Lori Rhodes Stamford Public Schools, CT

Dr. Lori Rhodes is currently an Associate Superintendent with Stamford Public Schools in Connecticut. In her current work as a district administrator, she focuses on family and community engagement, innovative educational opportunities to provide access and opportunity for each student, principal supervision and support, and student discipline. Prior to this, Lori was an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, a secondary school site administrator and founding principal of a charter high school, and a bilingual (Spanish) teacher. Lori started her career almost three decades ago with the Teach for America program in Los Angeles. Her areas of expertise include scheduling, teaching English Learners, using data and assessments to increase student achievement, improving school culture, and developing leaders in schools. Lori is committed to providing equitable and inclusive educational opportunities by creating a rigorous and supportive culture that results in a sense of belonging for all students.