Sherol Southerland, PhD*
SEA Lead VTSS Systems Coach
Bio:
Sherol was born and raised in Gasburg, VA (Brunswick County). In her 27+ years in education, she served as a high school English teacher, building administrator, and division leader before coming to VDOE's Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports-Research & Implementation Center (VTSS-RIC) at VCU, where she serves as the SEA Lead VTSS Systems Coach. Sherol lives in eastern Henrico with her children, Kenneth and LeCora, and two grandchildren, Kenzi and KB.
Professional Experience:
- SEA Lead VTSS Systems Coach: VTSS-RIC, Virginia Commonwealth University (2017-Present)
- Director of Safety & Disciplinary Hearing Review Officer: Hanover County Public Schools (2014-2017)
- Coordinator of Student Conduct: Henrico County Public Schools (2009-2014)
- Assistant Principal, Highland Springs High School: Henrico County Public Schools (2004-2009)
- Administrative Intern, Highland Springs High School: Henrico County Public Schools (2003-2004)
- English Teacher/Administrative Aide, Highland Springs High School: Henrico County Public Schools (1996-2003)
Partnership Projects:
- VTSS-RIC
Expertise:
- Teacher Efficacy
Education:
- Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University
- MT in Secondary English, Virginia Commonwealth University
- BA in English, Virginia Commonwealth University
Certifications and Licensure:
- Post-Master's Certificate: Reading Specialist
- Post-Master's Certificate: Educational Leadership
- Endorsement: English as a Second Language
- SWIS Facilitator (University of Oregon)
Research Interests:
- Teacher Efficacy and Retention,
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Publications:
Southerland, S. (2023). The influence of the covid-19 pandemic on rural virginia secondary teachers' self-efficacy. [Doctoral dissertation, Virginia Commonwealth University]. VCU Scholars Compass. https://doi.org/10.25772/AEEE-YX83
Professional Affiliations:
- APA (American Psychological Association)
- AERA (American Educational Research Association)
- NABSE (National Alliance of Black School Educators)
- VAABSE (Virginia Alliance of Black School Educators)
- BWEL (Black Women Education Leaders)
- WELV (Women Education Leaders in Virginia)