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Portrait of Russell Johnston

Johnston, Russell

Acting Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary EducationExecutive Office of Education
  • Agency Executive Office of Education
  • Division Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
  • Title Acting Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education
  • Address 135 Santilli Highway
    Everett, MA 2149
  • Phone 781-338-3564
  • Email rjohnston@doe.mass.edu

Official Record

  • Year Started Current Position 2024
  • Years in Current Position 3

Personal Information

  • Town of Residence Melrose

Education & Career

  • Education
    • B.A., Education, DePaul University
    • M.A., Education, Boston College
    • Ph.D., Philosophy and Education, Boston College
  • Previous Employment
    • Deputy Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
    • Superintendent, West Springfield Public Schools
    • Special Education Director, West Springfield Public Schools
    • Head of Special Education Department, Wellesley Public Schools