Oliver Grenham

Oliver Grenham

Oliver Grenham, EdD, is a visionary educational leader dedicated to helping individuals reach their full potential. With extensive experience in leadership empowerment, effective systems design, transformative school turnaround, and continuous improvement practices, he brings a wealth of expertise to his work. As the chief architect of a pioneering personalized, competency-based preK–12 system, Dr. Grenham transformed educational structures and practices at Westminster Public Schools in Colorado, creating a learner-centered environment where students advance at a purpose-driven pace based on demonstrated performance.

Widely recognized for his work in competency-based education, he has shared insights on its challenges and successes at prominent conferences, symposia, and seminars, advocating for educational systems that better prepare students for a dynamic and diverse future.

In July 2023, Dr. Grenham received the Colbert Cushing Award, presented by the Colorado Association of School Executives, which honors individuals for outstanding professional contributions and exceptional service to the field of education. He was also named one of the Top 100 Visionaries in Education by the Global Forum for Education and Learning in June 2021, an internationally recognized organization uniting educators, innovators, and thought leaders to address complex educational challenges worldwide.

Dr. Grenham earned his bachelor of science degree and higher diploma in education from the University of Galway, Ireland. He also holds a specialist degree in educational leadership and administration and a master’s degree in instructional technology from the University of Colorado Denver, as well as a doctorate in educational leadership from NOVA Southeastern University, Florida.

To learn more about Dr. Grenham’s work, visit www.linkedin.com/in/drolivergrenham.