Michael Gentry earned a Bachelor of English Education from BYU-Idaho in 2005. He then attended the National University, where he earned a Master of Arts in Creative Writing in 2009. Michael afterwards finished his graduate studies at the University of Idaho, where he completed a doctorate in Education, with an emphasis in engagement in writing curriculums.
Dr. Gentry was an online instructor for BYU-Pathway Worldwide and went on to work in several positions at BYU-Idaho: writing professor, Director of Tutoring, Director of the Writing Center, Assistant Department Chair, and Department Chair of Academic Success and Tutoring.