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Sharon Ross, Ed.D., serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership within the College of Education and Human Services at East Texas A&M University. She joined the university in August 2022, bringing over 26 years of K-12 education experience including eight years as Superintendent of Schools across two Texas districts and roles as principal and assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction.
Her academic credentials include:
- DDiv., Theological Seminary, Bread of Life Christian University Theological Seminary (Tyler campus), 2016
- Ed.D., Educational Administration, Stephen F. Austin State University, 2000
- M.Ed., Educational Administration, University of Texas at Tyler, 1996
- B.S., Elementary Education, University of Texas at Tyler, 1990
- A.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Tyler Junior College, 1983
Dr. Ross's research centers on superintendent leadership challenges with specialized focus on African American and rural women administrators, district/campus leadership dynamics, rural education barriers, and resilience-building strategies for educational leaders. Her work addresses systemic gaps in support systems for diverse administrators navigating high-stress environments while advocating for transformative leadership models that reimagine future school ecosystems.
Her 2022-2024 publications reveal consistent emphasis on resilience during crises, principal preparation reform, and gender-specific leadership experiences. These works interconnect themes of data-driven instructional leadership, emotional support systems, and rural administrator challenges, demonstrating her commitment to practical solutions for educational equity and leadership sustainability.
Her professional recognition includes:
- Texas Council of Women School Executives Bravo Award (2024)
Dr. Ross actively mentors future administrators through courses like EDAD 515 Leading Effective Schools and EDAD 561 Culturally Responsive Campus Leadership, emphasizing real-world application and transformative advising. She creates opportunities that prepare 'day-one ready' leaders through practitioner insights, guest speaker sessions with current administrators, and personalized guidance that extends beyond coursework to shape careers in and beyond education.
She maintains active involvement with the School Leadership Alliance Region 10 ESC Superintendent Certification Partnership and hosts weekly Facebook bible studies through her church ministry, while balancing family life with her blended family of four daughters and eleven grandchildren.
