Lorinda Hackett, a professor of teacher education at Missouri Southern State University, has been named interim dean of the university’s School of Education.
She began her duties June 1, following the retirement of Dr. Deborah Brown at the end of the spring semester.
Hackett received her bachelor’s of science in education and her master’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University, before obtaining her education specialist degree in 1993. Before joining Missouri Southern in 2000, she taught social sciences at Pittsburg High School.
She began her career at Missouri Southern as a teacher certification officer, and became an assistant professor and full-time instructor in 2006. She became an associate professor in 2013 and served as chair of the Teacher Education Department starting in 2015.
Hackett also served on an oversight ad hoc committee during the development of a new faculty handbook.
During her time as department chair, the Teacher Education Department became the first in the state to meet new accreditation standards set forth by the Council for Accreditation Preparation (CAEP).
“I’m humbled by the opportunity to serve in a leadership capacity at Missouri Southern,” said Hackett. “I have high regard for the departments in the School of Education.
“Higher education is at a transformational time and is facing some unprecedented challenges. I look forward to being part of the collective effort to move the university forward and continuing its role as a vibrant part of the Joplin community.”
Dr. Paula Carson, provost and vice president of academic affairs, said she was pleased that Hackett accepted the important leadership within the School of Education and the university.
“She possesses a strong sense of vision, and I’m looking forward to working with her in this role to strengthen these programs and build connections with alumni.”
Hackett received her bachelor’s of science in education and her master’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University, before obtaining her education specialist degree in 1993. Before joining Missouri Southern in 2000, she taught social sciences at Pittsburg High School.
She began her career at Missouri Southern as a teacher certification officer, and became an assistant professor and full-time instructor in 2006. She became an associate professor in 2013 and served as chair of the Teacher Education Department starting in 2015.
Hackett also served on an oversight ad hoc committee during the development of a new faculty handbook.
During her time as department chair, the Teacher Education Department became the first in the state to meet new accreditation standards set forth by the Council for Accreditation Preparation (CAEP).
“I’m humbled by the opportunity to serve in a leadership capacity at Missouri Southern,” said Hackett. “I have high regard for the departments in the School of Education.
“Higher education is at a transformational time and is facing some unprecedented challenges. I look forward to being part of the collective effort to move the university forward and continuing its role as a vibrant part of the Joplin community.”
Dr. Paula Carson, provost and vice president of academic affairs, said she was pleased that Hackett accepted the important leadership within the School of Education and the university.
“She possesses a strong sense of vision, and I’m looking forward to working with her in this role to strengthen these programs and build connections with alumni.”
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