Andrea D. Lewis, Ph.D., is an educator who values and models academic excellence. Dr. Lewis works in her professional career and personal endeavors to ensure that all children receive a strong educational foundation in their early years. Her professional experiences include elementary school teacher, public and private school administrator, and college faculty. Currently as an assistant professor and chair of the education department at Spelman College, Dr. Lewis instills passion and purpose in her students who are future educators. She believes that educators must instruct from the heart with passion and purpose to help all students reach their highest academic and personal potential.