She has served as both assistant principal (Calumet City, Illinois—School District 149) and principal (Country Club Hills, Illinois—School District 160) within the public education system. Prior to serving in leadership roles, Dr. Wright developed evaluation and assessment tools for teachers. Additionally, she assisted in writing and analyzing curriculum for teacher preparation programs. Dr. Wright was voted teacher of the year (school district 149) during her tenure as a teacher and spearheaded mentoring programs for students who were identified as at-risk.