Cassandra L. Conner

Academic Dean for Tradition
Assistant Professor of Education

cconner@wmcarey.edu
(228) 702-1829
Tradition Campus, A-129

Cassandra Conner, a native of Gulfport, MS, currently serves as the Academic Dean of the Tradition campus and as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education.   She retired from the public school system in 2011 where she served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and central office director.   Her primary duties as the Academic Dean are to coordinate the academic programs of the Tradition campus and to assist students with their academic needs or concerns.  Her teaching responsibilities within the Education Department include elementary education, literacy, and educational leadership courses.   Her professional interests include teacher education, educational technology, and instructional leadership. She also enjoys gardening, arts and crafts, writing, and spending time with her family.

Degrees and Certifications

• Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Leadership and Research, December 1997, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
• Specialist in Education, Elementary Education, August 1983, University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Park Campus, Long Beach, MS
• Master of Education, Elementary Education, May 1981, University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Park Campus, Long Beach, MS
• Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, May 1973, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
• AAAA Mississippi Teacher License with endorsements in Administrator Standard Career Level, Elementary Education (K-8), Mild and Moderate Disabilities (K-12)