sentences:  A seasoned executive and visionary in the fields of education, group care and mental health settings, child welfare and family services, Dr. Ross has established six charter schools and has co-authored two books and numerous journal articles pertaining to the treatment of emotionally troubled children and the management of organizations designed to serve disadvantaged children.Amongst his honors, he received an Innovator of the Year Award and a Corporate Culture Award in Baltimore for developing the Transformation Education philosophy and an Innovator of the Year Award from the National Association of Private Special Education Centers for his work in special education.He is past president of the Towsontowne Rotary Club and Foundation.