Professor of Professional Teacher Preparation (PTP)
Office Location:
SOE 208M
ABOUT
Dr. Dean Olah is a professor of education in the School of Education at the University of Guam, where he prepares and mentors teacher candidates and develops Moodle-based instructional materials and AI integration strategies for undergraduate and graduate programs. A former elementary school principal, Dr. Olah draws on extensive K–12 teaching experience, including degrees in music education and school administration and a doctorate in technology education from North Carolina State University’s College of Engineering and Design. To support his focus on educational technology, he holds numerous industry credentials, including Google, Microsoft, and Apple Certified Educator statuses, as well as MCSE and MCT certifications. He has also served as a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and as a research fellow with Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), extending his work into national and international arts and education policy.
INTERESTS
In his spare time, Dr. Olah enjoys playing the trombone. He has performed professionally with numerous classical, theatrical, and jazz ensembles in Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, and internationally in Europe and the Middle East. He and his wife, Molly (an educator and professional violinist), enjoy traveling and outdoor activities such as scuba diving, hiking, and tennis.
CREDENTIALS
- B.A., M.A., Music Education, The University of Toledo (Ohio)
- MSA, Campbell University (N.C.)
- Ed.D., Technology Education, North Carolina State University
