Willette Jones

Dr. Willette Jones currently serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at Walden University, Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences, teaching in the Education Specialist and Master’s of Education and Leadership Principal Licensure Program. Additionally, served as a virtual supervisor in Walden’s Bachelor of Science Early Education program and as a Postdoctoral Fellowship Coach in Walden’s Postdoctoral Fellowship for Teaching and Research Program.
Since 1989, Dr. Jones served as a special education teacher, elementary school principal, adjunct instructor, and has held several roles in professional development and leadership in the Philadelphia School District.
Dr. Jones holds a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Temple University, a Master’s in Education from Antioch University, and a Doctorate, specializing in Administration and Leadership from Walden University. She holds a PA Special Education Teaching Certification, Principal’s Certification from Cheyney University, and a Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility from Temple University.
Dr. Jones’ research interests include culturally responsive pedagogy, teacher and principal training, and development.

Education

EdD, Walden University

MEd, Antioch University

BS, Temple University

Awards / Honors

Rose Lindenbaum Improvement of Education Award, School District of Philadelphia, 2006

Publications

Shapiro, J. P., Gross, S. J., Shapiro, S. H., Catarro, A. F., Shuda, J. R., Douglas Zander, W., Marshall, Y. J., Jones, W., Connelly, K. Q., Lake, C. J. (2013). Equality Versus Equity.