She is a certified licensed educator in Elementary Education and Middle Grades Education. She served in the P12 sector for 32 years as a classroom teacher, ELA Resource teacher, EIP Lead Teacher, and District Differentiated Resource Personnel. She is also endorsed with Georgia Professional Standards Commission in Reading, Gifted Education, and Teacher Support Specialist.

 

Dr. Thompson finds unceasing joy in being able to return to her beloved alma mater, Savannah State University in 2013 to help with the return and preparation of the Teacher Education Preparation Program. Currently, Dr. Thompson is a tenured Associate Professor, Middle Grades Education Coordinator, Post Baccalaureate Coordinator, Field & Clinical Experience Coordinator, and serves as the Interim Dean for the College of Education. Her teaching philosophy focuses on two main components: innovative student-centered learning environment and positive student-teacher relationship. She feels blessed to be given the opportunity to develop, grow, and market the College of Education while recruiting, retaining, and graduating college students. As an educational leader in the city of Savannah and in the state of Georgia, Dr. Thompson values the mission and the responsibility to train college students to become teachers, fortify research-based instructional practices in and out of the classroom as well as empower teachers already in the field.

 

Dr. Thompson is a

• Life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

• Life member of Savannah State University National Alumni Association

• Member of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.

• Member of the National Council of Negro Women

• Governing Board member of Tybee Island Maritime Academy

• Member of Savannah REAL (Racial, Equity, and Leadership) Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson Taskforce

• Member of PDK (Phi Delta Kappa) International Educational Organization

• Member of Pi Lambda Theta Education Honor Society

• Savannah State University Campus Advisor for five student organizations:

  • Gamma Upsilon of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 

  • Educators Rising

  • Georgia Association of Educators

  • iTIGER MALE, Initiative of Educators

  • Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society

• Member of several educational committees with Georgia Professional Standards.

 

Dr, Thompson is grounded in her Christian faith and stands firm on her belief. She is a member of St. Philip Monumental AME Church where she serves as a steward of the church, member of the Missionary Society, and Director of the Young People’s Department. One of her favorite scripture is Romans 12:7, “If your gift is serving others, serve well. If you are a teacher, teach well”. She is a servant of our Lord and Savior who works diligently, serves with humility, and strives to empower others using her talents, gifts, and resources favored by God professionally, socially, and personally.

 

She is proud and honored to be the mother of three young adult men (Darien, Donovan and Donte’), the grandmother of two beautiful granddaughters (Kiara and Savannah), and one great granddaughter (Kai’Loni). She is a grateful thirteen-year Breast Cancer Survivor!

 

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future, Jeremiah 29:11