Stephen joined the Georgia Department of Education in June of 2003 after teaching high school science for 13 years. Stephen supervised the revision and implementation of Georgia’s new science curriculum. The Georgia Performance Standards have taken Georgia in a new direction in education with an emphasis in conceptual learning and inquiry. He has served in the position of Director of the Division of Academic Standards where he supervised the implementation of all content areas’ new curriculum. He now serves as the Interim Associate State Superintendent for Assessment and Accountability where he supervises the development and operation of all state testing and Adequate Yearly Progress determinations.