An experienced educator with ten years of experience educating students in diverse communities. Ms. Alford began her career teaching high school English in Florida, where she received Teacher of the Year in the 2019-2020 school year. Ms. Alford began her tenure at the Rhode Island Nurses Institute in 2021 as a Literacy Interventionist and the Humanities Academic Chair. She holds a BA in English and History from the University of Montevallo and a M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Auburn University. In June 2023, she completed the Principal Residency Network program through the Center for Leadership and Educational Equity to obtain her building administrator certification.