Margaret began teaching in the public schools of Mississippi in 1974. Though she was primarily a high school English teacher, she also spent some years teaching middle-school age youth, Special Education, and Migrant Education. Her undergraduate degree is in English, and she earned an M.ED. in Special Education. After several years of teaching in public schools, she decided to focus full-time on her studies. She earned a Ph.D. in English in 1989, and she’s taught at various colleges and universities since that time. She was tenured at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY, and retired from full-time teaching in 2016.
She’s been affiliated with predominantly white institutions for her entire professional life. In addition to teaching, she’s also served in various DEI capacities on campuses, such as Director of Multicultural Affairs, Director of the Center for Diversity and Social Justice, and Special Assistant to the President for Diversity and Social Justice. She’s passionate about and committed to DEI and social justice.
