The 3 Ships Relationships, Leadership and Partnerships

The power to chart a course through life resides within each individual. Life isn't a solo voyage. Each one of us is responsible for both ourselves and our crew— our family, friends, staff, team, school, company, or organization. "The 3 Ships" focuses on RelationShips, LeaderShip, and PartnerShips. It is designed to develop skills related to each, which will result in being happier as a person and as a leader— at home, at work, and in life.

Regardless of which direction it's headed, a ship encounters different weather patterns during its voyage: smooth sailing, the doldrums, and storms. Life is unpredictable and ever-changing. As the captain of the ship, you'll need to be prepared for every situation.

Dr. Randy Russell has served for over thirty years as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal and superintendent in Washington, Idaho and Montana. Randy currently serves as the Freeman, WA School District Superintendent. During his nine years in Freeman, the Freeman School District has achieved a high school graduation rate exceeding 98%; developed a collaborative professional development system grades P-12; successfully completed a $35 million construction project including the renovation of Freeman High School and Elementary schools, a new K-8 multi-purpose room, a new Palouse Regional Transportation Cooperative, a remodeled Freeman Middle School, the painting of all exterior buildings, and complete renovation of all athletic facilities; passed levies, capital project levies and technology levies; and developed a broad school and community engagement processes to create, implement and complete the Freeman 2020 Strategic Plan.
He is a member of both the WASA Board of Directors and the AASA Governing Board and Executive Committee. In addition to serving as the WASA President, Randy has also served as the WASA Superintendent's Component Chairperson, the NorthEast Washington School Administrator's President and as the Spokane County Superintendent's President.
His education includes a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Idaho; an Education Specialist Degree from the University of Idaho; a MA Degree from Whitworth University; and a BA Degree from Whitworth University.
Some of Randy's awards include:
State Leadership Award – Washington Association of School Administrators (2019)
Educator's Award – University of Idaho (2019)
Spirit of Leadership Award – NorthEast Washington ESD 101 (2018)
Spirit of American Red Cross Award - American Red Cross (2018)
Award of Merit - Washington Association of School Administrators (2016)
President's Appreciation Award - Rockford Lions (2014)
"Grace Under Pressure" Award - Washington State Department of Health (2014)
Who's Who of Executives and Professionals - Cambridge and Presidential (2010 and 2011)
Employer Support Freedom Award – USA Secretary of Defense (2008 and 2009)
Patriotic Employer Award – USA Department of Defense (2007)
In addition, Randy is a speaker, consultant, author, and is the President of RLR Leadership Consulting.