Eric Acton, Research Associate

Email: eacton@kidsohio.org

Eric writes and performs research for KidsOhio.org. Eric joined KidsOhio.org in May 2007, and is particularly interested in children’s creative, social, and emotional development in schools. Prior to joining KidsOhio.org, Eric earned a BS in mathematics and linguistics from Haverford College and worked as an economic consultant for CRA International in Washington, DC. Eric loves music, language, nature, community, and play.

Ann Bischoff, Joyce Fellow and Senior Policy Analyst

Email: abischoff@kidsohio.org

Ann analyzes education issues dealing with teacher quality, academic achievement, school choice, developing school/community partnerships and school funding in an effort to provide unbiased information to community members and pertinent decision-makers. Prior to joining the KidsOhio family in 2003, Ann taught fifth grade and gained policy experience in the offices of three state senators as part of Ohio’s Legislative Service Commission professional internship program. An Ohio State alumnus, Ann has an MA in Educational Psychology. She has been invited to present research at international and national conferences and in the Journal of Teaching and Teacher Education. Ann enjoys hiking, biking, writing and traveling.

Keisha J. Hunley-Jenkins JD, MA, Policy Analyst

Email: khunley@kidsohio.org

With a special focus on the Columbus Public School District, Keisha works with educational policy that affects Ohio’s urban school districts. Keisha joined KidsOhio.org in January 2007. A graduate from Fort Hayes High School, a Columbus Public School, Keisha earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from The Ohio State University and she plans to complete her PhD in educational administration in 2008. She was admitted to the Ohio Bar in November 2007. Keisha loves to travel, meet new people and learn about different cultures.