GVSU CSO Staff Directory
Don Cooper
Email
coopedon@gvsu.edu
Title
Deputy Director for Charter Schools
Office Phone
616-331-2240
About
With more than 15 years of experience in education policy and charter schools, Don has a passion for helping schools achieve great results for kids. As Deputy Director, his work primarily focuses ensuring effective charter board governance, leading the CSO's communications team, and on initiatives that lead to more and better choices for parents. Don also serves on the board of directors of the Michigan Association of Public School Academies (2012-Present) and the Michigan History Foundation (2015-Present)
Degrees
- Master of Public Administration - Central Michigan University
- B.A. in Economics - Hillsdale College