Director's Welcome

Welcome to the School of Education

Southern University and A&M College

We are committed to providing you with rigorous academic preparation, meaningful clinical experiences, mentorship, professional development, and the support necessary to become knowledgeable, reflective, innovative, and compassionate education professionals.

It is with great enthusiasm and a profound sense of purpose that I welcome you to the School of Education at Southern University and A&M College. I am honored to serve as the new Director of the School of Education and to join a community with a distinguished legacy of preparing educators, leaders, and advocates who transform schools and communities.

As we begin this new chapter together, our focus will remain firmly centered on academic excellence, student success, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will honor the rich traditions that have shaped our School while embracing new opportunities to strengthen our programs, expand our partnerships, advance research and scholarship, and prepare highly effective educators for an increasingly dynamic educational landscape.

To our students: You are at the heart of our mission. We are committed to providing you with rigorous academic preparation, meaningful clinical experiences, mentorship, professional development, and the support necessary to become knowledgeable, reflective, innovative, and compassionate education professionals.

To our faculty and staff: Your expertise, dedication, and commitment are essential to our success. I look forward to working collaboratively with you to cultivate an environment that values excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, innovation, and shared leadership.

To our alumni, school and district partners, community organizations, and other stakeholders: Your partnership is vital. Together, we can strengthen the educator pipeline, address critical educational needs, create opportunities for our students, and extend the impact of Southern University throughout Louisiana and beyond.

The future of education requires us to be forward-thinking while remaining grounded in our mission and legacy. As Director, I am committed to fostering a culture in which ideas are welcomed, collaboration is intentional, accountability is shared, and excellence is the expectation.

This is an exciting time for the School of Education. Together, we will build upon our strong foundation, elevate the visibility and impact of our programs, and continue preparing educators and leaders who are equipped to serve, lead, innovate, and transform.

I invite each of you to join us as we move the School of Education forward with vision, purpose, innovation, and excellence.

Welcome to a new chapter in the School of Education. I look forward to the extraordinary work we will accomplish together.

With Jaguar Pride,

Dr. Camacia Smith-Ross, EdD

Director, School of Education

Southern University and A&M College