SMU Education Policy and Leadership

Time for another M.Ed. Monday! This week, meet Dawei Wang - “I want to be the kind of leader who combines Michael Scott’s enthusiasm, Pam’s heart, and a manageable dose of Dwight’s love for rules. I am committed to helping shape schools where students and teachers thrive."

At SMU, we shape world changers! From leading a single school to shaping district policies, educational leaders can directly impact and improve student outcomes. Earn your M.Ed. in educational leadership and help reimagine what's possible for the minds of tomorrow.

Join in welcoming the newest Ed.D. cohorts to SMU! 🎉 It has been a pleasure to meet and speak with all the new students at today's Ed.D. program orientation. We are overjoyed to be a part of your vocational journey!

Congratulations and the best of luck to the students of Cohort 14, who are ascending into their residency year! We can’t wait to see the meaningful impact you make in your schools and communities!

Ed.D. Higher Ed. Student, Sheridan Nixon, joined a powerful panel on the All In: Student Pathways Forward podcast to discuss the role of community colleges in advancing workforce and adult education. Click here to check it out:bit.ly/3IVPLvE

You know what else takes no hesitation? Earning your graduate degree at SMU 💯 Learn more: smu.edu/epl

As I reflect on the past year, I am so proud of our growth and learning! We are eager and ready to #coach #teachers so they can deliver the best #quality #instruction our #kids deserve. #Thankful to be starting year 2 with best! Bring on Residency Year!!! #Cohort14 #PonyUp #SMU

Congratulations to Ed.D. Educational Leadership alum Olga Romero on her recent appointment as the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction at @IrvingISD! Dr. Romero, we are excited to see how much you will impact education and the world around you in your new role.

Big ideas. Real impact. An Ed.D. in Higher Education empowers you to lead at the highest levels. Classes meet on select weekends—designed for working professionals. Learn more here: bit.ly/4avi5gB

Want to lead with data? 📈 Shape the future of schools? 🏫 A Master of Education does all that—and more for your students. Read the 5 ways an M.Ed. can drive student success: bit.ly/40EhPJZ

“Howdy! My name is Jo Rohde, I have been in education for 16 years as an English teacher, Academic Coordinator, and Instructional Coach.” “I am excited to work on my master's degree at SMU because I have seen the leaders they help to create.” Glad to have you aboard, Jo!

Shoutout to MEd Education Leadership Student, Olaf Montiel-Escandon! He represented ClassDojo at this year's ISTE live Ed-tech conference. As a teacher at Dallas ISD, Olaf is a @ClassDojo ambassador championing teacher-family communication. @ISTEofficial

Apart from teaching the legal intricacies of education, Dr. Black can be found jamming out 📖 🎸 Earlier this summer, he performed at a benefit for the Denton High School Family Assistance Foundation! Learn more about their mission here: bit.ly/4kfvbU5 @DHSCares

Congratulations to MEd Education Leadership Alumnus, Garvin Williams, who was recently announced as the new principal of Edward Titche Elementary School at DISD. Garvin, we can’t wait to see the impact you’ll have in this new position! @dallasschools @EdwardTitche

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of life and devastation caused by the recent flash floods in Central Texas. We hold in prayer all those affected—especially the families still waiting for news about their children, and the communities surrounding the impacted camps. To…

Your experiences and education have prepared you to lead. SMU’s Ed.D. in PK-12 Educational Leadership will prepare you to transform systems and inspire others. Ready to take the next step? Find out more here: bit.ly/4bs4Xdx

🚀 Project SCALE is ready for takeoff! Led by Dr. Leanne Ketterlin-Geller, it studies the impact of Fraction Face-Off, an in-school intervention for 5th–8th graders with math difficulties. Seeking school partners for 2025–26! Learn more: bit.ly/45GTgzD @RME_SMU

Ready to turn your passion into a profession? “Higher education is a competitive field with many opportunities for advancement and accolades...and your contributions to campuses can bring vibrancy to the college experience.” Learn more here: bit.ly/4jA6aD7

Congratulations to our newest M.Ed. Education Leadership Cohort on the completion of their first round of summer intensive courses! 🎉🎉

“I am Mollie Ferguson, a Dallas native, DISD Teacher, and aspiring leader... I am excited to get my master’s in ed. leadership to broaden my reach in empowering teachers and learners to change the world." We are overjoyed to be a part of your journey, Mollie. Welcome to SMU!