Dr. Ernise S. Singleton serves the Louisiana Department of Education as Assistant Superintendent of Career and College Readiness. She is committed to ensuring students across Louisiana have multiple pathways to reach their goals upon exiting the K-12 educational system. Dr. Singleton has served as an
educator in Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia. Dr. Singleton has provided oversight with several innovative programs including online professional development, school turnaround efforts, Course Choice, school safety, discipline and grants management. Presently, her office is focused on expanding opportunities for early college credit; preparing students for the workforce; and ensuring students are in school and ready to learn each day. Dr. Singleton earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Louisiana-Monroe, a Master of Science in Instructional Technology from the
University of Houston-Clear Lake, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Instructional Technology from the University of Georgia. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and The Links, Incorporated.

Ernise Singleton, Ph.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Office of Career & College Readiness
Louisiana Department of Education