Biography
Dr. Tiffany Newsome is an Assistant Professor in the Human Services Department at
蘑菇短视频, bringing a unique blend of K鈥�12 leadership and higher
education expertise to her work in educational leadership and social justice.<br><br>She
earned her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Cultural Foundations
from UNC Greensboro, an M.S.A. in School Administration from UNC Chapel Hill, and
a B.A. in English with minors in Education and American Ethnic Studies from Wake Forest
University.<br><br>Before entering academia, Dr. Newsome served as an elementary principal,
assistant principal, middle school intern, and high school English teacher. Most recently,
she was a faculty member at the University of North Texas. Her professional journey
reflects a deep commitment to cultivating culturally responsive leaders grounded in
authenticity and purpose.<br><br>Dr. Newsome鈥檚 research focuses on educational leadership
preparation, principal development, Black school leadership, career readiness, and
the intersections of faith, spirituality, and equity. Her work is rooted in social
justice and reimagining leadership programs that affirm diverse identities and lived
experiences.<br><br>Outside of academia, she enjoys international travel, movies,
and game nights with family and friends. Whether mentoring aspiring leaders or collaborating
on equity-centered initiatives, Dr. Newsome leads with warmth, insight, and a deep
sense of purpose.
Teaching Interests
Dr. Newsome teaches courses on:<br>Shaping School Culture<br>Instructional Leadership<br>Professional
Development and Supervision
Research Interests
Dr. Newsome's work is rooted in social justice and reimagining leadership programs
that value diverse identities and lived experiences. More specifically, she focuses
on areas of educational leadership preparation, principal development, Black school
leadership, career readiness, and the intersections of faith, spirituality, and equity.
She also focuses on current developments of artificial intelligence and its usage
in educational leadership programs.
