Timothy Gilson

Timothy Gilson, EdD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) and serves as the Coordinator of the International Teacher Leader Program. His work focuses on principal preparation, education law, and supporting at-risk youth and students on the fringe.

• B.A. (1986), University of Northern Iowa
• M.Ed. (1992), Northwest Missouri State University
• Ed.D. (2006), University of Northern Iowa

Dr. Gilson’s research spans educational leadership, school consolidation, and international education. He has contributed to journals such as Action in Teacher Education and JASCD Express. His strengths include Achiever, Competition, Consistency, Discipline, and Significance, which inform his approach to professional development and teaching.