Paul C. Jessup

Paul C. Jessup is a Visiting Professor at the University of Redlands' School of Education, Department of Leadership & Higher Education. With a 28-year affiliation with the university, he has taught and mentored future educational leaders. His career spans 41 years in California's public schools, including roles as a teacher, principal, district administrator, and Riverside County Deputy Superintendent of Schools.

Education:

• M.A. Educational Administration, University of Redlands
• B.A. English, University of Redlands
• California Single Subject Teaching Credential (English)
• California Administrative Services Credential

Research Focus: School finance equity, California's Local Control Funding Formula, education law/policy, and transformative leadership. His work emphasizes dismantling systemic inequities in public education.

Publications: Contributed to Funding Public Schools in the United States and Indian Country (2019), analyzing California's school funding model.

Awards:

• 2020 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award from the University of Redlands School of Education

Advocacy & Leadership: A lifelong advocate for educational justice, Jessup has championed policies ensuring equitable resource allocation in schools. His career blends practical administrative experience with scholarly contributions to equitable education systems.