Myra B. Lovett

Dr. Myra B. Lovett is the Director of the School of Education at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM), where she plays a key leadership role and teaches in the online Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction program. She is actively involved in shaping teacher education and curriculum development at the graduate level.

Educational Background:

• Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction
• M.Ed. in Special Education with a concentration in Educational Psychology
• B.S. in Elementary Education

Dr. Lovett's research and professional interests center on improving teacher preparation through yearlong residency programs, mentoring and coaching of teacher candidates, and enhancing communication in educational environments. She is particularly interested in the use of student surveys in P-12 classrooms as a tool for instructional improvement and teacher development. Her work bridges theory and practice in curriculum design and instructional leadership.

Her teaching focuses on best practices in communication and collaboration, particularly in problem-solving contexts within educational settings. She emphasizes professionalism and effective stakeholder engagement in her courses.

Dr. Lovett has presented nationally and published on topics including non-public school decision-making and teacher candidate development. Her career includes 11 years of K–12 teaching experience in elementary and middle school, which informs her practical and impactful approach to higher education.

She advises prospective students to embrace the rigor and transformative potential of the Ed.D. program, noting its capacity to open unexpected professional doors.