Dr. Shawn Mackey, Sr. was born and raised in Silver Creek, Mississippi, where he learned early in life that hard work and perseverance has its rewards. During the summer months, Dr. Mackey used to work as a truck loader for his uncle’s pulpwood business. The days were hot, the hours were long, and the work was grueling. It was this work that inspired Dr. Mackey to seek out better opportunities for himself and his family. He quickly realized that education and knowledge would serve as a catalyst for a pathway to achieving success in life. After graduating from high school, Dr. Mackey attended Delta State University. He takes great pride in being a three-time graduate of Delta State University (go Fighting Okra) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice (1997), a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (1997), and a Master’s Degree in Social Science Education (2000). Dr. Mackey continued to prepare for the future he envisioned for himself by obtaining his Doctorate of Education Degree from the University of Memphis in the area of Higher Education Administration (2008).
Dr. Mackey is a champion for justice both personally and professionally and has worked in higher education for over twenty years, serving as a senior team member at the Mississippi Community College Board for the last fifteen. In his current role as Deputy Executive Director of Accountability at the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB), he oversees a multimillion dollar budget and supervises Athletics, Research and Effectiveness, Monitoring, and Resource Development. He has supervised and remains intricately involved in Academic and Student Affairs, Workforce, Career and Technical Education, and Curriculum Development. He is committed to instituting real change in education as it relates to student access, instruction, and resources and diligently works to level the playing field for all students. Dr. Mackey wholeheartedly subscribes to Nelson Mandela’s belief that “education is the most powerful weapon by which to change the world” as Dr. Mackey believes that education fosters tolerance, promotes self-sufficiency and self-confidence, and encourages students to maximize their individual potential. Since 2018, Dr. Mackey has served on the Board of Mississippi’s Authority for Educational Television, commonly known as Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB). He was elected to serve as Chair in October 2022.
One of Dr. Mackey’s proudest professional achievements was completing the Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy (MCCLA) in 2009 and traveling to the United Kingdom to study and evaluate the community college system in London and Wales. In September 2022, he added author to his list of accomplishments with the release of his first book- Her Battle, His Lessons, Our Journey. The book is an autobiographical work detailing the difficult journey he shared with his wife as she battled triple-negative breast cancer.
Dr. Mackey is an entrepreneur and the founder of SCM Consulting & Investments, LLC, a property renovation and management company, and a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He enjoys traveling the world, golfing, riding motorcycles, and competition barbecue cooking. He believes in the power of faith, family, love, and laughter. Above all, he takes the greatest pride in being the husband of Dr. Teresa Mackey and the father of three boys: Christopher, Shawn, Jr., and Matthew.
Contact Information:
Shawn Mackey, Sr., Ed.D.
Deputy Executive Director for Programs and Accountability
MS Community College Board
3825 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS 39211
smackey@mccb.edu (office)
shawmack1@yahoo.com (personal)
601-432-6251(office)
662-719-9079 (mobile)