Steve Myran

Steve Myran is a Professor at the Darden College of Education & Professional Studies, Old Dominion University. His expertise includes instructional leadership, formative assessment, and school-university collaboration. He holds a Ph.D. in Education from Virginia Commonwealth University (2003), M.Ed. from Lesley College (1989), and B.F.A. from College for Creative Studies (1986).

Myran has led over 30 grants totaling millions in funding, focusing on leadership preparation, mathematics education, and workforce development. Notable projects include the $801,970 'Generational Educators Network (GEN) Futures Program' and the $254,000 'Partnership for School Leadership Preparation.' His research emphasizes bridging theory and practice through university-school partnerships.

His publications explore leadership paradigms, formative assessment, and policy impacts. Recent works include rethinking post-secondary education models (2021) and equity frameworks in leadership (2025). Awards include the 2011 Darden College Collaborative Grant Award and 2009 FP3 Program recognition.

Myran’s work integrates practical leadership training with systemic educational challenges, emphasizing collaboration across institutions. He has advised multiple initiatives addressing teacher quality, student self-efficacy, and rural education equity.