Plymouth Educational Center - Administrators Bio

Phyllis A. Ross has many years of experience as an educator and administrator. After her retirement in July 2003 from the Detroit Public Schools, Ms. Ross became the principal at Plymouth Educational Center. Prior to her tenure at Plymouth Educational Center, Ms. Ross served as principal at William Davison Elementary School. While at Davison, she led the transformation of Davison into a 21st Century school, emphasizing entrepreneurship, citizenship, careers and technology via new teaching strategies, and increased community/parent involvement. As a result, Davison earned several awards representing excellence in student achievement and academic performance. Awards included: the Michigan Association of School Boards’ Excellence Award; Milken Foundation Award, National and Michigan Exemplary School Awards, Golden Apple Award, and the national Technology Special Emphasis Award.

Most notably, under Ms. Ross’ leadership, Davison was designated a Blue Ribbon School and was awarded the Technology Award at the National Blue Ribbon Schools ceremony in Washington, D.C. Only twelve schools in the nation received the Technology Award.

Ms. Ross previously served as assistant principal at Davison. She has also served as an Education Specialist with the Writing to Read program at IBM, and reading specialist and classroom teacher for the Detroit Public Schools.

Ms. Ross received her bachelor degree from Oakland University and her master’s and Administrative Specialist degrees from Wayne State University.