Pamela Dawson, MS, EdS, EdD, Vice President of Education serves as KVC Academy’s statewide liaison, overseeing compliance, curriculum and accreditation for the organization’s education programs. She leads a dedicated team of educators while supporting the emotional and academic growth of students and helping graduating seniors transition into their communities as successful, independent adults.

Pamela brings more than 22 years of experience in education, complemented by five years in social services. She joined KVC eight years ago as the founding Director of KVC Academy’s Lebanon campus, launching the program with just three staff members and six students. Under her leadership, the campus grew into a thriving school serving nearly 50 students with more than 20 staff members, leading to its expansion into a larger facility. Now in her third year as Vice President of Education, Pamela continues to strengthen KVC Academy’s statewide educational programs through her leadership and commitment to student success.

Before joining KVC, Pamela served as a professor of psychology and education at William Woods University and continues to contribute to the academic community as an adjunct professor.

Pamela earned bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice and psychology and a master’s degree in special education from Drury University. She later received a specialist degree in counseling and psychology from the University of Missouri, followed by a master’s degree in administration with a concentration in special education and secondary principal administration and a doctorate in educational leadership from William Woods University.

“I believe that all students have the ability to learn, given the right tools and skills necessary to grow. My lifelong passion is to work with students who need that extra love and attention to succeed.” -Pamela Dawson

For scheduling, contact Heather Kelley, Executive Assistant at hkelley@kvc.org or 573-397-3525.