Anthony S. Terrell is an Assistant Professor of Education Leadership at George Mason University. He spent over 20 years working in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). He has served as a principal, assistant principal, testing specialist, and charter school administrator. He is also a proud ESOL teacher and a former naval officer. 

Dr. Terrell holds a B.S. in Business Administration from The Citadel, an M.Ed. in Secondary Education from George Washington University, and a Ph.D. in Education Leadership from George Mason University. His research interests include the role of school-based leadership in achieving sustainable school reform and the efficacy of site-based management in urban school districts. He is a proud native of Baltimore, Maryland.