Barry Gardner leads Policy Analytics’ School Services practice and is a recognized leader in Indiana school finance. He previously served for eight years as a school business official, most recently as Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations for the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township.
Throughout his career, Barry has helped school districts maximize resources through innovative financial strategies, creating additional financial capacity, reducing tax burdens, and improving long-term fiscal sustainability.
An active leader in the Indiana Association of School Business Officials (IASBO), Barry has served on several committees and as Region 8 Director. His contributions have earned him recognition as the IASBO Region 8 School Business Official of the Year and Indianapolis Business Journal CFO of the Year.
Barry holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Marian University, an Education Specialist degree from Ball State University, and a Certificate in Education Finance from Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership at Indiana University Bloomington.