Flynn Ross

Flynn Ross is a Professor of Teacher Education and Department Chair in the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Southern Maine (USM), within the School of Education and Human Development. Her work focuses on preparing educators to address demographic and technological changes in public education systems. Dr. Ross holds an Ed.D. and Ed.M. from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a B.A. from Tufts University.

Her professional background includes teaching in diverse settings—from Montessori preschools to urban high schools—and leadership roles such as school director and summer camp ropes course director. Her research emphasizes equity in Maine schools, teacher preparation, and minority teacher recruitment. She leads the Equity and Excellence in Maine Schools initiative, offering resources to align school policies with equity values.

Publications span decolonizing classroom management practices, Maine’s teacher workforce challenges, and the intersection of education and economic growth. She actively contributes to policy discussions through the Scholars Strategy Network and op-eds in local and national media.

Her teaching philosophy prioritizes helping educators thrive amid societal changes, fostering inquiry-driven professional development. Consultation work includes conducting equity audits for school districts to ensure inclusive policies.