Shernette Hayward

Associate Director, Alernatives Routes to Certiciation (ARTC)

Shernette Hayward is the Associate Director of the Alternative Routes to Certification (ARTC) Program in the Center for Excellence and Equity in Teacher Preparation. Her primary focus is on ensuring that individuals with bachelor's degrees who meet program entry requirements and are hired as teachers of record by public, charter, or Catholic Diocesean schools in Delaware obtain certification.

Shernette is a highly skilled educator with over 25 years of experience in various roles. She has worked as a teacher, instructional coach, and school counselor in both Delaware and Maryland. Shernette specializes in gifted education, student engagement, mentoring teachers, instructional design, and professional development. She earned her undergraduate degree in elementary education from Johnson C. Smith University, a master's degree in Counseling from Philadelphia Biblical University, and a master's degree in School Counseling from Wilmington University. She is pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Delaware.

Shernette is excited to work alongside school leaders in Delaware to guide and support aspiring educators as they embark on their journey toward certification. Her extensive background in education and passion for helping others make her an excellent resource for those seeking to become certified teachers in the state.