Meet the OEA Director
About Dr. LaRetha Odumosu
“Dr. O”
Dr. LaRetha C.P. Odumosu (“Dr. O”) is an education leader and consultant with over 15 years of experience in school leadership and organizational transformation. As a veteran school leader, Dr. O has led public schools in Philadelphia, PA, New Castle and Wilmington Delaware. In these roles, she has spearheaded initiatives that improved student achievement, increased enrollment, and strengthened school operations. As a consultant, Dr. O has supported schools and organizations across the Philadelphia region in leadership development, school improvement and change management. Dr. O has spent the past two decades serving schools in underserved communities, leading efforts that have resulted in academic growth, budget recovery, and improved school culture.
Related Experience
- Designed and led strategic planning and execution processes for schools, aligning vision, strategy, and measurable outcomes.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement, including school leaders, educators, and community members, to inform data-driven decision-making.
- Guided schools in restructuring efforts, resulting in operational improvements, increased student enrollment, and enhanced instructional outcomes.
- Developed and implemented talent management strategies to strengthen leadership capacity and staff retention.
- Spearheaded initiatives that reduced chronic absenteeism, improved student discipline, and increased student access to high-quality programming.
Dr. O holds a Ph.D. in Urban Education from Temple University, an M.A. in English Literature from Pennsylvania State University, and a B.A. in English from Rutgers University. She is a dedicated advocate for equitable education and sustainable school improvement.
Contact Dr. O
LaRetha “Dr. O” Odumosu, PhD
Director, Office of Educational Advocacy
City of Wilmington