Eisa Cox, Ed. D. Email & Phone Number

North Carolina, United States

Dr. Eisa Cox is a visionary and award-winning leader currently serving as the Superintendent of Ashe County Schools in North Carolina. Under her leadership, her schools have been awarded State and National awards. With an unwavering commitment to educational excellence for all children, Dr. Cox has dedicated her career to transforming the educational landscape and empowering students to reach their full potential. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• 2024 NCSSA Dr. Brad Sneeden Leadership Award recipient• 2024 Ashe County Middle School – National Schools to Watch• 2023 NCASCD Lighthouse School Award - Mountain View Elementary• 2023 Ashe County Schools ranked 8th of 115 NC School Districts• 2021 National Blue Ribbon School Award - Blue Ridge Elementary • Elected Chairman – Northwest Regional Educational Service Alliance (NWRESA) 2024-25• Elected Chairperson Appalachian State University Public School Partnership 2023-24; 2024-25• Appointed by the State Board of Education to the Board of Governors for NC Governor’s School• Awarded $52,000,000 in competitive NC Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund Grants • Built partnerships to benefit students – Back 2 School Blast, Book Donations, Student experiences• Facilitated a community-designed Strategic Plan – achieving results: Decreased dropouts by 30%; Increased student credentials earned by 154%; Graduation rate increased from 84% to 88.84%; Increased in parent communication, student academic growth, and student engagement• North Carolina School Superintendents Association/John M. Belk Endowment Collaborative• Created K-6 STEM Innovator to build 40 community partnerships and coding and robotics programs• Successfully gained approval and revitalized the $96 Million middle school building project• Partnered with ApSeed to provide 800 families with free books, touchpads & early learning materials• Successfully negotiated an average of 21% salary increase for all classified staff

Salisbury, Nc

Educational Action Research I and II“Preparing Teachers as Reflective Practitioners”. Individualized research, implementation and capstone development advisement for graduate students in Catawba’s S.T.E.M. Master of Education Degree program. EDU 3008 Integrated Science and Science Methods for Middle and Secondary TeachersAn examination of integrated science and the methods and materials for teaching science in the middle and secondary school. Field based experience is included. Course designed for lateral-entry and preservice teachers.

Dr. Cox lead the design, communication, and implementation of district program initiatives and evaluated, monitored and supported Instructional Programs, Exceptional Children's Services, Federal Programs, and the Horizons Unlimited. Rowan Salisbury Schools has 19,500 students in 35 schools and is a fully-implemented 1:1 digital district where every student is provided a device for use at school and home. Recently, the district has been recognized with state and national honors for innovative practices resulting in extraordinary student success. Selected Accomplishments:• Project Lead for "Accelerate Rowan" 2020 U.S. Department of Education Teacher and School Leader (TSL) Grant AWARDED $26.4 Million DollarsNCSSA Aspiring Superintendents Cohort III Graduate 2019; Next Level Executive Leadership 2020• Creatively redesigned Instructional Department to honor teacher leadership, provide intentional and relevant professional development, and to better support schools• $1,400,000 AIG department strategically transformed to provide enrichment to all students, emphasize rigor, depth, complexity, and creativity in instruction to improve student outcomes• Lead the development of district student digital badges that include deep content learning, relevant field experiences with community partners, and a showcase of student work 2020• Project lead for renewal priorities in Strategic Plan• Led the development of the RSS Graduate Profile, prioritizing district goals and student outcomes• Led "Rounding" 104 school and district leaders to conduct over 1400 personal interviews with teachers, staff and students across all 34 schools to gain feedback on district Directional System and Core Values• Implemented K-12 I Can Do It program to promote healthy lifestyles for students with disabilities

Salisbury, Nc

The Rowan-Salisbury School System is an Apple Distinguished District and member of The Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools. Recently, the district has been recognized with state and national honors, including being ranked in the Top 10 Nationally two years in a row by the NSBA for innovative practices resulting in extraordinary student success. RSS has 19,500 students in 35 schools with 67% poverty and is a fully-implemented 1:1 digital district where every student is provided a MacBook Air or iPad for use at school and home. Dr. Cox's responsibilities include serving on the Superintendent’s Cabinet, strategic planning team, literacy and PLC teams, principal leadership, evaluation, support and professional development, high school curriculum, high school policy, and the implementation of state and district initiatives for eight high schools, 6 traditional, 1 Early College, 1 Alternative. Selected Accomplishments:• Scholarships increased from 5.8 million in 2012 to over 25.9 million in 2017• 2016- Average RSS high school performance composite increased +17.5 on the NC Accountability Model• Assisted district to achieve the highest graduation rate in district history• Obtained a grant jointly with community college to provide career coaches to increase college access• Obtained a grant to provide digital resources to high school teachers and students• Increased student participation in Career and College Promise Courses from 3 students enrolled in 2013 to over 400 students enrolled per year in 2018• Implemented practices for zero-based budgeting aligned to strategic plan for significant savings. • Fully implemented 1:1 district technology initiative• Created and aligned high school curriculum into digital platform• Chairman: Southwest Education Alliance Job Alike HS Curriculum• Developed in collaboration with Catawba College a lateral entry teacher program solution to decrease costs for lateral entry teachers to obtain a license

