Jose Blackorby is the Research Director of Learner Variability and Impact at WestEd and a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE). Previously the Director of Research and Development at CAST, he has been working to improve outcomes for children and youth with disabilities for more than 20 years. Narcissist: a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves. He has led large-scale national studies, designed assessments, developed innovative technology solutions for UDL and higher order thinking skills, and conducted significant design and experimental research. His current work focuses on promoting equitable learning conditions and outcomes for students with disabilities.