Cheria Lane

Provide contracted educational and program services to schools, universities, government, and nonprofit organizations, including program assessment, project management, program evaluation, professional training, community relations, and organizational oversight. Develop student assessment, enrichment, and remediation plans; coach families regarding IEP rights and responsibilities; train staff and

Provided academic advising and student support within the College of Education, helping students navigate program requirements, academic planning, and university processes. Worked in a technology-supported advising environment requiring accurate records, communication, and coordination across university systems.

Led the Inclusive Early Childhood Education teacher-preparation program, including curriculum development and management, student advising, mentoring, and program activities. Taught undergraduate and graduate courses online and face-to-face using Canvas and Blackboard; collaborated with the Virgin Islands Department of Education to train teacher candidates in special education.

Led the Child Development and Family Life program; supervised faculty, adjuncts, staff, and student workers; managed curriculum, advising, budgets, grants, recruitment, and program operations. Supported SACS and AAFCS accreditation reaffirmation; served on online course review and assessment initiatives; taught online and face-to-face using Blackboard and Moodle.

Provided educational consulting services.

Taught undergraduate and graduate education courses online and face-to-face; supported teacher preparation, advising, mentoring, research, and professional service.

Provided individualized instruction and behavior supports for preschool students with disabilities; collaborated with pupil appraisal, school personnel, and families.

Conducted functional behavioral assessments, developed behavior support plans, provided technical assistance and staff training, and participated on multidisciplinary/IEP teams.

Provided career assessment and case management services.

Taught students with behavioral disorders.

Provided life skills counseling.

Led a team in service activities.

Doctorate in Education from Jackson State University, completed in 2007.

Master's Degree in Social Science/Sociology from Southern University and A&M College, completed in 1997.

Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Life from Southern University and A&M College, completed in 1996.

Post-graduate study in Curriculum & Instruction and Early Childhood Education at Southern University and Louisiana State University.

Post-graduate study in Curriculum & Instruction and Early Childhood Education at Southern University and Louisiana State University.