Geoffrey Arnold Garner

TRIO Trainer (P5)

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I’m Geof Garner, and I grew up in Astoria, Oregon, and have lived in Portland since 1993 (with a few years traveling in Germany and Europe and studying in Eugene, Oregon, at the University of Oregon). I earned a master of arts in teaching from Lewis and Clark College. I have directed TRIO Talent Search and Upward Bound Programs for 18 years. All of our Target Schools are alternative high schools in Portland, Oregon. I grew up both first-generation and low-income in the small town of Astoria, where Goonies was filmed.

I’ve used my 25 years of teaching experience and directing educational programs to help
homeless and low-income/first-generation college students graduate with a bachelor’s degree and beyond. There’s nothing better as a profession than being part of a great team and working with resilient staff and students toward equity through higher education and lifelong learning. I wake up happy knowing my team and students are crushing their goals.