Master of Education
Education Leadership and Management
Fitchburg State University
Credentials
Education & Recognition
Debra's formal education is complemented by decades of leadership and direct experience across educational, nonprofit, community, and family-service environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science
Business Administration
Delaware State University
Featured Graduate Story
Perseverance in Practice
Fitchburg State University Online
Debra Jemison Perseveres Through a Hard Fall, Graduates With M.Ed.
Fitchburg State University featured Debra’s journey as an experienced education professional who returned to school to strengthen her knowledge of educational leadership and management. At the time of the profile, Debra was serving METCO students; the feature highlighted that commitment, her ability to connect graduate coursework to real student needs, and the perseverance that carried her through a serious injury to the completion of her Master of Education.
I never thought that I could go back this late in the game.
Recognition
2021
SEPAC Appreciation Award
2003
Foster Parent of the Year
Areas of professional contribution
- Educational Leadership
- Program Strategy
- Student Success
- Family Engagement
- Community Partnerships
- Youth Development
- Foster Care
- Case Management
- Grant Compliance
- Workshop Facilitation
- Mentorship
- Advocacy
- College Readiness
- Reentry Support
- Program Administration