Susanna Russell, Ed. D. Email & Phone Number

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For over 20 years, Education is Freedom has recognized that greatness needs guidance by providing near-peer advisors to prepare students for college, careers, and life.

Garland, Tx, Us

I am serving my second term as a member of the Garland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. In this capacity, I work fellow directors to support the business and economic development of the City of Garland, and members of the Chamber of Commerce.

Garland ISD serves the tri-cities of Garland, Sachse, and Rowlett, Texas. Located in the DFW metroplex, Garland ISD is a leader in providing excellence and opportunity to the 53,000 students we serve. Garland ISD is a leader in innovation, proudly offering School Choice, magnet campuses, and early college high schools and pathways in technology early college high schools at all 7 high school campuses. Team Accomplishments Include:• District CCMR increased from 44% to86% and School Quality Status for CCMR rose from 50% to 100% of indicators met• Four-year graduation rate increased from 94.4% to 96.5% and Graduation Status increased from 70% to 90% of indicators met• Relative performance increased from 60.6% to 74% even as the district economically disadvantaged rate increased to 78%• Relative performance raw score for STAAR and CCMR increased from 49 to 62.• Successfully led the rebranding efforts of a high school mascot, with community support, from the Southern Colonels to The Titans• Served for one year as both Chief Academic and Chief Leadership Officer, until a CAO was identified• Implemented Teacher Advocacy Task Force as a bridge from classroom to central office• District academic growth component score increased from 68 to 75• Partnership with The Holdsworth Center to refine the leadership pipeline• Awarded 6 TEA School Action Fund redesign grants• Implemented both a P-TECHS and Early College HS at each of the 7 high schoolcampuses as the “College4All” program • Successful implementation of ACE turnaround model at two campuses• Increase in campus performance for 2 Improvement Required campuses – moved from an F to a B rating• Redesigned the Principal Leadership Pipeline, to include selection and recruitment processes• Developed a year-long Principal Learning Plan and Assistant Principal Learning Plan• Decreased discretionary removals for disciplinary infractions each school year• 2015-2022 Best Communities for Music Education Recipient

Pflugerville, Texas, Us

El Paso, Tx, Us

I supervised 16 schools located in and near the valley of El Paso Texas. These top-rated campuses prepare approximately 17,000 students for higher education, careers, and life. Ysleta ISD is nationally recognized for closing opportunity gaps and for being a transformational leader in dual language literacy. Ysleta ISD was named a Broad Prize Finalist in both 2010 and 2011, a reflection of the commitment of its teachers and campus administrators.

Austin, Us

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Cooperative Superintendency Program

Superintendent Certification

Ma, Educational Admnistration

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations, Psychology, Political Science

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