Wendy Y. Robinson, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Dr. Robinson is a tireless advocate of public education and in her more than three decades in public education has developed close working relationships with some of the most prestigious educational organizations in the country. Dr. Robinson was one of the members of the inaugural class of Broad Center Fellows, is a friend of the Wallace Foundation and has presented at conferences and events hosted by organizations such as the National Conference of State Legislators, American Association of School Administrators and the Urban Superintendent’s Association of America. Dr. Robinson is also an active member of the community, forming partnerships with state and local agencies and businesses and serving on several state and local boards, including the Indiana State Superintendent Study Council. She was named Superintendent of Fort Wayne Community Schools in 2003 after serving as a teacher, principal and central office administrator. Dr. Robinson has received numerous awards, including the National Alliance of Black School Educators 2009 Joseph E. Hill Superintendent of the Year Award.
Dr. Robinson attended Fort Wayne Community Schools and then Central High school. After high school she went on to attend DePauw University where she majored in elementary education, she then went on to receive her M.S. in elementary education and M.S. in school administration from IPFW. Then in 1996 she received her educational doctoral in educational administration from Ball State University.
Dr. Robinson joined the Alliance Board in March 2001. Served two consecutive 3-year terms and continues to attend board meetings as an ex-officio director.