Tracy Dowell began her career in correctional education in 2003 as a teacher at the Grimes Unit. In 2015, she became the principal at McPherson Unit. In February 2021, she was named Deputy Superintendent of the Arkansas Correctional School District. The Arkansas Board of Corrections named Tracy Dowell Interim Superintendent of ACSD on February 28, 2024 after the passing of Superintendent Dr. Bill Glover. On May 16, 2024, the Board of Corrections officially named Ms. Dowell Superintendent of ACSD.