Dr. Gregory E. Ross is an award-winning, transformational leader that is known for taking diverse schools to the highest level of excellence. He has been recognized as a teacher, a principal, a consultant and a superintendent. Currently, Dr. Ross serves as President & Head of School for The West End School in Louisville, KY.
Formerly, he was the Superintendent of Danville Independent Schools (KY). He is also the founder and owner of ACE Educational Services, which provides national training, development, and consulting for professional educators using research-based strategies and culturally responsive practices. Dr. Ross has received both national and state honors, including the Dr. Samuel Robinson Award from the Kentucky Department of Education for "Leadership, Commitment, and Service Toward Equity and Opportunity in Education" in 2012 and named an Ed Trust Exemplar School Leader in 2013.
Dr. Ross says, "I am driven to change the world of education." In collaboration with the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), he has created educational change through teacher-leader programs and addressing the needs of poorly performing schools. As a leading African American educator, Dr. Ross has achieved many firsts, including the first African American graduate from Western Kentucky University Doctoral Program and the first African American Superintendent of Danville Independent Schools. Dr. Ross has spoken internationally on education reform, diversity, equity, and effective instructional pathways.
Dr. Ross lives in New Albany, Indiana, with his wife, Laura, and his son, True. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing a fierce game of basketball, and connecting with his mother and brothers. In his spare time, Dr. Ross writes and illustrates children's books.He and his family are honored to serve what he feels is the most amazing, trajectory-changing school on the planet. To learn more about Dr. Ross, please go to www.ace-edservices.com.
