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Leigh Anne Carter
Assistant Professor/Coordinator of Teacher Licensure
School Of Education
- +1 479-788-7259
- Leigh.Carter@uafs.edu
- MS108C University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Biography
| Degree | Major Emphasis/Program Name | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed.D. | Educational Leadership | Saint Louis University | 2005 |
| M.S.E. | Special Education - Gifted, Talented, and Creative | Arkansas State University |
1996 |
| B.S.E. | Fine Arts and Art Education (K-12) | Arkansas State University | 1992 |
Dr. Leigh A. Carter is an assistant professor in the School of Education atUAFS. Dr.
Carter earned her doctoral degree through Saint Louis University. In her role at UAFS,
she serves as the coordinator of field experiences and teacher licensure within the
same department. With more than three decades of experience as an educator in Missouri,
Texas, and Arkansas, she has taught students across elementary, middle, and secondary
grade levels. Dr. Carter’s public school experience includes serving as a teacher,
principal, district director (GT and ESOL), and assistant superintendent. Her research
interests include mentoring practices to support early career educators, equal access
and a culturally responsive approach in teaching, and academic support through wraparound
services.
Having graduated from Mountain Home High School and being a long-term resident of
the Natural State, Dr. Carter appreciates the opportunities provided to her and her
family here in Arkansas. She is eager to give back and serve at UAFS. In her current
role, she is dedicated to preparing teacher candidates to be “Day-One Ready” for their
future teaching careers.