Tiffany Ridgeway

Dr. Tiffany Ridgeway is an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, with over 20 years of experience in education. Her career includes roles as a K-12 teacher, guidance counselor, and principal. She focuses on preparing aspiring educators with professional insights and hands-on teaching experience.

• PhD - Mississippi State University (2016)
• MED - Texas A&M University-College Station (2004)
• BS - University of North Texas (2002)

Her research interests center on Elementary Education, School Guidance Counseling, Academic & Behavior Intervention, and Teacher Effectiveness, emphasizing practical strategies for classroom management and curriculum design.

Dr. Ridgeway is affiliated with the Missippi Association of Educators, National Education Association, and Delta Kappa Gamma, an honor society for women educators. She teaches courses such as CIE 304: Elementary Education Practicum I and CIE 343: Curriculum: Primary & Middle Grades, reflecting her commitment to pre-service teacher training.