Nyla J. Thornton
Dean - Academics (3-8th Grade) | Adjunct Professor | Educational Innovation Leader
- Role
- Doctoral Supervisor at Premier Learning Institute For Postgraduate Studies
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nyla J. Thornton
Hi, I’m Nyla! I’m a passionate leader with a career spanning K-12 and higher education…
Experience
Doctoral Supervisor
Premier Learning Institute For Postgraduate Studies
Jun 2025 — Present
As a Doctoral Supervisor at Premier Learning Institute, I work with multiple doctoral students from the beginning of their academic journey through to graduation. I provide consistent academic mentorship and research supervision within our fully online, flexible doctorate program, supporting students as they navigate the entire research process—from developing their proposal to submitting their final thesis.My responsibilities include offering timely, constructive feedback; hosting regular virtual meetings; and guiding students in building critical thinking, independent research, and scholarly writing skills. I participate in progress reviews, doctoral committees, and viva examinations, while encouraging students to publish and present their work. I also collaborate with the broader academic team to ensure a high-quality doctoral experience and stay informed on current trends and best practices in research supervision.
Education
Georgia State University
Master's of Arts in Digital Communications, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Clark Atlanta University
Doctor of Education - EdD, Higher Educational Leadership
Virginia Union University
Bachelors of Arts, Mass Communications/Broadcast Journalism
Relay Graduate School of Education
Master of Arts in Teaching, Education (P-5th Grade)
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