STARKVILLE — Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District will soon have a new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction.
Vernita Wilson was hired by the board in May to take over the position as of July 1 with an annual salary of $132,500.
Wilson is replacing current deputy superintendent Christy Maulding, who is retiring at the end of June. Maulding’s retirement was accepted by the board in April.
Wilson is coming to SOCSD with more than 17 years of experience in education and educational sales. She has most recently served as the manager of Mississippi sales for Bailey Education Group, which offers coaching and professional development services to school districts.
“I’m eager to collaborate with the teachers and the curriculum team to implement innovative approaches to instruction,” Wilson told The Dispatch in an email. “It’s my hope that collectively we can keep making instructional gains that will be beneficial to all students. I also look forward to seeing the ‘aha’ moments that students get when they fully understand concepts.”
Wilson received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Alcorn State University, and she has a specialist degree and doctorate from Delta State University.
In addition to her work with Bailey Education Group, Wilson has worked in administration and the classroom in Jackson Public School District and as a Spanish and English teacher in Vicksburg-Warren and Hinds County school districts. She has experience as an adjunct instructor at ASU, as an English II educational consultant for the Kirkland Group and an item writer for educational assessments, according to an SOCSD press release.
Superintendent Tony McGee said he is excited for Wilson to join the district for the 2023-24 school year.
“She has a wealth of experience working with districts across Mississippi to support their professional development of teachers and effective classroom instruction,” McGee said in the press release. “Her experience in the classroom and as an instructional specialist will be a huge asset as we continue to provide students with excellent learning opportunities that lead to successful outcomes.”
Wilson said returning to school to further her own education while working in educational sales helped her network and learn alongside educational leaders in the state, and it gave her a pool of references to guide her.
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