Kent McGuire

Kent McGuire is the Program Director of Education at the Hewlett Foundation. He leads the investments of our teaching and learning and open educational resources strategies, with a focus on helping all students succeed in college, work and civic life. Kent is a veteran of the national education movement for public education.

Previously, Kent was the President and CEO of the Southern Education Foundation, an organization committed to advancing public education in the American South, with a focus on equity & excellence. Prior to that, he served as the Dean of the College of Education at Temple University.

Kent earned his PhD in public administration from the University of Colorado, an MA from Columbia University Teacher’s College, and a BA in economics from the University of Michigan.