Before becoming the Director of Educational Programs for the Catholic schools of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, Dr. Snyder served as a teacher at and the principal of St. Joseph School in Santa Ana, California. In his current role as the diocese’s Associate Superintendent of Educational Programs, Dr. Snyder is dedicated to using data-driven strategies to support principals and teachers in creating inclusive learning environments that cater to all students. Notably, he led the successful implementation of a Tier 2 reading intervention across 16 of the diocese’s schools, significantly enhancing literacy outcomes and ensuring that each student receives the targeted support (s)he needs. Dr. Snyder holds a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and a doctoral degree from California State University at Fullerton.