Michael Bean Jr., Ph.D.

Director of Community and Engagement/Educational Leadership Program Chair

Concord University

Dr. Michael R. Bean Jr. serves as Director of Community and Engagement, Associate Professor of Education (tenured), and Program Coordinator for the Educational Leadership and Administration program at Concord University in Athens, West Virginia.

Beginning his academic journey as a student-athlete at Hampton University, Dr. Bean has dedicated his career to educational excellence and creating environments that foster optimal student achievement. At Concord, he established scholarship programs that increased funding by 35% annually and previously served as Assistant Provost (2018-2020), where he collaborated on strategic planning, curriculum development, and accreditation initiatives.

Before joining Concord in 2017, Dr. Bean held leadership positions as Principal and Dean at National Heritage Academies and Assistant Principal at George Washington Carver S.T.E.M. School, where he significantly improved student outcomes in urban settings.

Dr. Bean has help secure significant grant funding, including a $2.3 million Robert Noyce Grant for STEM education. He serves on multiple university committees and state-level educational advisory bodies including the West Virginia Principal’s Leadership Academy Advisory Council.

He earned his Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Higher Education from Capella University (2014), M.Ed. from Nova Southeastern University (2008), and B.S. in History from Hampton University (2006).