The Department of Teaching and Learning
Sherril English, M.Ed.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Sherril English joined the faculty of the Simmons School of Education and
Human Development as an assistant clinical professor after serving in many roles
throughout Simmons including Project Coordinator for the Early Learning in
Mathematics kindergarten research study, member of the Department of Teaching
and Learning faculty search and recruitment committee and student
teaching/intern supervisor.
Her 30-year educational background spans multiple teaching positions from
elementary schools to college. For eight years prior to joining SMU, she served
as Principal of Dallas' St. Philip's School and Community Center. Each year, the
St. Philip's community recognizes her many years of service to students,
teachers, and parents with the Morningstar Lecture Series. She has presented
academic concepts at numerous conferences for teachers and parents. Professor
English's guiding philosophy that "education is a journey, not a race" is her
way of encouraging adults to give children the necessary time, space, and
instruction to grow and reach their God-given potential. Professor English
earned her Bachelor's degree from Texas Woman's University in Denton and a
Master's in Education from Texas A & M University, Commerce. She holds
elementary and secondary teacher certifications.
Currently, Professor English teaches undergraduates and serves as the Director
of the SMU and Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation's collaborative
summer college-readiness program for low-income middle and high school students.
Her primary area of interest is guiding students and assisting educators in the
early preparation of students for postsecondary education by fostering academic
achievement, supporting parent involvement, providing college planning and
financial aid information, and helping students navigate the many steps to
college access.
Affiliations:
DISD Superintendent’s Community Advisory Board
DISD Teacher Evaluation Committee
Association for Supervision and Development
National Association of Elementary School Principals
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Independent Schools Association of the Southwest
National Association of Independent Schools