Peggie Russell, EdD, EBC is a lifelong scholar-practitioner. She is a graduate from the Doctor of Education at Fielding Graduate University. Peggie has a unique and diverse background. Over the last 30 years, she has worked as an educator for 26 years, mentor, health and wellness coach, instructional coordinator, keys to literacy facilitator, principal for 11 years, columnist, and media producer.
Her doctoral dissertation was titled Heart Wisdom in Higher Education: Student Perspectives on How Universities Cultivate Compassion, Respect, and Empathy. In addition to graduating with her Doctor of Education, she has a graduate certificate in Evidence-Based Coaching from Fielding Graduate University’s School of Leadership Studies. After graduating, Peggie partnered with Crosspoint Mental Health Therapy to use the power of positivity to empower people to live their best lives. Russell practices mindfulness and meditation daily to cultivate presence. She is enthusiastic about leading and inspiring “Heart Wisdom” with compassion, respect, and empathy. She chooses to live a holistic, positive, and grateful lifestyle to cultivate mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
| EDUCATION
1978 BA in Elementary Education, Huston-Tillotson university 1994 MA in Educational Administration, Pacific Lutheran University 2022 EdD in Leadership for Change, Fielding Graduate University 2022 GC in Evidence-Based Coaching, Fielding Graduate University |
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
2021 Member, Christian Counselors of Texas 2021 Member, Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate 2021 Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People |
| CERTIFICATIONS
1977 Elementary Sociology, Texas Education Agency 1977 Elementary Self-Contained, Texas Education Agency 1994 Principal, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) 2006 General Education Teacher (EC-8), Texas Education Agency 2006 Principal, Texas Education Agency |
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
2023 Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice 2023 21st Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education 2021 Virtual Convening, Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate 2002 Workshop, Courageous Conversations |
| MAJOR AWARDS
1998 Nominee, Teacher of the Year, State of Washington 2013 Teacher of the Year, Austin Independent School District 2015 Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition of Service American Soldier Flag, Texas Army National Guard |
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
2021 Member, Christian Counselors of Texas 2021 Member, Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate |
| PRAXIS / FIELD PLACEMENTS
2021 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 2021 TedX Educational Conference Committee |
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2016 Letter of Recognition from President Barack Obama 1982 Letter of Recognition from President Ronal Reagan |
| COMMITTEE/BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
2008 American Federation Teacher Representative, 2018 AARP Board Member, Chapter 2700 2018 Site-based Decision-Making Team, Vista Ridge High School 2022 Board of Directors – Coaching Representative, Global Institute for Behavior Practitioners and Examiners |
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