Meet our Board Members for 2024-2025
Dr. Donna Boone
Dr. Donna Boone began serving as the Mississippi Department of Education Chief Academic Officer in March 2023. Dr. Boone served as a local school district superintendent for eight years prior to joining the Mississippi Department of Education. She has had experiences in K-16 education in Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana. Her 30+ years in education have included serving as a teacher assistant, teacher, lead teacher, assistant principal, principal, director, educational consultant, adjunct professor, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. She has experience in working in high performing districts/schools and moving low performing districts/schools.
Dr. Boone earned her B.S. at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. She earned a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Mississippi College and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has been recognized as Teacher of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Distinguished Service Award for District Office, and Educational Celebrity for Georgia’s Leadership Institute for School Improvement.
- dboone@mdek12.org
- 601.359.3077
Dr. Teresa Duke
Dr. Teresa Duke began serving as an assistant professor in the Teacher Education and Leadership Department of Mississippi College in August 2024. Dr. Duke served as a district administrator for the Clinton Public School District prior to joining MC’s faculty. She has served 32 years in public education in the state of Mississippi that includes working in the districts of Gulfport, Columbus, and Clinton. Her experience includes ten years as a teacher, thirteen years as a building-level administrator, and nine years as a district administrator.
Dr. Duke earned her B.S. at Mississippi State University. Her Master’s Degree in School Administration was earned from Mississippi College and her Ph. D. in Educational Leadership was earned from the University of Southern Mississippi. Her recognitions include Teacher of the Year and Administrator of the Year from the Clinton Public School District.
- taduke@mc.edu
- 601.925.7768
Matt Fulton
Matt Fulton is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi College, and Arkansas State University, Mr. Fulton is currently serving as principal of Sumner Hill Junior High School in Clinton, MS and pursuing an Ed.D. through Belhaven University. Mr. Fulton spent his teaching career preparing students for the state US History Test and coaching soccer in Jackson Public Schools, Rankin County School District, and Clinton Public School District. Prior to serving as principal of Sumner Hill Junior High School Mr. Fulton served as the 12th grade principal and school test coordinator at Clinton High School, and as assistant district test coordinator for Clinton Public School District. Mr. Fulton is married, has three children, and attends Parkway Baptist Church in Clinton where he currently serves as an elder and Sunday school teacher.
- mfulton@clintonpublicschools.com
- 601.924.5510
