Garrett was born and raised in the greater Baton Rouge region. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Education from Southeastern Louisiana, and his Ph.D. in Agriculture and Extension Education and Evaluation from LSU. His role within DOTD allows him to work on special projects while continuing the groundwork set from his research. As a lover of all things tech, he loves to share doses of information in the hopes of helping others in their personal or professional lives through his personal newsletter and YouTube channel. He also enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for roundabouts, playing golf, watching Supercross, volunteering at his church, and other nerdy goodness. He previously taught Computer Science in High School and is a published author.