Posted August 19, 2009.
University of Oklahoma professor Gregg Garn has been named director of the OU’s K20 Center for Educational and Community Renewal, succeeding Mary John O’Hair, who recently left the university to take an appointment as dean of Education at the University of Kentucky.
With his new position, Garn also was named associate dean of School and Community Partnerships within OU’s College of Education. Garn is a Linda Clarke Anderson Presidential Professor.
In his new role, Garn plans to continue working closely with state level policymakers and professional associations to improve the quality of education in the state.
“The K20 Center already has a strong network of more than 500 schools throughout the state, with a goal of every student having 21st-century skills” said Garn. “My focus is to continue expanding the K-12 network, and enriching connections among schools, university researchers, industry partners and policymakers. By working together, we can create meaningful partnerships that improve education, benefitting students and our state.”
Garn is active in several national organizations, including the Politics of Education Association, the University Council for Educational Administration and the American Educational Research Association.
During his tenure at OU, Garn has served as associate dean of Professional Education and program coordinator of Educational Administration Curriculum and Supervision.
Garn received his bachelor's degree in history and education from the University of Northern Iowa. He received his master's degree in social and philosophical foundations of education, and his doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy studies, both from the Arizona State University.
For more information about the K20 Center at OU, please visit http://k20network.ou.edu.