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Portrait of Erika Dillard

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Erika Dillard

Special Education Teacher at Mansfield ISD

  • Lamar University
  • Counseling
  • Class of 2016
  • Duncanville, TX

Member since December 2014

About

I am a graduate of the University of North Texas with a BA is Sociology with a minor in Human Services, and am currently employed as a high school Special Education Teacher. I also have an MA in Educational Leadership from Walden University and have completed the Principal Certification Program through Lamar University. I am an advocate for education and believe in lifelong learning. Currently, I am attending Lamar University to obtain an MEd in School Counseling.

Education

  • Lamar University

    Principal Certification

    2014

  • Lamar University

    School Counseling

    2014 – 2016

  • Walden University

    Educational Administration

    2009 – 2011

  • University of North Texas

    Sociology/Human Services

    2004 – 2005

Honors and awards

  • Dean's List

    University of North Texas

  • Teacher of the Year 2011-2012

    J. N. Ervin Elementary School

Goals and interests

Career goal

My ultimate goal is to become a school principal. However, I want to have a well rounded approach of school operations prior to pursuing that role.

Graduate school interests

I plan to obtain a PhD is the field of Education.

Outside the classroom

I love reading, writing, listening to music, and working out.

Experience

  • Special Education Teacher

    Mansfield ISD

    Aug 2014 – Dec 2014

  • 3rd Grade Teacher

    Dallas ISD

    Aug 2007 – Jun 2014

  • Special Education Teacher

    Texans Can Academy

    Aug 2006 – Aug 2007

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced

Additional information

  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.