Gregory Ecks

Gregory Ecks, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) College of Education. Concurrently, he serves as Director of Data Science for Colorado Springs School District 11, leading program and policy analysis to drive district-wide innovation. Dr. Ecks holds a PhD in Research, Foundations, and Policy from UCCS (2019), an MA in School Administration (2004), and a BA in History (1996), all from UCCS. His research focuses on student attendance, policy evaluation, and intervention strategies.

Education Background

• Bachelor's in History, UCCS (1996)
• Master's in School Administration, UCCS (2004)
• PhD in Research, Foundations, and Policy, UCCS (2019)

Research Interests: Combines data-driven approaches with educational policy analysis to improve student outcomes and institutional effectiveness. Specializes in evaluating intervention programs and attendance strategies in K-12 systems.

Professional Roles:

• Director of Data Science (District 11 since 2019)
• UCCS Lecturer (since 2019)

Awards: None explicitly listed.

Grants/Advising: No specific grants or student advising details provided, but contributes to educational innovation initiatives through his dual roles. Active in curriculum development for research methodologies courses.

Labs/Teams: Leads Data Science team at District 11, collaborating with educators and policymakers to implement analytical frameworks for systemic improvements.