Anthony Terrell

Dr. Anthony Terrell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education Leadership at the College of Education and Human Development, George Mason University. He holds a Ph.D. in Education Leadership from George Mason University and has extensive experience in K-12 education administration, including roles as a principal and assistant principal in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and leadership positions in charter schools. Dr. Terrell’s career also includes a background in naval service, project management, and ESOL education.

Dr. Terrell’s educational background includes a B.S. in Business Administration from The Citadel, an M.Ed. in Secondary Education from George Washington University, and a Ph.D. in Education Leadership from George Mason University.

His research focuses on Turnaround Leadership in Secondary Schools, emphasizing strategies to improve underperforming schools. This includes organizational theory, school administration, and policy implementation. He explores how leadership and decision-making processes can drive systemic change in educational institutions.

Dr. Terrell teaches courses such as Organizational Theory and Leadership, Internship in Educational Leadership, and Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction. His teaching emphasizes practical leadership skills and contemporary issues in education policy. While no formal grants are listed, his work integrates real-world administrative challenges into academic discourse.

No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided information. Dr. Terrell’s professional contributions span military service (Desert Storm and Iraq War veteran), project management in computer systems integration, and over 20 years in Fairfax County Public Schools, including stints as principal of Mount Vernon High School and Rocky Run Middle School.