Ronald David Fussell, EdD

Associate Professor

Associate Professor

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Contact

RonaldFussell@creighton.edu
College of Arts and Sciences
Graduate School
Catholic School Leadership (Graduate Certificate)
Educational Leadership (Master of Science)
K-12 Educational Leadership through Sports (Graduate Certificate)
Education
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Ronald David Fussell, EdD

Associate Professor

Associate Professor

A native of New Hampshire, Dr. Fussell has enjoyed a successful career as an educator and leader in both public and Catholic schools. Prior to joining the Education Department faculty at Creighton, Dr. Fussell was the Associate Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Manchester (NH), where he led innovative efforts to improve diocesan curricula, leadership development, teacher and principal evaluation, and Catholic school identity in service to 26 schools and nearly 6000 Catholic school students in the State of New Hampshire.

Dr. Fussell is a core faculty member in Creighton's innovative educational leadership programs.  He teaches courses for aspiring Catholic school leaders, and he directs the Graduate Certificate in Catholic School Leadership.  Outside of the classroom, Dr. Fussell serves as an executive board member of Catholic Higher Education Supporting Catholic Schools, and he is the Vice President of the advisory council that oversees the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools.  Dr. Fussell is a volunteer review board member for the Nebraska Foster Care Review Office, and he engages in other service work in the greater Omaha community.

A passionate advocate for Catholic education, Dr. Fussell is honored to have a national voice regarding important topics such as lay Catholic educator faith formation, Catholic school identity, and Catholic school leadership development. Dr. Fussell is a frequent presenter at local and national conferences for Catholic education and he is available for professional development for Catholic schools and dioceses seeking to strengthen Catholic school identity across all aspects of school life.

Curriculum Vitae

Research Focus

Catholic School Leadership, Catholic School Mission and Identity, Lay Educator Faith Formation, Teacher Professional Development

Department

Education

Position

Associate Professor

Books

  • National Catholic Educational Association
    Simonds, T., Fussell, R. Writing a new story for Catholic schools. 2021
  • National Catholic Educational Association
    Engel, M., Brock, B., Simonds, T., Hearn, J., Fussell, R., & Cook, T. Your school's Catholic identity: Name it, claim it, and build on it. 2020
  • National Catholic Educational Association
    Fussell, R., Engel, M. Faith formation for the Catholic school community: A sourcebook for practicioners. -0001

Articles

  • Journal of Catholic Education
    Fussell, R., Feed My Sheep: A Framework for Lay Educator Faith Formation in Catholic Schools. Journal of Catholic Education (24)1.
    Vol. 24, Issue 1, p. 143-164 2021
  • Journal of Catholic Education
    Simonds, T. A., Cook, T. J., Engel, M. T., Fussell, R., & Hearn, J. Preparing pastors to be leaders of parish schools.
    Vol. 24, Issue 1, p. 125-142 2021
  • Momentum
    Fussell, R., Is your professional learning inspired? Connecting professional learning with the light of faith.
    Vol 50, Issue 4 2021
  • International Studies in Catholic Education
    Cook, T., Fussell, R., Simonds, T. Retention and turnover of Catholic school superintendents. 2021
  • Journal of Catholic Education
    Fussell, R., Gather us in: Building meaningful relationships in Catholic schools amid a COVID-19 context.
    Vol. 23, Issue 2, p. 149-161 2020
  • Momentum
    Fussell, R., Forming Hearts in Times of Crisis: How Catholic School Leaders Cultivate Community when Times are Tough. Momentum, 50(4).
    Vol. 50, Issue 4 2019
  • Momentum
    Fussell, R., Heart and Hands: The Importance of Meaningful Service in the Catholic School Community.
    Vol. 50, Issue 3, p. 30 - 33 2019
  • Momentum
    Fussell, R., Prayerful Reflection and Personal Encounter: Essential Elements for Forming the Hearts of Catholic School Educators.
    Vol. 50, Issue 2, p. 18 - 21 2019
  • Momentum
    Fussell, R., Tending Your Flock: The Catholic School Leader's Role in Building a Professional Faith Community.
    Vol. 50, Issue 1, p. 22-24 2019
  • Momentum
    Fussell, R., Sowing seeds of leadership through an aspiring leadership academy.
    Vol. 47, Issue 3 2016
  • Momentum
    Fussell, R., It's not about the technology, it's about the relationships. Momentum, 44(4), 36-38.
    Vol. 44, Issue 4, p. 36 - 38 2013
  • Momentum
    Fussell, R., Catholic schools serve students by providing a sanctuary in the open heart of Christ.
    Vol. 43, Issue 2, p. 44 - 46 2012
  • International Studies in Catholic Education
    Simonds, T., Appleget, C., Cook, T., Fussell, R., Phillipe, K. Rodlach, A., & Rosales, R. Study of Latino/a student experiences in urban Catholic high schools [in press] -0001

Publications

  • National Catholic Educational Association
    Fussell, R., Steering the battleship: Change is at the Heart of Catholic school improvement [Online Blog] 2017