Dr. Timothy Godfrey has over 28 years of experience in education, with 15 years in administrative roles. His career has included positions as a special education teacher, college professor, athletic director, elementary and high school principal, and superintendent. Additionally, he is an adjunct professor at Minot State University and an Army Combat Veteran, having served in Desert Storm.

Dr. Godfrey holds a bachelor's degree in social science from the University of Colorado-Pueblo and a master's degree in special education from Florida State University. He earned his K-12 principal certification from the University of Alaska-Anchorage, and in 2019, he completed his doctorate in educational leadership from the University of North Dakota. His dissertation, “North Dakota Principals' Perceptions of Innovative Education Implementation Levels and Predictors”, explores building administrators' understanding and perceptions of innovative education implementation in their schools.

Dr. Godfrey is passionate about preparing students for success in their future endeavors, focusing on innovative education, particularly project-based learning. His commitment to providing opportunities for students to reach their post-school goals drives his work.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Godfrey is married to Jacquelyn, and together they have six children—Jeremy, Jay, Jeff, Jennifer, David, and Thomas—and eight grandchildren: Braeyn, Boden, Paxton, Callen, Banks, Cooper, John, and Bailey. His personal interests include educational research, travel, camping, hunting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. He takes great pride in being part of the LPA family and the Raider Nation community.