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Dr. Russell J. Quaglia
Dr. Russell Quaglia is the President/Founder of the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations. He has been described by NBC-TV Today Show as America’s foremost authority on the development and achievement of student aspirations.
As a dynamic speaker, he travels extensively presenting research-based information on student aspirations and motivation to audiences throughout the United States and around the world.
His opinions and comments on aspirations and controversial educational topics have been sought after and published in national media such as the Washington Post, Boston Globe, New York Times, USA Today, Chronicle of Higher Education and Education Week. He has also appeared on national and international television radio including CNN, NPR, BBC, CSPAN, and was a guest on NBC’s Today Show.
He received his Bachelor's degree at Assumption College, a Master of Arts degree in Economics from Boston College, and a Master of Education and Doctorate from Columbia University specializing in the area of organizational theory and behavior. He has also been awarded numerous honorary doctorates in Humanitarian Services for his work with students around the world.
Quaglia's research has been published in numerous professional journals, such as Educational Administration Quarterly, Journal of Instructional Psychology, American School Board Journal, Adolescence and the Journal of Psychological and Educational Measurement. His thoughts and opinions have also appeared in popular magazines such as: Reader’s Digest, Better Homes and Garden, Parent and Family Magazine and Ladies Home Journal. He is also the author of numerous books including; Believing in Achieving; Student Aspirations: Eight Conditions that Make a Difference; Raising Student Aspirations: Classroom Activities for Grades K-5, 6-8, 9-12; Changing Lives Through the Principalship; Don’t Lose Sight of the Target; and Sam’s Adventures in School.
About Quaglia Institute of Student Aspirations (QISA)
QISA’s mission and commitment to schools are based on more than two decades of ground-breaking research. Data is collected annually from hundreds of thousands of students, providing QISA with an unprecedented database on student aspirations. Results from this database are used to inform educational policy at the international, national, and local levels. QISA takes great pride in presenting its research findings at academic conferences and publishing their results in leading professional journals.
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About Aspirations Unlimited
Aspirations Unlimited develops, based on QISA research, innovative resources using the most current information about the state of student aspirations in today’s schools. Surveys for staff, students and parents and associated support materials for students, teachers, school leaders, parents, school board members and coaches are available for schools that wish to measure and improve the 8 Conditions that affect student and staff aspirations and success in schools. |