James Gowdy Ed.d.

James Gowdy, Ed.D. has worked in various roles within the education sector. Their most recent position is as the Director of Athletics & Support Services at Queen Creek Unified School District, where they started in July 2022. Prior to this, they served as an Assistant Principal at Mesa Public Schools for 13 years, from July 2009 to June 2022. James also worked as an Adjunct Professor at Maricopa Community Colleges from 2016 to 2020. Before that, they were the Principal and Math Teacher at Gila Bend High School from 2006 to 2009. James also held the role of Grants Coordinator at Stanfield Elementary School District in 2005 and worked as a Math Teacher at Cartwright School District from 2003 to 2006.

James Gowdy, Ed.D. completed their educational journey by earning a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in Teaching & Learning from Argosy University in 2015. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix in 2006. In 2003, James Gowdy achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mathematics from Adelphi University. James completed their high school education at The Stony Brook School in 1999.