Galen received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.  He also received his Master's degree in Elementary Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Galen has 35 years in education including:

• Teaching 5th and 6th grades in the public sector.
• Serving as an elementary principal in the public sector.
• Serving as Executive Administrator of a private school.
• Part-time adjunct instructor and student teacher supervisor for William Jewell College.

Galen is currently working proudly with the Education Funding Group.