Christopher R. Gareis, Ed.D.
Dr. Gareis teaches courses in the Educational Policy, Planning, &
Leadership area of the School of Education. Specifically he teaches
Instructional Leadership: Administering Educational Programs,
Instructional Leadership: Assessment & Evaluation, Theories of
Curriculum Development & Evaluation, and Advanced Instructional
Strategies. Dr. Gareis also teaches Assessment of Learning for the
Curriculum and Instruction area.
- Doctor of Education, Educational Administration, The College of William & Mary
- Educational Specialist, Educational Administration, The College of William & Mary
- Master of Arts in Education, English Education, The College of William & Mary
- Bachelor of Arts, English and East Asian Studies, Washington & Lee University
Research Interests
Classroom-based assessment practices, Instructional leadership, Novice teacher mentoring, Teacher preparation
Major Accomplishments
Dr Gareis is a former middle school principal and assistant principal, a former English teacher at the high school and middle school levels, a co-author of Teacher-made Assessments: How to Connect Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Learning, Director of the William & Mary Clinical Faculty Program, Associate Professor of Educational Policy, Planning, & Leadership
Why did you come to William and Mary?
I came to William & Mary because I wanted to work in an institution that sought to balance serious academic experiences for students and rigorous expectations for the scholarly productivity of faculty with authentic engagement in and service to the educational field.
What do you like best about William and Mary?
Similar to Goldilocks, I like that William & Mary is not too big and not too small...but just right in size. I like that the faculty know, care about, and genuinely want to engage with their students. I like that the students are serious...serious about their studies, serious about their potential for constructive impact beyond William & Mary, and serious about the need to maintain a balanced perspective along the way.
Why should prospective students come to William and Mary?
If you invest yourself in your studies, William & Mary will assuredly be a deciding factor in getting yourself to where you want to be in your chosen profession and career. It's the kind of place where good ideas can grow and ripen into transformative ideas and practices. Old campus is a sight to see.
What makes our programs exceptional?
The faculty are on the ball. They stay current; many are leaders in their respective fields; and they have a wholesome discontent with the status quo. The students are focused. They are serious in their pursuit of new knowledge and skills; they work hard; and they genuinely support each other. The big aim is impact: impact on scholarly knowledge of a given discipline; impact on educational institutions and systems; and impact on the learning and well-being of children, adults, families, and communities.
