Jermeka J. Carter is a 2025-2026 Teach Plus Mississippi Senior Policy Fellow and 3rd-grade English language arts teacher at Dundee Elementary School in Dundee, Mississippi. She develops and implements engaging literacy programs that nurture a love for reading, enhance comprehension skills, and support each student’s individual learning needs. Jermeka serves as her school’s curriculum and instruction committee chair and is a National Board Certified Teacher. She was named Tunica County Teacher of the Year (2013). Jermeka holds a BS in elementary education from Rust College, MEd in educational leadership and management from Strayer University, and EdS in K-12 leadership from Grand Canyon University.
