JEFFREY A. FULLER, Ed.D.

Education Strategy Consultant | Co-Founder, Total Synthesis | Founder, Fuller Synthesis
Pennsylvania • jeff@fullersynthesis.com • (724) 816-9015
 

CONSULTING PROFILE

Senior education strategist and former state and district executive with more than 30 years of experience supporting school systems through complex change. Co-founder of Total Synthesis, a consulting firm focused on helping districts achieve coherence across governance, leadership, instruction, and operations. Known for translating research, policy, and practice into actionable strategies that improve student outcomes.

 

CONSULTING EXPERTISE

• District & System Coherence
• Superintendent & Cabinet Advising
• Board–Superintendent Governance
• Strategic & Continuous Improvement Planning
• Instructional Leadership & School Reform
• Policy Analysis & Implementation
• Stakeholder & Community Engagement
• Leadership Development & Coaching

 

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Founder & Partner | Total Synthesis, LLC (2025–Present)

• Advise superintendents, boards, and executive teams on district coherence, leadership alignment, and system improvement
• Support districts in strategic planning, governance effectiveness, and instructional transformation
• Apply research-based frameworks to diagnose organizational challenges and design sustainable solutions
• Partner with education leaders to align policy, practice, and community expectations

Founder & Partner | Fuller Synthesis, LLC (2023–Present)

• Provide customized consulting, facilitation, and executive coaching to education leaders
• Focus on leadership effectiveness, organizational change, and improvement planning

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PRIOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Deputy Secretary for Elementary & Secondary Education | Pennsylvania Department of Education (2021–2023)

• Senior state-level executive responsible for statewide school improvement and accountability initiatives
• Advised senior leadership and collaborated with district leaders across Pennsylvania
• Led cross-functional teams supporting instructional improvement and system performance

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Superintendent of Schools | Freedom Area School District (2012–2021)

• Chief executive officer with responsibility for academic, operational, and financial performance
• Led long-range strategic planning and district-wide improvement initiatives
• Built strong governance relationships with the Board of Education and community stakeholders

Assistant Superintendent & Elementary Principal | Seneca Valley School District (2003–2012)

• District-level instructional leadership and school-based administration
• Oversaw curriculum, instruction, and professional culture at both system and building levels

EDUCATION

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Duquesne University
Dissertation: Barriers to Parental Involvement in the Seneca Valley School District

Master of Science, Educational Administration, Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Grove City College

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CERTIFICATIONS

Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility
Elementary Education (K–6)
Elementary and Secondary Principal Certifications

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PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

President, Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (2020–2021)
Board and leadership roles with state and national education organizations

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SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Op-Ed Author (2023): Pennsylvania Budget Must Support Children Who Need Help
Doctoral Dissertation: Barriers to Parental Involvement in the Seneca Valley School District
Frequent presenter at state and national education leadership conferences