Dr. Yalonda Jones graduated with her B.S. in Special Education from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She later went on to earn her master's degree in Instructional Leadership from Argosy University and her doctoral degree, having a focus on Curriculum and Teaching, from Northcentral University. 

 

Dr. Jones has taught and acted in a leadership role in the field of education for over twenty years. Throughout her journey as an educator, she has consulted with teachers on best practices to ensure compliance;  implemented mentoring programs for at-risk and underrepresented student populations and coordinated multicultural programs to bolster school climate and culture; as well as, formed positive community partnerships with business leaders and philanthropic organizations to support school remediation and mentoring initiatives. 

 

Dr. Yalonda Jones believes educators and administrators along with parental and community partnerships as stakeholders must develop and maintain a safe and harmonious learning environment supported with mutual trust, respect, high expectations and consistent discipline, while incorporating innovation and technology into a curriculum based on 21st Century skills in preparation for the competitive world. They educate with the end in mind in order to assess properly whether using common, formative, and/or summative assessments. They provide authentic, real-life experiences creating a literate environment consistent with a print rich atmosphere. They work harmoniously in the development of students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through modeling and encouragement in order to prepare students to be adequate contributors to society.