Dr. Marie Gardner

Director of Matanuska-Susitna College

Mat-Su College

8295 East College Drive Palmer, AK 99645

Website: matsu.alaska.edu/

Dr. Gardner has nearly 30 years of experience in higher education and more than 15 years of experience as a higher education leader, including specific expertise leading online and extension campuses. 

Most recently, she served as dean for the Ottawa and Online Campuses of Neosho County Community College in Ottawa, Kansas. Before taking on the dean role, she previously served as online campus coordinator and associate dean. She also served as a tenured faculty member at the college and previously as a high school teacher.