Superintendent
Dr. Barbara Mullen
Superintendent of Schools
Parker Administration Building
2034 Lehigh Station Road
Henrietta, NY 14467
(585) 359-5021 or via e-mail
Dr. Mullen's secretary, Dolores Talarico, can be reached at 585-359-5021.
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Meet Dr. Barbara Mullen
A deliberate and confident advocate for all students, Dr. Barbara Mullen is a student-centered leader who always seeks ways for her organization to improve. She has been superintendent of the Rush-Henrietta Central School District since 2023.
Before joining Rush-Henrietta, Dr. Mullen served as the Assistant Superintendent of the Office of Student Services for Cambridge Public Schools in Cambridge, Massachusetts. There, she led successful efforts to accelerate student learning, promote equity in achievement, and prepare students for meaningful careers.
Dr. Mullen also has served as the Chief of Equity, Culture, and Student Support in Providence Public Schools, Rhode Island. In that role, she helped increase the number of English Language Learners and students with disabilities enrolled in advanced courses by 80 percent. In Rhode Island, she also served as lead systems coach for the Principal Residency Network, preparing and coaching aspiring principals and building leaders.
A curious, results-oriented leader, Mullen brings with her experience in special education, too. As Special Education Lead for Houston Independent School District - the largest district in Texas - she oversaw implementation of the district’s strategic vision for inclusion support across 275 schools. This work resulted in academic gains and improved IEP fulfillment across the district.
The importance of education has been ingrained in Dr. Mullen since childhood. She is the child of two educators and followed joyfully in their footsteps. She received her bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University, as well as a master’s degree in special education from Quincy University. She holds a Ph.D. in Special Education Administration and Leadership from Capella University
In 2023, Dr. Mullen received national recognition as she was awarded the Leaders of Distinction Award by District Administration Leadership Institute, the premier national membership organization for school district leaders. In 2025, she was named one of the Top 100 Education Influencers for 2025 by District Administration.