Connie M. Moss, EdD, is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership in the School of Education at Duquesne University. Dr. Moss serves as the Director of the EdD in Educational Leadership program at Duquesne University, teaching courses and seminars at the doctoral level. She partners with school districts, state departments of education, universities, colleges, educational associations, and organizations to advance evidence-based improvement and professional learning. Prior to joining the Duquesne faculty, she spent 25 years as a K-12 public school educator. Dr. Moss has received numerous awards for her teaching, including the Duquesne University Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching. Her research engages educators at the nexus of classroom assessment, educational leadership, evidence-based decision making, and social justice.