Federico Ferrero is all about the Core 4

In Dallas ISD, the Core 4 tenets set the standard for how team members contribute to a culture of impact for students.  

Federico Ferrero, a program evaluator in the Evaluation and Assessment Department, works with program managers to provide data analysis that informs decision making across different programs in the district.  

His team said he exemplifies all four culture tenets—transforming students’ lives with focus, having an urgency for all, striving for the yes with flexibility, and making friendly, memorable moments. 

“Federico is always eager to support others and, when approached for assistance, goes above and beyond to ensure that issues are fully resolved rather than simply addressed at a surface level,” said colleague Joohee Grace Kim. “His willingness to invest extra time and effort reflects a genuine dedication to team success and equitable outcomes. Ferrero engages with colleagues in a manner that is consistently kind, respectful, and positive, demonstrating a sincere effort to understand their needs and respond without bias.” 

Ferrero’s work includes evaluating programs across family and community engagement, credit recovery and acceleration, and tutoring. 

“In terms of impact, what we do helps students because we can provide answers from data to better programs,” Ferrero said. “We add value because we have the time to think on and explore the data in a way that program managers can effectively implement for their students.” 

 By supporting his team with the department’s program management software such as Qualtrics, Ferrero demonstrates both focus and collaboration. This day-to-day work contributes to the district’s goal of transforming students’ lives. 

 “I enjoy working at Dallas ISD,” Ferrero said. “Even from the beginning of my career, I have had a commitment to education. I am from Argentina and have worked in educational development throughout my career. Dallas ISD is a great place where people come from different backgrounds. Our team always works together to provide the best answers to questions for teachers, principals, and programs managers.”  

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