Roger Quarles: Member

Having served as an Idaho teacher, principal, superintendent, and ultimately chief deputy state superintendent, Roger has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing rural education and appreciates the fierce independence of Idaho and Idahoans alike. Prior to joining the JKAF as Executive Director in 2013, Roger was co-director of the Idaho Leads project at Boise State University’s Center for School Improvement and Policy Studies and served as an Assistant Professor in the Executive Educational Leadership Program. Roger remains active in the business community through his service on a variety of boards, including the Chairman of the Teach For America Regional Board. He is an avid outdoorsman and tennis player.