W. David Tilly III, Ph.D.
Deputy Director, Iowa Department of Education
W. David Tilly is the Deputy Director at the Iowa Department of Education. He worked previously as an administrator at Heartland Area Education Agency in central Iowa. Prior to joining Heartland AEA, Dr. Tilly was a consultant for assessment, research and innovation at the Iowa Department of Education. David is a school psychologist by training. He has worked as a practicing psychologist, a University trainer at Iowa State University, a state department of education consultant and an administrator. He works regularly with states, school districts, federal offices and national organizations on improving educational results for all children. He is also the author or coauthor of 40 published journal articles, book chapters or books, mostly focused on education innovation, systems change and improving educational results.
W. David Tilly is the Deputy Director at the Iowa Department of Education. He worked previously as an administrator at Heartland Area Education Agency in central Iowa. Prior to joining Heartland AEA, Dr. Tilly was a consultant for assessment, research and innovation at the Iowa Department of Education. David is a school psychologist by training. He has worked as a practicing psychologist, a University trainer at Iowa State University, a state department of education consultant and an administrator. He works regularly with states, school districts, federal offices and national organizations on improving educational results for all children. He is also the author or coauthor of 40 published journal articles, book chapters or books, mostly focused on education innovation, systems change and improving educational results.