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Dr. Jennifer K. Young Wallace elected president of the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) for the 2025-2026 term, receiving her gavel at the national convention in New Orleans in March

Makes history as the fifth African American elected national president of ATE in its 104-year history and the first president who is a graduate and employee of a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)

Dr. Wallace is a tenured associate professor and coordinator of the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program at Jackson State University with degrees from Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, and Mississippi College

Presidential theme "Empowering a Global Community of Educators to Leave a STAMP on Education" focuses on social emotional learning, transformational leadership, advocacy, multiculturalism, and professional practices

House of Representatives commends Dr. Young Wallace for her election and achievement in bringing positive recognition to Mississippi educators