June 2021

Tiffany McDole
Assistant Director, Education Commission of the States

As assistant director, Tiffany contributes to a variety of policy issues. She brings more than a decade of experience working to improve teaching and learning, including work at the Tennessee Department of Education and as an advisor to education leaders while at TNTP. Tiffany began her career as a fifth grade teacher and is passionate about ensuring all students have access to an excellent education.

Sarah Glover
Assistant Director, Education Commission of the States

As assistant director, Sarah leads policy staff and projects to meet Education Commission of the States’ mission and goals. Sarah brings more than 18 years of experience in the field of education, including as a National Board Certified teacher and in educational nonprofit leadership roles. Sarah is passionate about inspiring and supporting the growth and development of individuals, teams, organizations and communities to recognize their potential and achieve their vision.

Joel Moore
State Relations Strategist, Education Commission of the States

As state relations strategist, Joel is dedicated to building relationships with key state policymakers and stakeholders from across the political spectrum and supporting them in developing their education priorities. He is the liaison for Alaska, Connecticut, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and West Virginia. Prior to joining Education Commission of the States, Joel worked for more than 10 years in the nonpartisan bill drafting office of the Colorado General Assembly and served for nine legislative sessions as the amendment clerk in the Colorado House of Representatives. Joel has a bachelor’s degree in English and political science from the University of Mississippi, a master’s degree in fiction from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado Denver.