Education

Ph.D. Educational Psychology: Measurement, Statistics & Research Design; M.A. Education & Teaching, Towson University; B.S. Mathematics, Washington State University.

Teaching Certification & Background Check

California Teaching Credential (Math Secondary), Public Trust Background Investigation (Level High), CITI Human Subjects Research Certificate

Jenny Quynn did her undergraduate work at Washington State University and then joined the Peace Corps, teaching math in Mahalapye, Botswana. She completed her master’s degree in Education at Towson University while teaching for Baltimore City Public Schools. In Baltimore, Jennifer consulted for Johns Hopkins Center for Technology in Education (CTE) and Baltimore City Community College, training teachers in formative assessment, developing technology, curricula, and program improvement methods.     

Upon returning to the Pacific Northwest, Jenny worked for the Puget Sound Educational Service District, supervising and supporting student teachers to define their teaching practices and master assessment for learning. Jenny completed her doctorate in Educational Psychology with a focus on Measurement, Statistics, and Research Design at the University of Washington, teaching the Assessment course for the Teacher Education Program (TEP). She conducted research on STEM teaching and learning in Singapore and Seattle classrooms.

Dr. Quynn has served as the teaching, learning, and assessment specialist on a variety of research projects and education programs. She has worked for a variety of private and public sector organizations, including Nintendo of America, Pearson, Western Area Power Administration, University of California, University of San Francisco, and George Mason University. To everything she does, she applies her specialty in psychometric training to innovate and deliver new measurement tools that allow for better ways to teach, work, and learn. She has served as the evaluation expert on a variety of proposals and different organizations, including the Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good, Islandwood, and the National Geographic Society.

Jenny Quynn started Zoetic Evaluation years ago as a way to empower groups of all sizes to identify and realize their goals using research and measurement principles, innovation and collaboration, and evidence-based teaching methods.

Education

Indiana University - Bloomington, Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction, The University of Texas at Austin, B.A. Psychology

Teaching Certification

Lifetime Texas Teaching License in Elementary Education Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 6

Mary Murray Autry, PhD, is the Director of Program Operations for Zoetic Evaluation LLC. She brings extensive experience in public education systems, instructional program development, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale educational initiatives across California and beyond.

Dr. Autry’s professional background includes leadership and cross-functional roles with Educational Testing Service (ETS), Pearson, the California Department of Education, and higher education institutions. Throughout her career, she has supported statewide educational initiatives, educator preparation programs, curriculum development efforts, computer-based and performance-based educational programs, and cross-functional collaboration with state agencies and educational partners.

Her work is grounded in learner-centered engagement, culturally responsive practices, effective communication, and practical professional learning experiences that support diverse learners and communities. Dr. Autry is especially passionate about creating meaningful learning opportunities that empower individuals to build confidence, strengthen transferable skills, and take ownership of their ongoing personal and professional growth.

Norma Hardy

Executive Assistant & Human Resources Manager