Shelley Riedel, MS

Shelley Riedel, MS
Director of Strategy and Systems

Shelley is currently the project manager for the Texas ACE Quality Assurance Process (QAP) team. She specializes in the development and implementation of large-scale assessment systems and instruments; data management, analysis, and interpretation; and reporting solutions. In addition, Shelley’s 10+ years of experience as a STEM educator, teacher leader, and campus administrator informs how she creates and facilitates high-impact professional learning for staff at all levels and develops evidence-based resources and curricula to support desired student outcomes. Shelley has expertise in instructional design, problem-based learning, design thinking, and solution-based innovation. 

Prior to joining Resources for Learning (RFL) in 2016, Shelley served as co-chair of the Science and Technology Department at Windward School in Los Angeles where she worked to bridge real-world applications and academic studies through collaboration with visual art, mathematics, and computer science faculty. Shelley led interdisciplinary teams in developing a variety of courses, including field research and environmental action, forensic science, and engineering innovation. Shelley also developed and facilitated several professional learning opportunities for regional educators in data-driven and student-centered approaches to STEM education.

Shelley earned both a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in cellular and molecular biology from the University of Texas at Austin. Her master’s research focused on prevention strategies targeted at nonmelanoma skin cancers. Additionally, Shelley is a graduate of the UTeach program, an innovative STEM teacher preparation program whose goal is to train highly qualified mathematics, science, and computer science educators. Shelley also holds a current Texas secondary composite science teaching credential.