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Jamelle S. Wilson serves as the fifth dean of the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies (SPCS), succeeding Dean Emeritus James L. Narduzzi after his 21-year tenure. She holds the academic rank of Professor in Education and actively participates in the SPCS Speakers Bureau, focusing on the experiences of working professionals and adult learners pursuing degrees and certificates for career advancement.
Her educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English, University of Virginia, 1991
- Master of Teaching (M.T.) in Secondary English Education, University of Virginia, 1991
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in English, Writing and Rhetoric, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1998
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Virginia, 2002
Wilson's research expertise centers on Educational Leadership, School Leadership, and Assessment in Public Education, with a strong emphasis on contemporary challenges in educational systems. Her work with Partners in the Arts—a Richmond-based program supporting arts integration across curricula under SPCS—demonstrates her commitment to innovative teaching methodologies and community engagement in education.
Prior to her deanship, Wilson served as Superintendent of Schools for Hanover County, Virginia, following a progressive career in Hanover County Public Schools spanning roles from classroom teacher to assistant superintendent. As a former adjunct professor in SPCS's Educational Leadership and Policy Studies graduate program, she contributed directly to training future education administrators and policymakers.
Wilson actively collaborates with Partners in the Arts through governance board service, advancing arts integration initiatives across Richmond-area schools. Her leadership prioritizes expanding the University of Richmond's role in meeting regional educational needs while supporting adult learners' professional development and personal enrichment goals within the Richmond community.
