Alabama State University Samita Jeter was named “Outstanding Superintendent of the Year” by the Alabama Education Education Association. Jeter is the superintendent of Lowndes County Public Schools. She received this esteemed honor during their Adminicon Conference in Birmingham. She is commended for her commitment to academic achievement and noteworthy contributions to the Lowndes County community.
Jeter graduated from Alabama State with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education in 1996 and a master’s degree in 1998. She was previously the executive director of Head Start in Lowndes County until being appointed superintendent in October 2023. She started her teaching career as a first-grade teacher.
“This recognition motivates me to keep striving for excellence and making a meaningful impact for all of our students in Lowndes County,” Jeter said. “For me, it was a moment of pride and validation that the voice of Alabama’s education employees recognized the hard work and dedication which I’ve put into my position.”
Jeter and Alabama State have a lengthy history together. Her father, aunts, uncles, and cousins are among the several generations of her family that have earned degrees from the university.
Thinking back on the impact of her Alabama State education, she said, “The academic programs at Alabama State have provided me with a strong foundation that allowed me to build and base my teaching and administrative skills upon. The faculty and mentorship opportunities that I had at ASU within both my bachelor’s and master’s degree programs helped me refine my skills, and my certification at the University in Administration and Supervision was the icing on the cake.”
In addition to winning the “Outstanding Superintendent of the Year” award, she also received the Alabama State University “50 Under 50” award. “ASU made me all that I am today within the field of education,” she later added.
Her achievements exemplify Alabama State University’s history as she continues to lead with vision and purpose.
