Bonnie C. Fusarelli

Bonnie C. Fusarelli is a Professor and University Faculty Scholar at NC State University, specializing in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development (ELPHD). She serves as Director of NC State’s Leadership Academies, which are nationally recognized for preparing school leaders for high-need schools. Her research focuses on educational equity, organizational change, and the politics of school improvement.

• Fields of Interest:
  • Educational Leadership
  • Educational Policy Analysis
  • State-Level Education Reform
  • Rural Education
  • Qualitative Research

Scientific Awards: She has received the 2022 Governor James E. Holshouser Award for Excellence in Public Service and is an inductee into NC State’s Academy of Outstanding Teachers, alongside numerous teaching awards at K-12 and university levels.