Research and Accountability
The Office of Research and Accountability encompasses many areas: Data Integration and Analysis, EVAAS, PowerSchool, Research, Assessments, and Surveys. Our team members are listed below. Please refer to the pages for each area and the Research and Accountability News page for updates on important dates and deadlines.
Dr. Al Royster
Executive Director for Research and Accountability
Email- Albert_Royster@dpsnc.net
Phone- 919.560.2027 ext. 21212
Alemayehu Bahta
Data and Reporting Coordinator - Data Team
Email - alemayehu_bahta@dpsnc.net
Phone - 919.560.0000 ex. 21919
Martha Hernandez-Aparicio
Testing Technician - Testing Team
Email - martha_hernandez-apa@dpsnc.net
Phone - 919.560.2883 ext. 29659
Nathan Hester
Director of Assessments and Accountability - Testing Team
Email - nathan_hester@dpsnc.net
Phone - 919.560-2668 ext. 29657
Meredith Mooney
Administrative Assistant
Email - Meredith_Mooney@dpsnc.net
Phone - 919.560.2027 ext.21027
Nelson Surles
Director of Data and Accountability - Data Team
Email - david_surles@dpsnc.net
Phone - 919.560.2000 ext. 21617
Priscilla Thompson
Student Information System Coordinator - PowerSchool Team
Email - priscilla_thompson@dpsnc.net
Phone - 919.560.3621 ext. 21988
Shanita Graves
PowerSchool District Support Analyst - PowerSchool Team
Email - Shanita_Graves@dpsnc.net
Phone - 919.560.2000 ext. 21058
Aimee Toney
PowerSchool School Support Analyst - PowerSchool Team
Email - aimee_toney@dpsnc.net
Phone - 919.560.2000 ext. 21621
Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas
Testing and Accountability Specialist - Testing Team
Email - michelle_tuck-thomas@dpsnc.net
Phone - 919.560.2000 ext. 29655
Mina Forte
Data and Reporting Specialist - Data Team
Email - mina_forte@dpsnc.net
Phone - 919.560.2000 ext. 29653