Darrell Hooker

Darrell Hooker, Jr., PhD, currently serves as an Evaluator at Western Governors University in the Teachers College, focusing on assessing student performance assessments for competency-based mastery since September 2022. In addition, Darrell is an Adjunct Faculty member at Idaho State University, designing and teaching a doctoral-level course in Higher Education Finance since January 2023. Prior experience includes roles as Assistant Principal and Dean of Instruction at KIPP Texas Public Schools, as well as an Adjunct Instructor at Houston Community College, where curriculum development and teaching were central responsibilities. Early career experiences involved teaching social studies at YES Prep Public Schools, Houston I, and Galena Park ISD, alongside research and teaching assistant roles at the University of Houston. Darrell holds a PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Administration, and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from the University of Houston and Lamar University.