Kym Acuna

Dr. Kym Acuna serves as the Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Wayne State College. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked as a high school and middle school teacher, middle school principal, college professor, and department chair. She founded a middle school in Zacatecas, Mexico, where she resided for 15 years, and is actively engaged in promoting educational opportunities for underserved students.

Education:

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy, Pepperdine University (2013)
• Master of Education, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (2004)
• B.A. in Sociology and Political Science, Ouachita Baptist University (1993)

Her research focuses on leadership development, social justice in education, and strategies to enhance student success. She received the prestigious 2022 Charles Dunn Award for her contributions to liberal arts education. Her community efforts emphasize equitable access to education through service-learning initiatives.

Dr. Acuna’s career includes founding a middle school in Mexico and leading departments at higher education institutions. She continues to advocate for marginalized students and integrate practical leadership training into academic programs.