Susan Ogletree

Susan Ogletree is the Director of the Educational Research Bureau within the College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) at Georgia State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies with a focus on Research, Measurement, and Statistics from Georgia State University, alongside prior degrees from West Georgia College. Her career includes 20 years as a K-12 school principal, overseeing pre-kindergarten and state-funded programs.

• Bachelor of Music Ed. – West Georgia College
• Masters of Elementary Education – West Georgia College
• Specialist in Educational Leadership – West Georgia College
• Masters of Professional Counseling – Georgia State University
• Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies – Georgia State University

Her research focuses on Professional Development Schools (PDS), their impact on urban academic achievement, and international partnerships. She leads grant initiatives totaling $17 million, including the Network for Enhancing Teacher Quality (NET-Q) grant collaboration with metro Atlanta and South Georgia school systems. Ongoing work includes PDS development in South Africa with Durban University of Technology.

Her publications emphasize collaboration frameworks in education and PDS effectiveness. Awards include the Dissertation of the Year Award in Educational Policy Studies (GSU).

• Current grants: NET-Q partnership ($17M external funding)
• International partnerships: South Africa PDS initiatives

Led the Educational Research Bureau, managing research teams and grant development. Active in program evaluation and policy implementation strategies.