Published Aug. 12, 2020
Deans for Impact has named Myra Lovett, Ed.D., of the University of Louisiana Monroe, a 2020 Impact
Academy fellow.
Lovett is Director of the School of Education, College of Arts, Education, and Sciences. She is one of 17 chosen for the fellowship's
fifth cohort for their commitment to improving educator preparation. Each cohort is
selected through an intensive nomination and application process.
Deans for Impact connects with leaders of educator preparation programs, helping them
transform their programs, sustaining these transformations over time, and influencing
policy that affects their work.
"As an educator for over 20 years, I have had the privilege of working in both K-12
and higher education environments. My own commitment to teacher excellence and the
implementation of best practice for teaching aligns well with Deans for Impact," said
Lovett. "Having worked with this organization on higher education curriculum in the
past, I know well their excellence and dedication to teacher preparation, so I was
honored to be selected to participate in Impact Academy as a member of this cohort."
Lovett holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from LSU, a Master of Education from the
University of Mary Hardin Baylor, and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from
ULM. She joined ULM faculty as a graduate assistant in 2012. She became Assistant
Professor/Coordinator of Field Experiences and Teacher Candidacy in 2014, and Associate
Director of the School of Education in 2016. Lovett holds memberships in international,
national, and state education associations.
"The opportunity to be an Impact fellow will allow for collaboration and problem solving
with other chairs, deans, and directors nationwide, the continued development of leadership
skills, and the ability to build relationships across myriad institutions that will
positively affect our programs in ULM's School of Education. During these tumultuous
times, it is so important to be focused and connected so that positive growth can
be realized," she said.
"Although I have lived and taught across the Southeast and Southwest U.S., coming
to ULM was a welcomed return to family and friends, as I consider Northeast Louisiana
to be my home. I am so thankful for the support of my dean, Dr. John Pratte, my husband,
Matt, and my son, Silas, who have all supported my educational and professional goals,"
Lovett said.
Under Lovett's leadership, in 2020, the National Council on Teacher Quality Teacher Prep Review gave ULM an A for programs preparing elementary teacher candidates
on how to teach reading. The ULM School of Education earned accreditation for its
educator preparation programs from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Programs in 2018.
