Resume

Dr. Jeremy S. Owoh

Superintendent of Schools, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

Education

• Doctor of Education, Educational Administration and Supervision, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

• Educational Specialist Degree, Educational Leadership, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

• Master of Science in Education, Secondary Education (Reading and Writing), University of Arkansas at Little Rock

• Bachelor of Science in Education, English Education, University of Central Arkansas
  
  

Leadership Experiences

• Implemented 9th Grade Academy Model in partnership with City Year of Little Rock

  • Supported 9th-grade English and math instruction

  • Significantly improved student outcomes; school exited academic distress

• Launched Teach Arkansas Phase II as Assistant Commissioner

  • Increased enrollment and graduation from educator preparation programs

  • Targeted recruitment of minority educators and returning teachers

• Advanced writing instruction and literacy leadership through the Little Rock Writing Project

  • Served as National Writing Project Teacher Consultant and national presenter

• Led statewide professional development on educational equity for over 200 school board members and leaders through the Arkansas School Board Association

• Facilitated districtwide conversations on equity, effective teaching, and resource alignment

• Frequent ASCD and Arkansas ASCD presenter on leadership and equity

• Serves on multiple advisory and nonprofit boards:

  • Arkansas Beta Club Council

  • Children’s Protection Center

  • Dean’s Advisory Council, UCA College of Education
    
    

Professional Experience

• English Teacher

• Dean of Students

• Assistant Principal

• Middle and High School Principal

• Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Desegregation

• Assistant Commissioner, Educator Effectiveness, Arkansas Department of Education

• Superintendent, Pine Bluff School District

• Deputy Superintendent, Little Rock School District

• Superintendent, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

• Adjunct Professor, Southern Arkansas University

• Affiliate Faculty: UAPB, ATU, UALR
  
  

National Engagement & Board Service

• President, ISTE+ASCD Board of Directors

• ASCD Board Member

• Member, American Association of School Administrators (AASA)

• Urban Superintendents Academy (USC) Graduate

• Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) – Educational Equity Committee

• Urban Schools Human Capital Academy – District and State Team Member
  
  

Awards & Recognition

• Educational Achievement Award, Men Who Rock in the Rock

• Champion of Youth Award, Pulaski County Youth Services

• Appointee, Desegregation Litigation Oversight Committee (Gov. Asa Hutchinson)

• Appointee, Arkansas Psychology Board (Gov. Mike Beebe)

• Teacher of the Year, Parkview Magnet High School

• Arkansas Governor’s School Influential Educator Award

• Legacy of Greatness: Education Honoree