Lan Zhang is a master’s student in Applied Statistics at Teachers College, Columbia University. During undergraduate period, she has been exploring statistical methods in analyzing K-12 performance and related assessments. With previous experiences in data visualizations and machine learning, Lan obtained enthusiasm to understand and contribute to the combination of education and data analytics. As a statistics student, Lan is looking forward to further development of data scientific tools in promoting educational decisions, seeking for more possibilities in benefiting both students and educators.