Angela Stanford

Dr. Angela Stanford serves as Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor of Education at Southern Arkansas University. She also directs the Ed.D. in Rural & Diverse Educational Leadership Program. Previously, she worked as a K-12 educator and Instructional Facilitator before transitioning to higher education.

Educational Background:

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (Liberty University)
• Ed.S. in Educational Leadership (Liberty University)
• M.Ed. in Science Education (Southern Arkansas University)
• B.S.E. in Elementary Education-Early Childhood (Southern Arkansas University)

Research Focus: Her work emphasizes improving educational practices through studies on teacher-student relationships, pedagogical strategies, neuroscience applications in teaching, STEM equity, leadership development, and learner engagement techniques.

Awards: National Board Certified Teacher credential from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).