Russell Quaglia

Dr. Quaglia was the recipient of the College’s Outstanding Achievement Award in 2000 for his work in education. He was also the 2002 Assumption College commencement speaker. In 2004, his research helped create the foundation for the establishment of the National Catholic Center for Student Aspirations at Assumption. Dedicated to the significance and growth of Catholic education, the NCCSA focuses on improving Catholic teaching and learning environments to help students build skills to reach their dreams and lifelong aspirations. www.assumption.edu/nccsa

The president/founder of the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations in Portland, ME, Dr. Quaglia 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 a M.A. in economics from Boston College, and a M.Ed. and Ed.D. 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.

Last updated 12/17/07