Dr. Robert R. Zywicki is the Senior Strategic Advisor of the Rutgers University Center for Effective School Practices. He has served the center since 2014, most recently as Superintendent in Residence (2023-2026) and previously as Professional Development Coordinator (2014-2022). In those roles he led the Center’s district-facing work on multi-tiered systems of support, graduation pathways, program audits, and board governance. He now advises the center on strategy, partnerships, and its evaluation work with school districts and education providers. Dr. Zywicki is a two-time PK-12 superintendent, and two time assistant superintendent having led urban, rural, and suburban. His expertise spans MTSS, comprehensive assessment, differentiated instruction, project-based learning, and school finance.