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Tiffany Newsome

Tiffany Newsome

Assistant Professor

College of Education and Allied Professions

Human Services

Contact Information

Email: tnewsome@wcu.edu
Office: 203 Biltmore Park Building

Biography

Dr. Tiffany Newsome is an Assistant Professor in the Human Services Department at 糖心Vlog University, bringing a unique blend of K鈥�12 leadership and higher education expertise to her work in educational leadership and social justice.<br>She earned her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Cultural Foundations from UNC Greensboro, an M.S.A. in School Administration from UNC Chapel Hill, and a B.A. in English with minors in Education and American Ethnic Studies from Wake Forest University.<br><br>Before entering academia, Dr. Newsome served as an elementary principal, assistant principal, middle school intern, and high school English teacher. Most recently, she was a faculty member at the University of North Texas. Her professional journey reflects a deep commitment to cultivating culturally responsive leaders grounded in authenticity and purpose.<br><br>Dr. Newsome鈥檚 research focuses on educational leadership preparation, principal development, Black school leadership, career readiness, and the intersections of faith, spirituality, and equity. Her work is rooted in social justice and reimagining leadership programs that affirm diverse identities and lived experiences.<br>Outside of academia, she enjoys international travel, movie nights, and game nights with family and friends. Whether mentoring aspiring leaders or collaborating on equity-centered initiatives, Dr. Newsome leads with warmth, insight, and a deep sense of purpose.

Education

  • EDD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
  • EDS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
  • MSA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • BA, Wake Forest University

Teaching Interests

Dr. Newsome teaches courses on:<br>Shaping School Culture<br>Instructional Leadership<br>Professional Development and Supervision<br>Race, Class, and Gender Issues in Education<br>Management of School Resources

Research Interests

Dr. Newsome work is rooted in social justice and reimagining leadership programs that value diverse identities and lived experiences. More specifically, she focuses on areas of educational leadership preparation, principal development, Black school leadership, career readiness, and the intersections of faith, spirituality, and equity. She also focuses on current developments of artificial intelligence and its usage in educational leadership programs.