DOWNINGTOWN, PA — In a remarkable testament to their dedication and expertise in the field of data management, Rebecca Daugherty and Kendra Shockley, data engineers at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), were celebrated as finalists for the prestigious 2024 Data Quality Network (DQN) Data Governance Award of Excellence. The ceremony, held on March 12, 2024, saw Daugherty taking home the top honor, a recognition of her exceptional contributions to data governance in education.
The award, presented by Kayla Lowrie of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Office of Data Quality, is designed to spotlight individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment, and innovation in ensuring data integrity within their organizations or on a broader scale. This year’s ceremony highlighted the critical role of data governance in enhancing educational outcomes and operational efficiency.
Daugherty was nominated by the Franklin Regional School District for her collaborative spirit and profound expertise, which have significantly improved the district’s data reporting quality and timeliness. Her achievement underscores the importance of robust data management practices in supporting educational institutions.
Expressing her gratitude, Daugherty shared, “Winning this award is not just a personal achievement but a testament to the hard work and commitment of our entire team. I am thrilled to have been nominated…and this experience reaffirms the importance of our work.”
Shockley, whose nomination came from the PA STEAM Academy Charter School, has been recognized for her unwavering dedication to the quality of educational data. Her selection as a finalist alongside Daugherty illustrates the CCIU Data Governance team’s collective commitment to driving positive change in data governance across Pennsylvania.
“I’m honored to be nominated and selected as a finalist for the 2024 Data Governance Award of Excellence,” said Shockley. “Sharing this acknowledgment with my colleague, Rebecca, shows our dedication to serving LEAs and driving positive change in data governance.”
The CCIU Director of External Technology, Bryan Ruzenski, praised both Daugherty and Shockley for setting a standard for excellence in data management. Their work has not only benefited the local education agencies (LEAs) they serve but also established them as leading professionals in Pennsylvania’s data quality field.
“The CCIU Data Governance team has been doing amazing work for school organizations across Pennsylvania for several years,” Ruzenski said. “They are recognized statewide as being the best Pennsylvania Information System (PIMS), Child Accounting, and Data Quality professionals in the field.”
The recognition of Daugherty and Shockley at the DQN Data Governance Award of Excellence highlights the critical role that data integrity plays in the educational sector. As schools and districts increasingly rely on data to make informed decisions, the work of dedicated professionals like Daugherty and Shockley becomes indispensable. Their achievements not only celebrate individual excellence but also highlight the collective effort required to uphold standards of data governance that benefit students and educators across the Commonwealth.
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