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Through his leadership and support as Assistant Principal of Bunnell High School for 3 years, the school witnessed the establishment of various student leadership groups, the inception of an annual Cultural Showcase, and the prestigious recognition as a No Place for Hate School. Inspired by the CAS/CIAC Men of Color in Leadership Conference, Mr. Ramos initiated Bunnell's Men of Color Leadership Group in 2021, providing members with a safe environment for weekly meetings, volunteer projects, and leadership conferences. Before his role in Stratford, John Ramos II was the School Counseling Department Coordinator at Harding High School in Bridgeport, CT. With over 12 years of experience coaching high school football and wrestling, he brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to his transformative leadership approach, emphasizing equity, proactive social-emotional strategies, and restorative practices. Mr. Ramos holds an Administrator Certification from Quinnipiac University, a Master’s degree in Counseling Education from UMass Amherst, an Education Specialist degree in Leadership/Administration from UMass Amherst, and a Bachelor’s degree in African-American Studies from Morehouse College. Deeply committed to the Bridgeport community, John is Director of Educational Activities & Development for Adversity to Prosperity, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to uplifting communities through youth athletic programs, service, and education. He has held the position of Director of Educational Activities for the Zeta Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for eight years, as well as Director of Educational Activities for ONECA (Organization of New England Chapters of Alpha), impacting educational reach and community engagement. Mr. Ramos serves as the Connecticut President of NABSE (National Association of Black School Educators). 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Driven by a passion for transformative leadership and education, he founded the Equity and Excellence Imperative (EEI) in 2012. Since its inception, EEI has left an indelible mark on various fronts. Dr. Ramos has lent his expertise as Superintendent for Groton, CT (Interim), Watertown, CT (Interim), and South Orange, NJ, in addition to being the CEO/Principal of the Middle East International School in Doha, Qatar. EEI has also played a pivotal role in fostering diversity through consultation and workshops in Regions 1, 14, 15, Somers, and Watertown, CT, with Dr. Ramos often featured as a convocation speaker. Collaborating with Partners for Educational Leadership, EEI has been instrumental as a Leadership and Instructional Coach, local Boards of Education facilitator, and Capacity and Coherence facilitator. In Washington, DC, the Alliance for Educational Excellence has benefited from Dr. Ramos’ role as a Student Voice researcher and program developer. 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