What is HB3?
HB3 stands for "HayBarBiBo," a tribute to the personal inspirations behind my work: my two dogs, Haylee and Barlow, and my supportive wife. Their influence reminds me of the importance of passion, loyalty, and support in all my endeavors.
Why HB3?
HB3 Consulting and Advisory was founded to provide targeted support to educational entities seeking to innovate and excel. Whether you're a school district aiming to make data-informed decisions, a charter school founder in need of curriculum support, a state education agency seeking a critical friend or background research, or a cultural institution striving for relevant programming, HB3 offers the expertise and personalized approach necessary for success. The education reform landscape is shifting as we speak, and I want to help those with innovative ideas succeed and lead this next phase of education policy.
Who is HB3?
I'm Matt Borek, an education professional with over 20 years of experience spanning teaching, policy analysis, research, and program leadership. My journey has taken me from classroom teaching to shaping education policy at the state level. Through HB3, I aim to leverage this diverse background to assist educational institutions in navigating the evolving landscape of education reform, ensuring they are well-equipped to lead and innovate.
HB3 Experience
Curriculum development, mapping, and alignment
Member of an international team who developed K-12 standards and benchmarks for American curriculum schools located overseas.
Designed and led multiple interdisciplinary projects in various schools settings.
Designed and taught original graduate-level coursework.
Compliance reporting in higher education to confirm programs aligned with teaching and content standards.
Designed two fellowship programs for teachers.
Program development and scaling in cultural institution.
Education Policy
Helped with the design of a new, performance-based professional-level licensing system. Explored the use of micro-credentials as a complement to existing licensing frameworks.
Have written and presented on: strengthening the educator pipeline; addressing teacher shortages; teacher retention; teacher leadership models.
Drafted multiple summary reports for State Board of Education and Commissions.
Produced policy briefs, memos, landscape analyses, and 50-state scans on numerous topics, including the use of entrance exams for teacher preparation programs, metrics used in statewide program approval processes, teacher career ladders and performance-based compensation structures, use of performance assessments in K12 and higher education, variations in implementation for Profile of a Graduate models. and Integrated arts / interdisciplinary curricular models.
Testified before state legislative body on education reform issues.
State-level content expert in educator evaluation systems.
Led state agency technical support sessions on modernizing accountability frameworks.
Strategic Planning
Developed higher education recruitment and communication plans.
Member / leader of various grants teams, with over $300M awarded; designed evaluation and implementation plans.
Led multiple 40+ member stakeholder convenings (identifying stakeholders, determining group membership, facilitating working sessions, producing materials, setting agendas, communication, reporting, etc.).
Have worked with multiple agencies and organizations on developing theory of change and using logic models.
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research Design and Analysis
Developed original observation protocols and provided calibration training for reviewers.
Developed interview and focus group protocol, and conducted hundreds of interviews and focus groups across multiple states.
Review and analysis of metrics for usage in accountability frameworks, licensure systems, and evaluation programs.
Professional Development
Approved all statewide professional development, and designed a new rubric for PD approval.
Designed and delivered original professional development in areas such as interdisciplinary planning, assessment development including the design of rubrics for performance assessments, arts advocacy and policy, and aligning programs with historic trends in education reform and policy.
Notable Achievements
Led the development of K-12 standards for American curriculum schools internationally.
Designed and implemented two fellowship programs aimed at teacher development.
Member and leader of teams who have secured over $300M in grant funding from federal, state, county, and foundation sources.
Led strategic planning sessions for state agencies and non-profits.
Designed large-scale evaluation systems, including statewide educator evaluation programs
Contributed to the creation of a performance-based professional licensing system for educators, a micro-credential based leadership development program in the private sector, and teacher leadership frameworks.
Education
Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction (concentration in education reform and policy), Boston College
M.Ed., Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation, Boston College
B.Music, Music Performance and Music Education (dual degree), Ithaca College
To learn more about how HB3 Consulting and Advisory can support your organization's educational initiatives, please Contact Me.