Whitney Webb

Whitney Webb serves as Assistant Dean for Certification and Undergraduate Studies and Clinical Assistant Professor of Higher Education at the University of Mississippi. Her roles include overseeing undergraduate academic advising, field experience, and teacher licensure certification. She holds a B.A. in Communications from North Carolina State University (1991), an M.Ed. in Higher Education (1995), and a Ph.D. in Education (1997), all from the University of Mississippi.

Her professional focus includes supporting teacher preparation in critical needs districts through programs like the Mississippi Teacher Corps and Mississippi Teacher Fellowship. Dr. Webb teaches courses such as Models of Inquiry and Literature Review, and Dissertation Guidance in the Department of Higher Education. She has extensive experience in educational grant projects, including improving high school graduation standards and supporting underserved school districts.

Her work emphasizes bridging academic research with practical educational policy, particularly in teacher certification and educator development. She maintains an active role in doctoral education through dissertation committee service.