Cora Thompson, Ed.D, has been appointed interim dean for the College of Education (COE). Before her appointment she served as interim department chair. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Savannah State College, a master’s degree in education from Troy State University and a doctorate degree in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
 
“Dr. Thompson’s decades of experience in the field and in the classroom are invaluable,” said SSU Interim President Kimberly Ballard-Washington. “I am grateful she agreed to serve the university in this capacity.”
 
Thompson retired from the Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12 sector after 32 years and holds a current Georgia Teacher Certified License with three professional endorsements. Within COE, she serves as field placement and partnership coordinator, post baccalaureate program coordinator, middle grades program coordinator and associate professor.