Edna R. Thomas, a native of Natchez, MS, is an educator who served 30 years in the K-12 setting prior to coming to William Carey University. She has served as a teacher, assistant principal, supervising principal, recruitment and retention specialist and Assistant Superintendent for two MS school districts. She is also a nationally certified facilitator and coach for the National Institute for School Leadership. She enjoys traveling, reading, teaching Sunday school and spending time with her family.

Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, University of Southern Mississippi
M.S. in Science Education, University of Southern Mississippi
B.S. in Biology, Alcorn State University