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JPS Assistant Superintendent Receives National Education Award
July 22, 2019
Dionne Woody |
Dionne Woody was recognized by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Central MS Chapter with its prestigious Education Award. She was one of three outstanding professional women honored in the areas of Economic Empowerment, Education, and Health. Awards were presented at the organization's High Tea event held this spring at the Hilton Jackson.
Woody currently serves as an Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Schools in JPS. She helped the school maintain its B rating for multiple years until it achieved an A rating and moved up to a No. 15 ranking in 2018. Prior to serving at Key, Woody led Bradley Elementary School from low performing to successful in four years as its instructional leaders. Throughout her esteemed career, Woody has emphasized a whole-child approach to educating children.
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Central MS Chapter strives to be a premier advocacy organization of diverse women, committed to unity of purpose in addressing issues of concern to the global community, more specifically, the African American community. This purpose is achieved by building collaborative partnerships and inspiring shared solutions, as well as promoting gender equity and progressive change.