Degrees Earned
- Ed.D., Educational Leadership, California State University, Fullerton
- M.S., Education/Administration, California State University, Fullerton
- B.A., English, University of California, Irvine
Biography
Dr. Gregory Merwin is Associate Superintendent, Education and Support Services, in the Capistrano Unified School District. Prior to working as Associate Superintendent, Dr. Merwin has served in the roles of Assistant Superintendent and Executive Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction, and principal at George White Elementary School in Capistrano Unified. Dr. Merwin also worked in the Magnolia School District, where he was the principal of Albert Schweitzer Elementary School and Robert M. Pyles Elementary School from 2007-2012. Dr. Merwin started his career in education in the Santa Ana Unified School District, where he worked as an elementary teacher, Reading First Literacy Coach, and assistant principal.
Dr. Merwin has taught both doctoral and masters and courses for Concordia University Irvine since 2014. In addition, he is also an instructor for the Orange County Department of Education and California State University, Fullerton. His research has focused on transformational leadership, school culture, effective pedagogy, and student achievement.
Education and Credentials
- B.A., English; M.S., Educational Leadership
During the course of my 28 years in education, I have served in a variety of roles: teacher, literacy coach, assistant principal, principal, executive director, and assistant superintendent. Currently, I am serving as Associate Superintendent, Education and Support Services for the Capistrano Unified School District where our department supports all teaching and learning, and the academic, behavior, social emotional, and health and safety needs of approximately 41,000 students PK-12 and Adult Transition Programs across 60 schools and alternative programs. In addition to my work with Capistrano Unified, I have served as an adjunct professor for Concordia for the past 10 years in the Masters of Education, Administrative Credential, and Ed.D. programs.
Courses Taught
- 701, 702, 703, 706, 707, 774, 775
Areas of Expertise
- Instructional Leadership and Strategies
- Educational Systems
- Educational Policy
- Special Education
- Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health
- Organizational Change
- School Culture
- Effective Pedagogy for English Learners