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Erica Webber Jones, the President of the Mississippi Association of Educators, is a dynamic scholar, transformative leader, and forward-thinking visionary dedicated to enhancing the teaching profession and empowering educators to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of education. With a focus on advancing MAE’s mission to new heights of excellence, Jones tirelessly works towards strengthening the organization, increasing membership engagement, and equipping educators with the necessary skills and resources to thrive in the globalized 21st-century educational environment.
Jones’s passion for education and commitment to professional growth led her to attend the prestigious Education International in Argentina, where she honed her teaching skills and gained valuable insights to bring back to Mississippi. Her dedication to continuous learning is further exemplified by her selection as a Global Fellow Educator by The NEA Foundation, where she embarked on a transformative educational journey to South Africa in 2019.
Having served as the National Education Association Director for Mississippi and as the State Secretary- Treasurer for MAE, Erica Webber Jones has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision in advancing educational initiatives. She was appointed to The NEA Foundation’s Board of Directors where she has been instrumental in working to get community schools throughout Mississippi. Her academic pursuits culminated in her completion of the Cornell University Labor Leadership Institute in 2022, where she conducted groundbreaking research on engaging early career educators in association work. She later went on to complete the Women in Labor Leadership program at Rutgers University.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Jones is an active member of various professional organizations, including the National Association of Educators and the Byram-Terry JSU Alumni Association. Committed to giving back to her community, she is involved in organizations such as the Byram-Terry Junior Auxiliary and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
In her leisure time, Erica enjoys supporting JSU football, indulging in reading, and exploring new destinations through travel. Family-oriented, she finds joy in her role as a mother to two children, Nicholas and Kenley Grace, and as a supportive partner to her husband, Arthur Jones.
Erica Webber Jones’s unwavering dedication to the teaching profession, coupled with her enthusiasm for lifelong learning and community engagement, embodies the essence of a truly exceptional educator and leader in the field of education.
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