Background
Costrell, Robert Michael was born on April 10, 1950 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Louis and Esther (Klaiman) Costrell.
Costrell, Robert Michael was born on April 10, 1950 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Louis and Esther (Klaiman) Costrell.
Bachelor, University Michigan, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1978.
Assistant professor University Massachusetts, Amherst, 1978—1985, associate professor, 1985—1992, professor, 1992—2006. Professor education reform and economics, endowed chair education accountability University Arkansas, Fayetteville, since 2006. Visiting assistant professor University Toronto, 1982-1984.
Adjunct associate professor Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, 1986. Consultant panel on technical and employment National Academy of Sciences, Washington, 1986, joint economic committee United States Congress, 1987-1988. Visiting scholar Boston University, 1993-1994.
Director research and development Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration and Finance, 1999-2002, chief economist, 2003-2006. Education advisor Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, 2005-2006. Steering committee Economic Framework and Specifications, National Assessment of Educational Progress, 2001-2002, Massachusetts School Building Authority, 2005-2006.
President Brookline Committee for Quality Education, 1990-1995. Governor appointee Massachusetts Tax Alternatives Commission, 1997-1998. Advisory council on education statistics United States Department Education, 2001-2002.
Governor's designee Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission 2001-2003, member National Technology Advisory Council United States Department Education, 2008-2009. Member American Economic Association, American Education Finance Association, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Rochelle Myrna Ryman, December 17, 1983. Children: Sarah Anne, Benjamin David.