Cassandra Conner, a native of Gulfport, MS, currently serves as the Dean of the Tradition campus and as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education. She retired from the public school system in 2011 where she served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and central office director. Her professional interests include teacher education, educational technology, and instructional leadership. She also enjoys gardening, arts and crafts, writing, and spending time with her family.

Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Leadership and Research, December 1997, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

Specialist in Education, Elementary Education, August 1983, University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Park Campus, Long Beach, MS

Master of Education, Elementary Education, May 1981, University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Park Campus, Long Beach, MS

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, May 1973, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

AAAA Mississippi Teacher License with endorsements in Administrator Standard Career Level, Elementary Education (K-8), Mild and Moderate Disabilities (K-12)