David DeRuosi, Ed.D.
Executive Director
David DeRuosi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing from Northeastern University, a master’s degree in School Administration from Salem State University, and a doctorate in Urban Leadership from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Prior to his work with NESDEC, Dr. DeRuosi spent 34 years in the field of education. Dr. DeRuosi began his career as a moderate special needs teacher in Winthrop, MA, then moved on to Salem, MA where he taught a behavioral self-contained classroom and worked with the Massachusetts District Attorney’s Office to start a conflict resolution program in the Salem Public Schools. His move into administration began by serving as Vice Principal in the cities of Chelsea and Revere, Principal of Revere High School, and as Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services in Revere Public Schools. He then served as Superintendent of Schools in both Malden and Saugus, MA, and most recently as Interim Superintendent in the Raymond School District (SAU #33) in New Hampshire. In addition to his role as superintendent, Dr. DeRuosi has been a presenter at conferences on topics ranging from conflict resolution, negotiations, and trauma’s impact on students, to leadership and creating and sustaining change.