Dawn Pearce, Ph.D.

Project Director

Dawn Pearce, Ph.D.

Project Director

About Dawn Pearce, Ph.D.

Dawn Pearce is a project coordinator the K20 Center, providing leadership and coordination to ensure the GEAR UP for the FUTURE team meets its goals. Her work includes overseeing the day-to-day operations of the grant and supporting cohort schools as they implement GEAR UP programming. Getting to see the impact GEAR UP makes in schools’ work, the lives of teachers, students, and parents reinforce her passion for supporting a college and career-ready culture.

Skills & Expertise

Oklahoma State University
Ph.D., 2019
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Central Oklahoma
M.S., 2004
Instructional Media, Applied Technology
University of Central Oklahoma
B.S., 1992
Elementary Education, Kindergarten Endorsement

Program Affiliations