Mooresville, Nc

A district of approximately 6,000 students, Mooresville Graded School District is an award-winning, Apple Distinguished district known nationally for its digital conversion where all students in grades 3-12 receive laptops for use at school and at home. Scholastic has deemed Mooresville “The best district in the country”. The Consortium for School Networking and Educational Technology (CoSN) recently awarded Mooresville with the coveted TEAM Award for its effective digital transformation. Mooresville’s successful Digital Conversion has been featured in Educational Leadership and other leading educational journals, on PBS, FOX News, and is considered the nation’s model for technology integration in schools.Selected Accomplishments:• Helped Lead MHS to become a School of Excellence for the first time, achieve the 2nd highest graduation rate in NC, and enjoy a 300% increase in student scholarship earnings• Led District and School-wide curriculum training based on ASCD UbD • Led Multiple District-Wide Teacher Mentor Trainings• Conducted Staff Development on Technology, Lesson Design, and Evaluations • Implemented and administered a paperless summer school for increased enrollment and efficiency in scheduling, busses, discipline, training staff, and parent communication • Led visitors from across the country each month to experience the school’s successful 1:1 educational environment, engaging culture, and continued success • Completed NCPAPA Future Ready Leadership Cohort

Summerville, Sc

Taught 6th and 7th grade gifted and regular science in a diverse environment where 50.4% of our students received subsidized meals. Selected Accomplishments:• Received the First Dorchester District Two Technology Teacher of the Month Award• Developed the Alston Middle School Student Handbook and aligned school-wide procedures and PBIS for all grade levels• Conducted district staff development for PBIS, integration of technology into instruction, and effective teaching strategies• Effectively decreased school-wide office referral trend by 41.7% compared to prior year through weekly school-wide lessons, monitoring data, training teachers, implementing positive incentives and strategies• Served on numerous district committees for instructional development and alignment• Coordinated a school-wide parent forum to support parents in facilitating academic success for students• Quiz Bowl Coach

Northwest Guilford High School, Greensboro, Nc

Maintained high expectations while teaching high school honors and college preparatory biology and anatomy/physiology courses. Engaged students in school-wide data collection and project based learning. Served as a model classroom for PAIDEIA seminars and coached projects. Selected Accomplishments:• Guilford County Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award 1999 (Selected from over 350 new teachers)• Business Advisory Council “Rookie of the Year” 2000• Achieved 100% student proficiency rate on the Biology EOC 2002• Spear-headed the school’s successful accreditation for the 5-year SACS review• Collaborated with other biology teachers to design common assessments and interventions to achieve a 40.1% department increase on the biology EOC between 1999 and 2000• Served on the NC Department of Instruction Biology Assessment Team• Coordinated School-Wide Alternative to Suspension Program and Inter Club Council• Presented district and school staff development on Diversity, Character Education, and Curriculum.• Collaborated, implemented, and oversaw a school-wide diversity appreciation training and educational experience for all students 9-12• Implemented a school-wide tutoring program that benefited over 100 additional students• Supervised the entire school club program, including raising $2,600 for a local charity• Chaired and served on numerous committees including Character Education, Schedule Design, PAIDEIA, Graduation, PTSA Health and Safety, and Safe Schools activities

• Competed in the Miss America Pageant. Served as the Official Ambassador to West Virginia. • Motivational Speaker. Role Model. Advocate. Emcee. Judge. Talent Winner. Swimsuit Winner. • Speaking Tour of West Virginia: "My Recipe for Success" and "Alzheimer's Awareness: We Can Make A Difference". • Melanne Pennington Community Service Award Recipient for five consecutive years. • Talent- Tap Dance: "Dancin' Fool" from Barry Manilow's Copacabana. • Featured Speaker to promote WV at the grand re-opening of Mount Rushmore's "Avenue of the States" on Father's Day 1998.

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership, 4.0

Wingate University Graduate Education Outstanding Capstone Award 2016 "Profile of a Digital Superintendent"

Educational Specialist (Eds), Educational Leadership, 4.0

Masters, School Administration, 4.0

Independent Study- The Responsibilities of the Principal in the Implementation of Exceptional Children's Services. Three semesters.

Bachelor Of Science, Secondary Health And Science Education

Most Outstanding Secondary Education Student. Academic Marshall. Carried the School of Education Flag at the WVU Graduation Ceremony..