Gary F. Puhl III, Ed.d.

Gary F. Puhl III, Ed.D. has a diverse range of work experience in the field of education. Gary F. is currently serving as the Director of Special Education at Wayne RESA since July 2023. Additionally, they are an Adjunct Faculty at Central Michigan University since March 2023.

Prior to their current roles, they worked for Detroit Public Schools Community District from September 2019 to July 2023. During this period, they held the positions of ESE Lead Administrator - High Schools/CTC from July 2021 to July 2023, and Operations Project Manager from September 2019 to July 2021.

From August 2017 to September 2019, they worked as the Director of Special Education at Manchester Community Schools.

Earlier in their career, from August 2015 to August 2017, they served as a Special Education Teacher at Dexter Community Schools, and from March 2014 to July 2015, they worked as a Data Coach at Education Achievement Authority (EAA) of Michigan.

Furthermore, from August 2012 to August 2014, they worked as a Special Education Teacher at Education Achievement Authority of Michigan.

Lastly, from September 2010 to June 2012, they worked as a Substitute Teacher at Aesop.

Gary F. Puhl III, Ed.D. has a Doctor of Education - EdD degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Central Michigan University, which they obtained from 2018 to 2022. Prior to this, they earned a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Educational Leadership with a focus on Special Education Administration from Grand Valley State University between 2013 and 2015. Their undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where they received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Elementary Education and Teaching/Special Education from 2007 to 2012.

In terms of certifications, Gary holds a Michigan Teaching Certificate obtained from the State of Michigan in June 2023. Gary F. also possesses a Michigan Administration Certificate; however, details regarding the institution and the specific month and year of obtaining the certificate are not provided.