Echo Ranney

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Reese Public Schools, excelling in data-driven instruction while leading community & family engagement. Expert in Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, fostering inclusive classrooms. Strong collaborator and mentor, leveraging technology to enhance student outcomes and support diverse learners effectively. Award-winning educator and program leader with 18 years of experience fostering student achievement, implementing data-driven interventions, and building strong school–community partnerships. Recognized for cultivating relationships that drive engagement and success, while leading initiatives that align directly with the mission of SVSU’s MI GEAR UP program. As an alumna of Saginaw Valley State University, I am dedicated to expanding access, raising educational expectations, and ensuring students are fully prepared to thrive in higher education and beyond.

• Golden Apple Award Recipient – Mid-Michigan (2022)
• Detroit Red Wings Teacher of the Month (Feb 2024)

• Cognitive Coaching | Adaptive Schools
• Essential Practices – Literacy | Acadience Online Learning
• Curriculum Mapping | Core Knowledge Language Arts
• IEE – Literacy & Math

• Building Leadership Team Lead – Directed schoolwide initiatives and family engagement projects to strengthen community partnerships.
• MTSS Committee Member – Supported implementation of tiered interventions to increase student achievement.
• WATCH D.O.G.S. Representative – Founded and expanded a nationally recognized program that increased male role model presence and strengthened school–community connections.