Dallas ISD Chief Human Capital Officer Robert Abel Receives Distinguished Service Award
Robert Abel, Chief of Human Capital for Dallas Independent School District, has been awarded the 2025 Distinguished Service Award by the Council of the Great City Schools, sponsored by Kelly Education. The award recognizes Abel's exceptional contributions to urban education management services.
Since becoming Chief of Human Capital in 2021, Abel has achieved notable improvements, including a 44% reduction in overall grievances and a 90% decrease in complex Level 3 grievances. Under his leadership, Dallas ISD's teacher applicant pool has grown by 14%.
Abel's two decades of educational leadership experience and his commitment to improving student outcomes have been praised by both Willie Burroughs, the Council's director of management services, and Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education.
Robert Abel, Chief of Human Capital per il Dallas Independent School District, ha ricevuto il Premio per il Servizio Distinto 2025 dal Council of the Great City Schools, sponsorizzato dalla Kelly Education. Il premio riconosce i contributi eccezionali di Abel ai servizi di gestione dell'istruzione urbana.
Da quando è diventato Chief of Human Capital nel 2021, Abel ha realizzato miglioramenti notevoli, tra cui una riduzione del 44% nelle lamentele complessive e una decrease del 90% nelle lamentele complesse di livello 3. Sotto la sua guida, il pool di candidati insegnanti del Dallas ISD è cresciuto del 14%.
Le due decadi di esperienza di leadership educativa di Abel e il suo impegno per il miglioramento dei risultati degli studenti sono stati elogiati sia da Willie Burroughs, direttore dei servizi di gestione del Council, sia da Nicola Soares, presidente della Kelly Education.
Robert Abel, Jefe de Capital Humano del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas, ha sido galardonado con el Premio al Servicio Distinguido 2025 por el Council of the Great City Schools, patrocinado por Kelly Education. El premio reconoce las contribuciones excepcionales de Abel a los servicios de gestión educativa urbana.
Desde que se convirtió en Jefe de Capital Humano en 2021, Abel ha logrado mejoras notables, incluyendo una reducción del 44% en quejas generales y una disminución del 90% en quejas complejas de nivel 3. Bajo su liderazgo, el grupo de solicitantes a maestros del Dallas ISD ha crecido un 14%.
Las dos décadas de experiencia en liderazgo educativo de Abel y su compromiso con la mejora de los resultados de los estudiantes han sido elogiados tanto por Willie Burroughs, director de servicios de gestión del Council, como por Nicola Soares, presidente de Kelly Education.
로버트 아벨, 달라스 독립 학교 구역 인적 자원 책임자가 2025년 특별 공로상을 켈리 교육이 후원하는 대도시 학교 협의회로부터 수상했습니다. 이 상은 아벨의 도시 교육 관리 서비스에 대한 탁월한 기여를 인정합니다.
2021년 인적 자원 책임자로 취임한 이후, 아벨은 전체 불만 사항에서 44% 감소와 복잡한 3급 불만 사항에서 90% 감소라는 주목할 만한 개선을 이루어냈습니다. 그의 지도 아래 달라스 ISD의 교사 지원자 풀이 14% 성장했습니다.
아벨의 20년간의 교육 리더십 경험과 학생 성과 향상에 대한 그의 헌신은 대도시 학교 협의회 관리 서비스 이사인 윌리 버러스와 켈리 교육의 회장인 니콜라 소아레스에 의해 칭찬받았습니다.
Robert Abel, Chef des ressources humaines pour le Dallas Independent School District, a reçu le Prix du Service Distingué 2025 du Council of the Great City Schools, parrainé par Kelly Education. Ce prix reconnaît les contributions exceptionnelles d'Abel aux services de gestion de l'éducation urbaine.
Depuis qu'il est devenu Chef des ressources humaines en 2021, Abel a réalisé des améliorations notables, notamment une réduction de 44% des plaintes globales et une diminution de 90% des plaintes complexes de niveau 3. Sous sa direction, le bassin de candidats enseignants du Dallas ISD a crû de 14%.
Les deux décennies d'expérience en leadership éducatif d'Abel et son engagement envers l'amélioration des résultats scolaires ont été loués à la fois par Willie Burroughs, directeur des services de gestion du Conseil, et Nicola Soares, présidente de Kelly Education.
Robert Abel, Leiter des Human Capital beim Dallas Independent School District, wurde mit dem Distinguished Service Award 2025 des Council of the Great City Schools ausgezeichnet, unterstützt von Kelly Education. Die Auszeichnung würdigt Abels außergewöhnliche Beiträge zu städtischen Bildungsmanagementdiensten.
Seit seiner Ernennung zum Chief of Human Capital im Jahr 2021 hat Abel bemerkenswerte Verbesserungen erreicht, einschließlich einer Reduzierung von 44% bei den Gesamtbeschwerden und einer Absenkung von 90% bei komplexen Beschwerden der Stufe 3. Unter seiner Leitung ist der Pool der Lehrerbewerber im Dallas ISD um 14% gewachsen.
Abels zwanzigjährige Erfahrung in der Bildungsleitung und sein Engagement für die Verbesserung der Schülerergebnisse wurden sowohl von Willie Burroughs, dem Direktor der Managementdienste des Councils, als auch von Nicola Soares, Präsidentin der Kelly Education, gelobt.
- 44% reduction in overall grievances
- 90% decrease in Level 3 grievances
- 14% growth in teacher applicant pool
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TROY, Mich., Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robert Abel, Chief of Human Capital for Dallas Independent School District, received the 2025 Distinguished Service Award presented by the Council of the Great City Schools. Sponsored by Kelly Education, the award honors an individual from the management services ranks for their distinguished service in urban education. This year, the recognition occurred at the annual Chief Human Resources Officers meeting in Baltimore, Maryland.
With over two decades of experience in educational leadership, Robert Abel has continually driven meaningful change in large, urban school districts, a vital part of the Council’s mission to improve student outcomes. Since stepping into his role as Chief of Human Capital in 2021, Abel has achieved significant milestones, including a
“This award recognizes Robert Abel for his outstanding leadership overseeing the human capital management department at Dallas Independent School District,” said Willie Burroughs, the Council’s director of management services. “His contributions have played a crucial role in the success of Dallas ISD by ensuring that the district attracts and retains high-quality educators and staff dedicated to fostering a positive educational experience for all students. It is a privilege to celebrate his remarkable achievements and lasting impact.”
“Robert Abel epitomizes the kind of leadership we strive to recognize—one marked by the profound impact on students and staff, as well as innovative solutions to urban education’s most pressing challenges,” said Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education. “His achievements are a testament to the power of visionary leadership in creating strong, equitable systems that benefit every level of the school community.”
Abel holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology from Oklahoma State University.
About the Council of the Great City Schools
The Council of the Great City Schools is the only national organization exclusively representing the needs of urban public schools. Composed of 78 large city school districts, its mission is to promote the cause of urban schools and to advocate for inner-city students through legislation, research and media relations. The organization also provides a network for school districts sharing common problems to exchange information, and to collectively address new challenges as they emerge to deliver the best possible education for urban youth. www.cgcs.org
About Kelly Education
Kelly Education powers the future of learning through customized workforce solutions, including hiring and recruiting, business management, professional development, academic, and social-emotional support across the full continuum of education––from early childhood, PK-12, special education, and therapeutic services to higher education, executive search, and beyond. Kelly Education is a business of Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), a global workforce solutions provider that’s always asking what’s next in the world of work. Learn more at kellyeducation.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
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