John W. Granger, Ph.D.

EDUCATION

Ph. D., Educational Administration and Personnel, Miami University, 1989
Dissertation: Career-Bound and Place-Bound Superintendents:  Attitudes toward Involvement in the Collective Bargaining Process

M. Ed., Educational Administration and Supervision, Wright State University, 1983

B. S., Elementary Education, Wright State University, 1979

EXPERIENCE

Dr. Granger began his distinguished career in public education in 1979 as an elementary school teacher in Celina City Schools. In 1983, he became an elementary school principal in the Hardin-Houston School District. Dr. Granger would eventually serve as district superintendent of Ohio school district, including: Edgerton Local Schools (1989-1993), Williams County Schools (1993-1997), Anna Local Schools (1997-2006), and most recently in Anthony Wayne Schools (2006-2010). While serving as a Superintendent, Dr. Granger also served as an adjunct instructor in educational leadership programs at Miami University, Wright State University, Bowling Green State University, Tri-State University, and Defiance College. Dr. Granger has most recently served as Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Toledo.

COURSES TAUGHT

EDAS 7230: Personnel Administration in Education
EDAS 7250: Board of Education & Superintendent Relations
EDAS 7300: Leadership Practicum/Internship II
EDAS 7360: Educational Facilities Planning and Management

AWARDS and HONORS

Graduate of the Ohio School Leadership Institute, 2010
Award of Outstanding Achievement, Ohio House of Representative, 2010
Outstanding Alumni, Wright State University-Lake Campus, 2007