Chris provides leadership in the areas of assessment and evaluation to support school performance and accountability efforts and inform public policy. In his role he ensures that the Center has the information necessary to make data-informed decisions regarding academic school performance and contractual performance. In support of the Center’s partner schools, Dr. White ensures that schools are utilizing current best practices in academic assessment. He is also responsible for ensuring the Center is well positioned to advance using data to inform authorizing practices and to target resources to more effectively determine and improve the performance of schools authorized by CMU. Prior to joining the Center, he was the associate director of the Ferris State University Charter Schools Office. In his more than 20 years in education, Chris has served in many roles, including middle school teacher, special education coordinator, finance director, school principal, and assistant superintendent. His time in education also includes eight years serving as the principal and superintendent of a charter public school. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Northern Michigan University, a master’s degree in education from Ferris State University, an Educational Specialist degree from Grand Valley State University, and a doctor of education degree in educational leadership from Central Michigan University. He is also a 2022 graduate of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers Leaders Program.