Marissa Tanner

Passionate and experienced educator with a proven track record in curriculum development, classroom management, and relationship building. Skilled at designing and implementing creative, engaging learning activities that cater to diverse student needs and inspire academic success. Known for fostering strong, positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues while maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement culturally responsive practices and utilize data and metrics to drive instructional improvement.
• Experience in engaging in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and helping implement effective behavior management and growth models to support a positive school culture.
• Expertise in the creation and development of diverse curricula (IB, AP, Honors, ENL, Special Education), and ensuring equitable access and opportunities for all learners.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, fostering strong relationships with school personnel, and families.
• Skilled in leading professional development initiatives that build teacher capacity, promote reflective practice, and support continuous instructional growth.
• Adept at strategic planning and school improvement process, aligning goals with district priorities and state standards to drive measurable student achievement outcomes.

• MTSS Committee Member- Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges.
• 7th Grade Team Lead - As a team, I communicate the goals and concerns of the grade level with administration and well as work together to plan, prioritize, and execute school plans and goals.
• Equitable Discipline Book Study - Designed an engaging book study around the book Connections over Compliance to help staff adjust their behaviors to help regulate students in moments of dysregulation.
• Positive Behavior Incentive and Support Team - Create and implement strategies to incentivize the students to do and be their best.
• Referendum Designer - I was a part of a small team that helped design an innovative space for students to use.
• Senior Class Sponsor - One of two leaders that helped organize events to help raise funds for activities and graduation, as well as plan and execute the graduation ceremony
• Committee for Equitable Grading - A committee with the goal of ensuring all students are getting an equitable education.
• Technology Committee - On this corporation wide committee, we review the technology usage in the district and plan effective, efficient, and engaging ways to accomplish distance learning.