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John J. Ramos Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Education

Dr. Ramos lends years of varied expertise to his work with Equity and Excellence Imperative

TRUMBULL, CT, February 1, 2022, John J. Ramos has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

With a commitment to justice, equal rights and helping others realize their talents, Dr. Ramos excels today as the founder and president of Equity and Excellence Imperative. During his career, he worked as the superintendent of schools for the School District of South Orange and Maplewood, as well as Bridgeport Public Schools and Watertown Public Schools. Dr. Ramos has also gained valuable expertise in directorial and executive roles for the Urban League, Norwalk Public Schools, the Connecticut State Department of Education, the Opportunities Industrialization Center, the Providence School District, the Groton Public Schools, the Rhode Island Department of Education, the University of Rhode Island, and the international community (South Africa, Qatar).

Throughout the course of his career, Dr. Ramos has expanded upon his expertise, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English and American literature from Brown University, a Master of Public Administration from the University of Rhode Island and a Doctor of Education in educational leadership and administration from the Teachers College at Columbia University. Driven to remain aware of changes in the field, Dr. Ramos aligns himself with the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents, the American Association of School Administrators, the Urban Superintendents of America, and the Headmasters Association.

Due to his outstanding breadth of knowledge, Dr. Ramos authored “Closing the Gap: The Institutionalization of Learning Communities” through the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Additionally, he has been bestowed with the John Winthrop Wright Ethics in Action Award from the School for Ethical Education, the Living Waters Award from the Connecticut Association of Congregational Churches, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. International Award from the state of Israel and a Lifetime Achievement Award through the University of Rhode Island. In the coming years, Dr. Ramos hopes to expand upon the scope of his consultancy and share it with his son, who is now an assistant school principal. Likewise, he hopes to continue serving as a mentor for newcomers in the profession, as well as write his own book.

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