Our Team
Linda Wurzbach, MEd
Senior Consultant, Employee Owner
Linda founded Resources for Learning (RFL) in 1998 to carry out her vision of schools that meet the needs of all students, especially those traditionally underserved by K-12 education.
Caryn Cavanagh, MS
Director of Professional Development and Curriculum, Employee Owner
In 2012, Caryn joined Resources for Learning where her primary responsibilities include leading curriculum and professional learning initiatives.
Amy Guadagnoli, BFA
Director of Creative Services
As Director of Creative Services at RFL, Amy specializes in graphic design, web development, interactive media design, and video production.
Judy Jennings, PhD
As Senior Consultant, Judy is responsible for design and implementation of evaluation projects, development of classroom assessments, survey design and analysis, quantitative data analyses, and report contribution.
Senior Consultant, Employee Owner
Lisa V. McCulley, PhD
Lisa’s responsibilities include managing multiple projects involving evaluation and data analysis, developing evaluation frameworks for complex initiatives, and analyzing and interpreting mixed- and multi-method results.
Director of Research, Evaluation, and Assessment, Employee Owner
Shelley Riedel, MS
Managing Director—Operations,
Employee Owner
Shelley Riedel is the managing director of operations for RFL, overseeing the implementation of efficient systems and processes to support the cooperative’s mission and growth. With extensive experience in operational management, project execution, and process optimization, Shelley specializes in streamlining workflows, enhancing organizational efficiency, and ensuring the quality of RFL's project deliverables.
Alison Reis-Khanna, MA
Managing Director—Business Development, Employee Owner
Alison Reis-Khanna is the managing director of business development for RFL, where she leads business development efforts to drive sustainable growth for the organization and maximize impact for our clients and partners. With 20 years of experience in fundraising, project management, and strategic partnerships, Alison specializes in securing funding, fostering collaborations, and implementing strategic initiatives that strengthen the cooperative’s mission.
Stephanie Ferguson, EdD
Stephanie has more than 30 years in public school administration and teaching with a focus on researching, monitoring, and analyzing local, regional, and state data to support informed decision-making and developing community partnerships that are focused on preparing students for postsecondary success. She joined Resources for Learning (RFL) in August 2023 where she is using her expertise to support CTE-related projects.
Career and Technical Education Project Manager
Gloria Stout, PhD
Research Scientist
Gloria joined Resources for Learning (RFL) part time in June 2024. She switched to full-time in September 2024. Her responsibilities include assisting diverse research projects, developing comprehensive evaluation frameworks, and conducting in-depth data analyses. Gloria's expertise encompasses program evaluation, mixed-methods research, and large-scale data analysis. Gloria is proficient in SPSS, R, Mplus, Stata, and Dedoose, with strong data visualization and problem-solving skills.
Amber Ham, MS
Career and Technical Education Specialist
Amber joined Resources for Learning (RFL) as a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Specialist in November 2024. Amber's leadership in CTE extends beyond the classroom, shaping district and statewide initiatives that bridge education and industry.