Barbara Mullen

A deliberate and confident advocate for all students, Dr. Barbara Mullen is a student-centered leader who always seeks ways for her organization to improve. She has been superintendent of the Rush-Henrietta Central School District in suburban Rochester, New York, since April 2023. Before joining Rush-Henrietta, Dr. Mullen served as the Assistant Superintendent of the Office of Student Services for Cambridge Public Schools in Cambridge, Massachusetts. There, she led successful efforts to accelerate student learning, promote equity in achievement, and prepare students for meaningful careers. Dr. Mullen also has served as the Chief of Equity, Culture, and Student Support in Providence Public Schools, Rhode Island. In that role, she helped increase the number of English Language Learners and students with disabilities enrolled in advanced courses by 80 percent. In Rhode Island, she also served as lead systems coach for the Principal Residency Network, preparing and coaching aspiring principals and building leaders.