Shawn Daley, PhD

Shawn Daley serves as dean of the College of Education at George Fox University, where he leads initiatives in teacher preparation, educational leadership, and innovative partnerships with K–12 schools. He also oversees the university’s Early College Project and Strategic Educational Services team through his ongoing service as the vice president of strategic initiatives. Prior to this role, he was George Fox’s chief strategy and business development officer, where he directed strategic planning and market research and facilitated the growth of external partnerships.

An educator and administrator for more than 25 years, Daley has served as executive vice president and chief innovation officer at Concordia University in Portland, and spent a decade as a high school teacher. He regularly consults with colleges, universities, and K–12 systems nationwide, guiding program development and technology integration.

His research has focused on history education, educational technologies, and expanding accessibility for students with disabilities. He has published and presented internationally on immersive technology, virtual assistants and robots in education, and preparing educators for emerging workforce needs. His work has earned him the Apple Distinguished Educator designation and the Christa McAuliffe Award from the National Council of the Social Studies. His current interests include rural educational opportunities and addressing the departure of young men from postsecondary education and teaching.

Daley holds a PhD in educational psychology and educational technology from Michigan State University, an MA in history from Portland State University, an MAT from George Fox University, and a BA in history from Loyola University Maryland. He is also a graduate of the Arizona State University Academy of Higher Education Innovation Leadership, the Council of Independent Colleges Executive Leader Academy, and the P3EDU Fellowship program.

He and his wife, Cadie, a Portland Public Schools teacher, live in North Portland, where they are active in their parish community and serve on several nonprofit boards. They enjoy time with their three children, their assortment of pets, and — when possible — trying to make it to a nearby baseball stadium to watch his beloved New York Mets.