Arlene Ackerman
Superintendent, D.C. Public Schools
Arlene Ackerman is the superintendent
of the District of Columbia public schools. In her 28 years in
public education, Ms. Ackerman has served as a middle school teacher;
the director of the Upward Bound Program for first generation college-bound
students; and the director of the Basic Schools Academy for at-risk
high school youth. Prior to becoming the superintendent of D.C.
public schools, Ms. Ackerman served as the assistant superintendent
for special services; the assistant superintendent for curriculum,
instruction, and academic achievement; and the deputy superintendent/chief
academic officer. In addition to her service, Ms. Ackerman is affiliated
with numerous organizations including the Harvard University Chapter
of Phi Delta Kappa, the Association of Supervision and Curriculum
Development, and the American Association of School Administrators.
Ms. Ackerman is a member of the Private Industry Council's advisory
board, the Dean's advisory board at Seattle University, and the
Superintendent's Preparation Program Advisory Board at Seattle
Pacific University. Ms. Ackerman has been recognized in Who's
Who in American Colleges and Universities, and has received
such honors as the Uniquely University City Award for Outstanding
Service, the Apple for the Teacher Award from Iota Lambda Sorority,
the Distinguished Alumni Award from Harris Stowe Teachers College,
and a McDonnell Douglass Fellow from the Urban Superintendents
Program. Ms. Ackerman is currently pursuing her doctoral degree
in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy in the Harvard Graduate
School of Education, Urban Superintendents Program.
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