Tarrynce G. Robinson, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools, West Allis–West Milwaukee
School District
Dr. Tarrynce Robinson
Dr. Tarrynce Robinson, a native of Houston, Texas, currently serves as Superintendent of the West Allis–West Milwaukee School District in Wisconsin. With more than 26 years of dedicated service in education, Dr. Robinson has built a distinguished career as a transformational leader committed to equity, excellence, and opportunity. His prior leadership roles include principalships at Pleasantville Elementary, Foerster Elementary, Holland Middle (Houston ISD), and Bailey Middle (Spring ISD), as well as serving as a School Support Officer in Houston ISD.
Throughout his career, Dr. Robinson has championed the belief that recognizing the humanity within the communities we serve leads to lasting change and collective success. Guided by this philosophy, he continues to inspire students, families, and educators to reach their fullest potential.
Under his leadership, the West Allis–West Milwaukee School District has achieved significant milestones, including voter approval of two historic referendum measures in 2024 to ensure competitive staff compensation and address long-overdue facility improvements. The district has also seen notable academic growth, with all schools rated “Meets Expectations” or higher for two consecutive years and overall performance increasing by 11 points, outpacing 82% of districts statewide. Dr. Robinson also led the creation of the district’s new strategic plan, Destination West: Build, Empower, and Thrive, developed through a collaborative and inclusive process.
Dr. Robinson earned his Bachelor of Arts in Government from Huston-Tillotson University, where he met his wife of 24 years, Chamelia Watkins-Robinson. They are the proud parents of two children: Tarrynce II (22) and Chandler (14). He received his Master’s in Education Administration from Prairie View A&M University and his Doctorate in Education from the University of Houston. He holds Texas certifications in Elementary Education (1–8), Special Education (EC–12), Principal (EC–12), and Superintendent (EC–12).
An active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Dr. Robinson has served in multiple leadership roles, including 23rd Southwestern Regional Vice President and District Director of Texas. He has been recognized as a YMCA Minority Achiever, received the John and Drucie Chase Award from UNCF–Houston, and earned the Alpha Phi Alpha Presidential Citation for his leadership in advancing the Fraternity’s “Highchair to Higher Education” initiative. He is also a member of the National Alliance of Black School Educators and the American Association of School Administrators.