Vice President of Policy Center of Excellence at Everway, previously served as assistant secretary of education for special education and rehabilitative services (OSERS) from 2023 to 2025 under the Biden administration. Prior to her appointment, Glenna was the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education in the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in Washington and the Past-President of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE), and previously the State Director of Special Education for the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) for seven years after her career as a classroom teacher and administrator. She has over 25 years of public education experience teaching students with disabilities and adults, and 15 years of experience in state-level educational leadership with expertise in the improvement planning, management, and monitoring of public special education programs. Glenna has a B.S and an M.S in Special Education, a special education teacher and administrative license, endorsements as a Program Administrator, Principal, and Superintendent, and an M.B.A.
Glenna has a proven track record of implementing scalable initiatives, developing and implementing national and state education policies, managing multi-billion-dollar budgets, and improving education and employment outcomes for over 7 million individuals with disabilities. She has been recognized for exceptional leadership with awards from governors, national associations, and district and state leaders, and is dedicated to transforming education systems through collaborative partnerships, evidence-based practices, and a relentless focus on improving education and employment outcomes.