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