Pathways to Leadership in Early Childhood Education: A Practical Guide for Aspiring and Current Educators

Dr. Priscilla Jeter-Iles is currently an assistant professor, the director of Field Experiences and Outreach, and co-director of Social Action and Justice Education Fellowship Program (SAJE) at Arcadia University. Dr. Jeter-Iles served as an adjunct professor at Arcadia University for over 19 years while teaching in the Philadelphia School District. The last three years of her public school tenure, she was the School Based Teacher Leader.

Dr. Jeter-Iles received her BA and secondary certification in social science in 1986. She received her MEd from Arcadia University, formerly Beaver College, in 1999. In 2009, Dr. Priscilla Jeter-Iles received her doctorate in education from Arcadia University with a focus in special education. In addition to her degrees, she holds certifications in Early Childhood Education, Secondary Education and Leadership. 

She has over 35 years of experience in the combined fields of social work, education, and behavioral health. Currently, she is a trainer for YMHFA and consults for a wide range of educational projects from Early Childhood to Higher Education. Dr. Jeter-Iles enjoys working with novice teachers. She works annually with pre-service educators who are preparing for the educator certification exams across organizations and states. She is a contributor to the original Pennsylvania Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Education Competencies developed in 2021. In 2020, she became the co-director of Social Action and Justice Education Fellowship at Arcadia University.