William H. Marinell

Senior Research Manager, Strategic Data Project, Center for Education Policy Research,

Harvard University

William H. Marinell is senior research manager with the Strategic Data Project in the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University. He was formerly a research associate at the Research Alliance for New York City Schools. He studies policies and programs related to recruiting, preparing, supporting, and evaluating public school teachers. His doctoral research focused on mid-career entrants to teaching—teachers who enter the profession after having worked in fields outside of education. He is also a former English teacher. Dr. Marinel holds an EdD in K–12 public education policy and an EdM in education jointly from the Harvard Graduate School of Education along with a BA in English language and literature from Amherst College.

updated 2024

Contributing topics

Educator workforce & effectiveness

Commentary by William H. Marinell