Our Founder
Mary Estelle Cochron, EdD, PMP
With a passion for intelligent collection and use of data, Dr. Cochron has aimed to expand educators’ understanding of assessment as a process that utilizes purposefully designed strategies and tools, including high-quality valid tests. She consistently aims to make data-related processes clear and concise throughout her career for data professionals, administrators, teachers, students, and parents alike. This passion led to the founding of Metimur LLC in 2022.
Dr. Cochron’s career in education began as a secondary teacher in 2005. Her emphasis on student-centered learning experiences made her a demonstration and master teacher. Taking a chance on a district-level assignment in the research, evaluation, and assessment department sparked her fascination with educational measurement. Her experience and expertise led to multiple district-level leadership positions in California and Oregon, then later Oregon Director of Assessment. In 2017, Dr. Cochron progressed into managing multiple statewide assessment programs with American Institutes for Research, now Cambium Assessment Inc.
Dr. Cochron lives in Fresno with her husband, two children, three dogs, and an unknown number of goldfish. When not working, you can find her joyfully cooking or in her studio creating something with paint, ink, fabric, or fiber.