Tony Jean Dickerson Ed.d.

Tony Jean Dickerson, Ed.D. currently serves as the Dean of the School of Education at Martin University, focusing on the training and licensing of urban teachers through a unique Teacher Prep Program. As the Founder and President of the Akoma Ntoso Modern Quilt Guild of Central Indiana, Tony facilitates a supportive community for quilters of color. Previous experience includes roles as a Virtual Tutor at the Center for Leadership Development, Title I Interventionist at Kindezi Academy, and Chief Data Officer at Benjamin Banneker Charter Academy of Technology, among others. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Education from The University of Kansas and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Central Missouri.