Doctor of Education, Education Administration and Policy, The George Washington University

Certificate, Nonprofit Management Executive, Georgetown University, Master of Arts, Education and Human Development with concentration in Educational Leadership and Administration, The George Washington University Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Minor in Nutrition, North Carolina State University

• Driven by the mission to provide meaningful connections and experiences for students aspiring to become STEM professionals, Dr. Sampson launched the STEM Career Prep LLC. to bring into fruition this lifelong vision.  STEM Career Prep   seeks to empower   students through mentoring, and strives to empower all young people who are interested in STEM through exposure to STEM   career fields.

•   Dr. Sampson, has served as an elementary school teacher, middle school mathematics and science teacher, and high school chemistry teacher. As a middle school principal,  Dr. Sampson lead a highly qualified team of teachers, in achieving high academic standards, exploring national and international service trips, and forming creative programming to support students’ emotional, spiritual, and academic growth.  She was a designated site principal,  tasked with  opening an additional school campus, and worked with  community members in developing building protocol and standards.  Dr. Sampson is passionate about planting seeds of hope, encouragement, and confidence  into the young people through strengthening their academic abilities and self-esteem. Her research, “African American female students in STEM: Principals’ leadership perspectives,” is published in the Journal of Negro Education.   

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     Dr. Sampson is the proud mother of 3 children.  In her free time,  she enjoys cooking, watching competitive sports, and outdoor activities with her  husband and children.