​Myrtice Salmond, Ed.D.

Dr. Myrtice Salmond is a first-generation college student who began her higher education journey in community college at Mesa College in San Diego, CA and Trident Technical College in Charleston, SC where she attained an AA degree. She continued her education at San Diego State University earning a Bachelor's in English and a MA in Education. In 2016, Dr. Salmond graduated from University of Southern California with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. 

Currently, Dr. Salmond is a Program Specialist at San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. She has been a part time faculty member at Santa Ana College since 2015. Dr. Salmond began her career in education at Monte Vista High School in Spring Valley, CA where she was a tutor, English, Reading, and AVID Teacher, AVID Coordinator, Literacy Coach, and Administrator. Myrtice was honored with Orange County Department of Education's Crystal Bell Award, Golden Apple Award, Monte Vista Teacher of the Year, and the Carlston Family Foundation Outstanding Teachers of America Award. In addition, Myrtice collaborated with Dr. Ann Johns to develop and implement the AVID College Readiness curriculum and training material​