The Town of Greenwich, CT
Daniel Russo, Ed.D. serves as the Elementary School Principal for The Town of Greenwich, CT, since July 2023. Previously, Russo held various roles within the NYC Department of Education from September 2007 to July 2023, including Deputy Superintendent, where oversight was provided for a district of 45 elementary and middle schools serving 36,000 students during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Elementary School Principal at The Walton Avenue School, where Russo led significant improvements in school culture and achievement through a federally funded school improvement grant. Additionally, Russo began a career as an Elementary School Teacher, focusing on customized instruction for a diverse student population. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Education in Innovation and Leadership from New York University, a Master's in Special Education and Teaching, and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Teaching from Manhattan University.
The Town of Greenwich, CT
Located on Long Island Sound just thirty miles east of New York City, Greenwich is recognized as a premier residential community. We have 8,000 acres of protected land, including 32 miles of coast, 20 parks, four beaches and a municipal golf course. With a population of approximately 61,000, our economy is thriving and leading industries are financial services, real estate, retail, home construction and home renovation. Our four libraries and numerous cultural events add to the resources available to our residents. The Bruce Museum is the second most popular museum in Connecticut and the fourth in New England with 110,000 people visiting each year. Governed by the Greenwich Board of Education, an elected 8-member, bi-partisan citizen panel and the Superintendent of Schools, our school system is recognized as one of the outstanding in the country. There are approximately 8,900 students in our public education system at 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools and a 4-year high school. Pursuing post-secondary education are 89.8 percent of our public school graduates.