Dr. Cheryl James-Ward
Office: NE162L
Phone: 619-594-2566
Email: cward@mail.sdsu.edu
Cheryl James-Ward, Ed.D. (USC 1997) Dr. James-Ward is an assistant professor whose research interest is centered on identifying the characteristics and traits of principals of high performing schools in under-performing districts. Before coming to San Diego State University, Cheryl served in various administrative capacities including site principal, director of program improvement schools, and district/school administrator coach. Her diverse work experience spans from low socioeconomic areas to affluent ones in Pasadena, Long Beach, West Contra Costa and Encinitas. Cheryl believes that the knowledge and skill sets maverick principals embrace must be adopted by all educational leaders if we are to create districts and schools that lend themselves to the development of cultures and educational systems that result in high levels of academic achievement for ALL students.