Margaret M. Jones

Margaret M. Jones, Ed.D. is an experienced education administrator currently serving as the Education Administrator for Specialized Treatment Centers and Charter Schools at the Alabama State Department of Education since January 2024. Prior to this role, Margaret was the principal of Edgewood Elementary School in Selma City Schools from July 2018 to December 2023, where Margaret was recognized as a top three finalist for Alabama's National Distinguished Principal in 2023. Margaret's extensive background includes positions such as Director of Student Social Services at Montgomery Alabama Public Schools, Executive Director of Learning Supports and Social Services at the Alabama Department of Youth Services, and Assessment Specialist at the Alabama Department of Education. Academic qualifications include a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Law from Alabama State University and multiple degrees and certifications in educational administration and special education.