Biography

Education

*High School Diploma- Anniston High School, 1991, Go Bulldogs!

*Bachelor of Science Degree in Education- Jacksonville State University, 1995, Go Gamecocks!

*Master of Science Degree in Education- University of Alabama, 1997, Tuscaloosa, AL, Roll Tide!

*Educational Specialist Degree in Education- Jacksonville State University, 2008, Go Gamecocks! 

*Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Leadership- Jacksonville State University, 2026, Go Gamecocks! 

Experience

31 years of teaching experience.

Biography

Dr. Cooley enjoys teaching 5th grade. This is her 32nd year of teaching, and she is excited to educate students at Evelyn D. Houston Elementary School. Go TIGERS!

Dr. Cooley is blessed to have two attorney daughters, Attorney Sydni A. Cooley and Attorney Skyla A. Cooley, both graduates of the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, and Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, Birmingham, AL. They are indeed precious jewels from God!

Dr. Cooley and her daughters are HUGE Alabama Fans! Roll Tide!

She and her daughters are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Dr. Cooley is also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, an International Educational Sorority, and the Order of Eastern Star. In her spare time, she loves shopping, traveling, going to the beach, and spending time with her family, sorority sisters, and friends.

Philosophy of Education

Dr. Cooley believes children are like diamonds who come to her from polished and unpolished backgrounds, ready to learn and master skills that will make them jewels for life. What she and educators do with them will determine whether they will glitter or end up as diamonds in the rough.