Her Story
About Alexa
Dr. Alexa Pulley is an education leadership professional currently serving as Academic Leader/Assistant Principal at Sikeston Public Schools. She oversees academics, resources, testing, and parent involvement for grades 1 through 4. She has progressed from elementary and middle school teaching into roles as Dean of Students and school administration, with a focus on academic leadership and K-12 education. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Southeast Missouri State University, a master's degree in educational leadership from Arkansas State University, and a doctoral degree in educational leadership, Policy, and Analysis from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Pulley is a member of the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals and the Southeast Missouri Association of Elementary Principals. She attributes her success to balance and the ability to pivot when things do not go as planned. Her advice to young women entering the field is to stay steadfast, work hard, learn balance, know that they can do anything, and keep God first.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Alexa
01What do you attribute your success to?
I would say balance, and understanding that things might not always go your way, but you pivot and figure out what works.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would say stay steadfast. You need to work hard and learn what balance is good for you, and learn when to step back when you need to protect and care for your own self best. But know that you can do anything, and sometimes it may not happen when you want it to happen. Things can happen when it needs to happen. And keep God first.
Join Influential Women and start making an impact. Register now.