Ginny Birky
Professor
Master of Arts in Teaching Dept.
Telephone: 503-554-2854
E-mail: gbirky@georgefox.edu
Ginny has a PhD in Education from Oregon State University, a master’s degree from Ohio State University, and a bachelor’s degree from Goshen College (Indiana). She has spent the last 12 years teaching at George Fox University where she teaches both master’s and doctoral students, serves on a variety of doctoral and campus committees, and co-leads a partnership with a local school district. Previous to coming to George Fox, Ginny taught for 18 years at the secondary level in Jamaica, Ohio, Colorado, and Oregon, as well as three years at Oregon State University. Her research interests include high school reform, teacher leadership, and school-university partnerships.
Ginny grew up in the Indiana and is married to Karl, a civil engineer with a specialty in traffic engineering. Together they enjoy hiking high mountains and entertaining guests in their home. Ginny also enjoys working in flowerbeds and home decorating.
