Rose Ford

Instructor and Jumpstart Program Coordinator

OFFICE: Education & Human Sciences 224
EMAIL: rmford1@muw.edu
PHONE: 662-370-1451

About Ms. Ford

B.S. in Elementary Education, Mississippi University for Women
M.Ed. in Reading and Literacy, Mississippi University for Women

Currently Pursuing: Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focused study in Literacy

Areas of Licensure: K-12 Reading, K-6 Education, 7-12 General Sciences & Social Studies

University Courses: Early Literacy I & II

National Certifications: Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI) certified Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher, Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) certified Local Facilitator 

University Services: Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE) student organization faculty advisor, Excel by 5 Columbus-Lowndes Community Coalition, University Scholastic Appeals Committee, Professional Organizations Scholarships Coordinator, Honors Forum Discipline Reader, MDE IHL Literacy Representative, Fant Memorial Library Committee, University Faculty Senate

Community Services: Columbus Christian School Board of Director member, Columbus Church of Christ children’s church director, Jumpstart Read for Record event organizer, Sally Kate Winters Home toy drive, Ronald McDonald House & Children’s Hospital of Birmingham book Drive, Weldy Home for Children, Toys for Tots, Bethany Services, Bread of Life Food Pantry, India Missions, Angels On A Mission, Pinevale Children’s Home, March of Dimes, Special Olympics, Alabama Public Library Summer Reading Program Coordinator

Grants Awarded: Literacy Seminars; Sound Walls ($2,000 MPE)

Personal: Rose is married to Dr. Lee Ford (optometrist at Golden Triangle Eye Clinic). They have two wild and rowdy little boys, Henry (8) and Don (6), that cause all the gray hairs (for Rose anyway, her husband has rubbed his head bald)! Rose’s stepdaughter, Nikki, and son-in-love, Taylor, have promoted her to “Grams” with the addition of Wren Leigh (2). Rose’s stepson, Bo, transferred to the W and is pursuing his goals in culinary arts. Rose doesn’t have much time for hobbies but loves to cook for her family and at church gatherings. She is a member of the Long Blue Line. Before teaching in Higher Education, she taught for nine years in five schools, varying levels from PK-8th grade, and was also a Literacy Leader. Rose is currently working on her Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focused study in Literacy. Rose stands by our School of Education’s mission statement for a lifelong learning education model. She pursues ongoing professional development to strengthen our literacy teacher preparation program and supports our local community’s initiatives to enhance students’ learning success.