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Nikisha G Ware, PhD
Executive Director, Mississippi Learning Institute @ Jackson State University
Location: JACKSON, MS United States
Joined: May 7th, 2009

About (request update)

http://www.mlims.org/whoweare.htm

My Interview Question

Your iPod is overloaded. You must delete song files to create space. Whice song

Current Whereabouts:

building relationships between public local school districts and neighboring universities for the purposes of improving literacy instruction and enhancing teacher education preparation programs; this is done through providing professional development and conducting round table discussions with principals and university research faculty

Life & Professional Aspirations:

to raise children who are independent thinkers and who appreciate life and the fullness therein; to serve as the president of the state's largest community college

Website:

http://www.mlims.org/whoweare.htm or google me

Education (request update)

Tougaloo College class of 1991

Undergrad Major: Music

Campus Organization:

Zeta Phi Beta

Claim To Fame:

playing the piano and being the best 'stepper'

Most Memorable Moment:

being the '91 commencement speaker

The Florida State University and Mississippi State University class of

Grad Major:

High School: W.B. Murrah High School in Jackson, MS class of 1991

Activities & Accomplishments:

Student Council - Sophomore Class VP, Junior Class President, Student Body President; Debate Team; Academic Decathlon, Quiz Bowl Team; Mu Alpha Theta; Music; Academic and Performing Arts Complex (APAC

Best Memories:

graduating with scholarship offers totaling over $100,000!!!

Experience

I currently work with Mississippi Learning Institute @ Jackson State University as Executive Director
I have 13 years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.

Executive Director | Mississippi Learning Institute
From January 2006 to Current • 20 year(s)
Lead P-20 literacy initiatives, collaborate with university faculty and local principals, oversee policy development and grant management for education programs.

Intern | MS State Board for Community and Junior Colleges
From January 2006 to December 2006 • 0 year(s)
Applied theory to real-world community college administration settings at local and state levels.

Bureau Director | Mississippi Dept. of Education
From January 2003 to December 2006 • 3 year(s)
Supervised implementation of federal regulations and disbursement of over $300 million in No Child Left Behind Act funds to local educational agencies.

Division Director | Mississippi Dept. of Education
From January 2001 to December 2003 • 2 year(s)
Served as liaison between Mississippi State Board of Education and Legislature, tracked education-related bills and published legislative reports.

State Coordinator/Specialist | Mississippi Dept. of Education
From January 2000 to December 2001 • 1 year(s)
Coordinated Title II funds, provided professional development training, and managed Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration grant processes.

Classroom Teacher | Natchez Middle School
From January 1999 to December 2000 • 1 year(s)
Taught and supervised choral instruction for 7th and 8th grade students, implemented Share the Music curriculum series.

Classroom Teacher | Provine High School
From January 1998 to December 1999 • 1 year(s)
Taught choral and general music grades 9-12, participated in choral festivals and served on faculty committees.

Classroom Teacher | Buck Lake Elementary School
From January 1997 to December 1998 • 1 year(s)
Taught K-5 students in Extended Day Enrichment Program, taught general music, recorder, and chorus with adapted curriculum for exceptional learners.

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