Quinton Ross (politician)

Quinton T. Ross, Jr. is a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 26th District since 2002. Senator Quinton T. Ross, Jr. is one of seven African Americans in the Alabama State Senate. First elected to the Alabama State Senate on November 5, 2002, he is now serving his third term.

He has distinguished himself as a rising star in the Alabama State Senate. Ross is the current Vice Chairman of the Education policy committee. In addition, he sits on the following committees: Commerce, Transportation and Utilities, Tourism and Marketing, Veterans and Military Affairs. Senator Ross is an established legislative leader and an unwavering advocate for public education, issues dealing with child safety and the general welfare of all Alabamians.

Born in Mobile, Alabama and reared in Pontiac, Michigan, Senator Ross has been a resident of Montgomery, Alabama for over two decades. He is a graduated of Alabama State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science in 1992, a Master of Arts Degree in Education in 1995 and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership, Policy and Law in 2010.

Senator Ross is a distguished career educator, who has held various positions in K-12 public education, from classroom teacher to Principal of Booker T. Washington Magnet High School. Ross has made it his mission to be community advocates for public education and to helping children grasp the light of knowledge through embracing diversity. He is currently the Director of the Adult Education Division at H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College.

Prior to become an educator or being elected to office, Senator Ross was a Statewide Field Representative for the Alabama Democratic Party and the Alabama Democratic Conference for a number of years. He has held key positions in numerous political campaigns. Ross served as Co-Chair on the State Advisory Committee for President Barack Obama’s first election.

Senator Ross has received numerous awards and recognition. During his teaching career, he was recognized as Teacher of the Year at McIntyre Junior High. He has been featured in many publications such as the Montgomery Advertiser, the Alabama School Journal, ASU Today,Inside and the ASU Hornet Tribune as an “Up and Coming Administrator.” In addition, state and local news programs spotlighting schools in Alabama, Ross has been recognized for his commitment to equity and quality in education. He has received the Education Excellence Award from the Montgomery County Democratic Conference of Young Democrats, the Southern Leadership Conference Man of Distinction Award, recognized by Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Omega Iota Iota chapter’s as Citizen of the Year. He received The Montgomery Advertiser King Spirit Award, K.E.E.P. Production Young Legend Award, and the Daring to Make a Difference Community Service Award. Ross received the Alabama School Board Association’s Power of One Award (2009), Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., State and District Citizen of the Year (2011). He received the Alabama Adult Education Director’s Association 2012 Champion Award

Senator Ross is also a member of numerous organizations such as, Omega Psi Phi, 100 Black Men of Montgomery,Inc., and the Alabama Education Association. He is a member of Hutchinson Missionary Baptist Church and it male chorus.

Senator Ross is married with two sons.

External links

• Alabama State Legislature – Senator Quinton T. Ross, Jr. official government website
• Project Vote Smart – Senator Quinton T. Ross Jr. (AL) profile
• Follow the Money – Quinton T Ross Jr
  • 2006 2002 campaign contributions

Quinton Ross, Jr Received a score that tied him with one other senator for the position as 'least conservative Senator' based on voting records http://ccofal.org/alabama/alabamastatesenate.html

References

• Dothan Eagle (corruption charges)
• CNN