Michele D. Hicks

Michele D. Hicks, Ed.D., currently serves as an ESL Instructor at Charles E. Jordan High School within Durham Public Schools, where responsibilities include instructing multilingual learners in English I, English II, and elective ESL courses, while also acting as co-chair of the ESL department. In addition, Hicks is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis, teaching graduate-level online education courses. Previous experience includes roles in Durham Public Schools involving partnerships with Rebound Alternatives for Youth, academic coaching, and instructional leadership, contributing significantly to student support and professional development. Earlier teaching experience spans several regional high schools, delivering comprehensive English curriculum across various literature subjects and engaging in extensive mentoring and academic collaboration. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, alongside a Master's in English and a Secondary English Teaching Certificate.