Charlene Jones, assistant dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and assistant professor of political science at Harris-Stowe State University, is the university’s
2012 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Educator of the Year. HSSU faculty and students voted in favor of Jones receiving the honor.
She has served as an assistant professor at Harris-Stowe for four years. In this role, Jones teaches American Government, State and Local Politics and Urban Politics.
Additionally, Jones has taught at several other higher education institutions including St. Louis Community College at Forest Park, Tougaloo College, Saint Louis University and Lindenwood University.
During her tenure at HSSU, Jones has provided leadership and/or co-chaired several committees for the College of Arts & Sciences including the university’s Constitution Day celebration, which attracted more than 100 students. She also spearheads the College of Arts & Sciences newsletter, oversees the Student Academic Grievance Procedure and serves on the Assessment Committee.
In 2010, Jones served as consultant/campaign manager for the St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) District successfully passing a $155 million
bond issue. Funds were used by the district to construct computer and science labs, remove lead paint and open early childhood classrooms throughout the district.
Prior to joining HSSU, Jones, as the assistant superintendent for SLPS, passed 22 additional tax levy and bond issues for St. Louis Public Schools resulting in more than $500 million to St. Louis city schools.
Jones is a 2011 NAACP Inspiring St. Louisan honoree, a past St. Louis American Foundation Educator of the Year award winner and has previously received the St. Louis Sentinel’s Top Educator of the Year Award.
She is currently a member of the St. Louis Black Leadership Roundtable.
Jones received her doctoral degree in Public Policy Analysis and Administration from Saint Louis University, her master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Colorado and her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Rockford College.
Jones will be honored along with more than 100 teachers from across Missouri, at the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards reception at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton in November.
