Summer Seminars

Angela Dills

Economics, Mercer University
Angela Dills’ research focuses on the economics of education, including public school choice, accountability, peer effects, and college quality. She also examines US trends in crime rates as well as alcohol prohibition. Her thesis was on “Intended and Unintended Consequences of Policies: Test Scores and House Values, Peer Effects, and Alcohol Prohibition.” »»

Stephen Davies

IHS Program Officer & IEA Education Director, Institute for Humane Studies & Institute of Economic Affairs
Steve Davies is program officer at the Institute for Humane Studies. He joined IHS from the United Kingdom where he was Senior Lecturer in the Department of History and Economic History at Manchester Metropolitan University. Dr. Davies co-edited, with Nigel Ashford, The Dictionary of Conservative and Libertarian Thought and wrote several entries for The Encyclopedia of Libertarianism, edited by Ronald Hamowy, including the introduction. He is the author of Empiricism and History and several articles and essays on topics including the private provision of public goods and the history of crime and criminal justice. He recently completed a book on the history of the world since 1250 and the origins of modernity. »»

Clark Neily

Law, Institute for Justice
Clark is the leader of the Institute’s school choice team. Besides representing parents and children in defense of Florida’s Opportunity Scholarship Program and school choice programs in Arizona, Milwaukee, and elsewhere, he has made numerous public appearances and participated in many debates in support of school choice. »»

Angus McBeath

Superintendent Emeritus, Focus on Results
Angus provides specialized executive coaching and leadership development to superintendents, cabinet members and other district leaders working to improve district-wide student results. As superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools, Mr. McBeath led the ongoing effort of Edmonton Public Schools to improve student achievement. Under his leadership, the district implemented a multi-year program called, Focus on Supporting Teaching and Learning. As part of the initiative, the district enhanced opportunities for collaboration among staff, facilitated the use of research-based best practices in the classroom, and involved stakeholders in supporting the crucial work of teaching and learning. Mr. McBeath also introduced a number of targets for improving both high school completion rates and the achievement of students in Grades 1 to 12. »»

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