The field of learning analytics attracts professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Our cohorts’ diverse range of employers and job titles reflects this, as well.
Students come from fields including K-12 teaching, corporate training, educational technology, and higher education administration. Many students have already acquired a graduate degree (or two), whereas others enter the program straight from completing their undergraduate degree.
Regardless of where they come from and how they plan to use the degree, they share this goal:
Make a positive impact on learning and education using data analytics.
Student Ambassador Program
Interested in hearing about the Learning Analytics program from a student’s perspective?
Let us connect you with one of our Student Ambassadors. Email program director Julia Rutledge for more information.
Class of 2028
We are proud to present the 2026 cohort, rich in diverse professional experiences and personal interests. Meet the newest graduate students in the Department of Educational Psychology:
Sandra Basile
Credentials: Dual MA in Curriculum and Instruction and Early Childhood Special Education & MA in Library and Information Studies
Lindsey Braatz
Credentials: BS in Education
Position title: 4K Teacher at Wisconsin Heights Elementary School
Melia Conners
Credentials: BS in Applied Statistics
Position title: Special Projects Coordinator - Center for Academic Innovation, Schoolcraft College
Kailey Corey
Credentials: BA in Linguistics
Position title: Digital Learning Specialist at Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy
Francisco Diaz
Credentials: MA in Teaching
Position title: Senior Literacy Coach/Testing Coordinator at Catch Up
Michael Geinopolos
Credentials: BS in Mathematics
Position title: High School Mathematics Teacher, The Lincoln Academy
William Gretzula, EdD
Credentials: EdD in Educational Leadership, MA in Educational Administration
Position title: Assistant Principal at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School
Emma Grindle
Credentials: BA in Spanish & Psychology
Position title: Research Specialist at UW-Madison
Jianting He
Credentials: BS in Materials Science and Engineering
Position title: Architect at Baker Tilly
Reegan Homburg
Credentials: BS in Science, Technology, and Society
Position title: Director of Technology & Data at Adelante Schools
Lorenzo Jennings
Credentials: BS in Secondary Teaching in Mathematics and Statistics
Position title: Mathematics Teacher at Lake Forest Academy; Data Specialist at Avela
Lauren Kainrath
Credentials: BA in Interactive Convergent Media
Position title: Student Communications Specialist at UW-Madison's School of Education
Youjin Kim
Credentials: BA in Sociology
Position title: Education Policy Researcher at World Without Worries About Shadow Education (NGO)
Ayla Larson
Credentials: BA in Communication Arts – Radio, TV, Film
Position title: Graduate Student at UW-Madison
Cara Porter
Credentials: BA in Early Childhood & Childhood Education
Position title: Third Grade Teacher
Ananya Sai Somana
Credentials: BA in English & Comparative Literature and Political Science
Position title: Private Tutor
Mehar Virdi
Credentials: BA in Politics and French
Position title: Content Analyst, K-12 Research at Hanover Research
Anna Wiggins
Credentials: BS in Middle School Math Education
Position title: Math Teacher at Southside Christian School
Class of 2027
Meet students in the 2nd year of the Learning Analytics program, and soon-to-be future grads from the Department of Educational Psychology:
Sylvia Gonzalez
Credentials: BS in Computer Science
Position title: Certified Academic Language Therapist
Lin Li
Credentials: MA in Museology
Position title: Event Planner at Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Annika Lipski
Credentials: BS in Social Studies Education
Position title: High School Social Studies Teacher
Program Alumni
Class of 2025
Class of 2024
Class of 2023
Conner Krattiger
Position title: Child Life Specialist at HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital. Springfield, IL.
Diana McFarland
Position title: Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis PhD Student, Sun Prairie Area School District School Board Member
Jay Winston
Position title: Founder and Managing Principal - J. Winston Coaching & Consulting; Leadership Development Specialist - City of Madison
