March 2025 Magazine (Issue 3)

Exemplary Leader: Rulonda Green, PhD

Dr. Rulonda Green is a dedicated educator with a remarkable 25-year journey in the field of education. Currently serving as the Head of School of a thriving PK-8th elementary school in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2023, her school was recognized for being in the Top 20% of the State for its increase in Mastery on Leap2025 with 5 percentage point increase from 2022-2023. Additionally, her school was one of seven schools in the city (17%) to exceed its Pre-Covid percent mastery performance when comparing Leap 2023 data to 2019 Leap data. This success continued into the 2004 school year with her school being recognized for two years straight as a Top Gains School in the state of Louisiana. She has consistently demonstrated her passion for shaping young minds and building self-efficacy in her students, faculty, and staff. Dr. Green’s mantra is G.P.A Matters; which stands for Growth, Perseverance, and Attainment. Dr. Green’s educational journey began in her hometown of New Orleans, where she proudly graduated from Xavier University Preparatory High School. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in sociology with teacher certification at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. Driven by her commitment to educational leadership, she remained in Nashville and pursued a master’s degree in Educational Leadership at Trevecca Nazarene University.

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