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Education

• Ed.D., Educational Administration, William Carey University
• Ed.S., Educational Administration and Supervision, Delta State University
• M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Delta State University
• B.S., Elementary Education, Delta State University

Dr. Katrina “Miki” McCann is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Ò»Æð²Ý. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on educational leadership, teacher preparation, and research-based instructional practices. Dr. McCann mentors teacher candidates and contributes to curriculum development, emphasizing early literacy, data-driven instruction, and faith-informed leadership.

Before joining Ò»Æð²Ý in 2025, Dr. McCann spent more than 25 years in public education, including 17 years as Principal of Bovina Elementary School in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Under her leadership, the school was repeatedly recognized as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the district and voted “Best Elementary School” in Warren County. Bovina was also named a Lighthouse and Legacy School by the Franklin Covey Organization. She previously served as Assistant Principal, Administrative Intern, and a classroom teacher in grades 3 and 4.

Dr. McCann is active in community service through the Vicksburg Junior Auxiliary and the Vicksburg Kiwanis Club. She enjoys fitness, reading, gardening, and spending time with her husband and family.

 

Areas of Expertise

• Instructional leadership
• Improvement planning
• Teacher development and mentoring
• Early childhood and elementary education
• Faith-integrated educational leadership

Teaching Focus

• Educational leadership and administration
• Teacher preparation and early literacy instruction
• Classroom management and positive behavior strategies

Professional Licensure

• Licensed School Administrator in Mississippi

Scholarly Contributions and Professional Affiliations

• Educator Advisory Board Member – Franklin Covey “Leader in Me” Program
• Member – Mississippi Professional Educators
• Member – National Association of Elementary School Principals
• Member – Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
• Participant – Harvard Data Wise Program

Awards and Recognition

• Vicksburg Warren School District Administrator of the Year (2010–11, 2016, 2020)
• Governor’s Award of Distinction (Public-Private Partnership)
• Voted “Best Elementary School” in Vicksburg and Warren County (2017, 2018)
• Junior Auxiliary Project Chairman
• Graduate – Mississippi School Board Association Superintendent’s Leadership Academy
• Graduate – Leadership Vicksburg