Tanner Zahrt

MISSION: I will work with my fellow educators, families, and community to empower, inform, and shape the future of productive, responsible, and engaged persons in our community.

• Instructional Practices: Curriculum Development, Data-Driven Instruction, Blended Learning, College & Career Readiness, Career & Technical Education (CTE)
• Student Support: Behavior & At-risk Student Intervention, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Restorative Practices, Attendance Intervention, Student Support Management, Student Advising & Mentoring, Financial Aid & Scholarship Guidance
• School Operations & Management: Staff Management, Facilities Management, Budget Management, Project Management, Emergency Planning & Operations, Emergency Training & Management
• Leadership & Planning: School and District Strategic Planning, Partnership Development, Program Management, Cross-functional coordination, Strategic planning, Multi-stakeholder asset management
• Professional Growth: Teacher Evaluation, Professional Development

Regional Project Manager    2024-Present

College Success Foundation, Port Angeles, WA

Keith Stier-Van Essen, Northwest Coastal Regional Director

The College Success Foundation (CSF) is a non-profit organization that helps low-income and underrepresented students access and graduate from college across Washington state. CSF provides a variety of services; including advising, financial aid, and scholarships, to help students overcome systemic barriers to higher education. The PREP program on the Olympic Peninsula is a partnership between CSF, Gates Foundation, and other organizations to increase college enrollment for underrepresented students in the region.

• Managed and administer the PREP grant budget and reporting
• Collaborated with school and campus liaisons, community-based organizations, and businesses to promote college exploration and success opportunities for students.
• Ensured fidelity of student and program data by overseeing collection practices that are accurate, timely, and in accordance with CSF policy.
• Supervised CSF staff at multiple school sites across Clallam and Jefferson counties

Principal & Director of Student Programs & Communication     2021-2024

Port Angeles High School, Port Angeles, WA; Port Angeles School District

Marty Brewer, Superintendent

As the Principal of Port Angeles High School, I led daily operations for a comprehensive high school of approximately 1,000 students, overseeing school improvement planning, instructional leadership, community engagement, facilities management, and safety/emergency operations. As the Director of Student Programs & Communications, I supervised and managed communications and multiple student programs for a district serving approximately 3,800 PK-12 students.

Provided instructional leadership, supervised and evaluated staff, and managed school operations

Implemented a positive behavior intervention system and Restorative Practices, resulting in a reduction in discipline referrals

• Developed and implemented new attendance monitoring and intervention systems, leading to an increase in average daily attendance
• Led the collaboration and adoption of a new schedule to increase enrollment, funding, and student engagement
• Supervised and managed multiple student programs, including truancy, 504 plans, school counselors, highly capable, foster care, McKinney-Vento, school nurses, and Family Navigators
• Supported and mentored new building administrators
• Coordinated district communications, including press releases, website content, inclement weather communication, staff updates, and newsletters
• Developed and maintained community relations through capital projects and levy promotion, event promotion, marketing, and social media management
• Managed and rolled out community outreach, media, and publications, resulting in the successful passage of the EP&O Levy and Capital Bond

Assistant Principal  2019-2021

ACE High School, Reno, NV; Washoe County School District

Adam Nicely, Principal

ACE High School (Academy for Career Education) is a Washoe County School District-sponsored charter high school in Reno, Nevada, focusing on Career and Technical Education. As the assistant principal, I oversaw test coordination, student discipline, teacher evaluations, and many other tasks.

• Contributed to the development and implemented a new blended learning model
• Coordinated with the school district and DOH on Covid-19 safety protocols
• Worked with the principal on multiple initiatives to focus on improving school climate and student performance resulting in improved ACT scores, decreased truancy & tardiness, and increased credit attainment
• Supported the principal in improving school climate and student performance, resulting in improved ACT scores, decreased truancy and tardiness, and increased credit attainment
• Developed and implemented the Freshman Success Program and SEL curriculum
• Managed the rollout of a new grant-sponsored transportation program in partnership with TESLA and other partners

Dean of Students 2018-2019

Turning Point & PASS, Reno, NV; Washoe County School District

Dallas McCord, Principal

As the Dean of Students for the Turning Point/PASS K-12 programs (located at the Glenn Hare Center and Hunter Lake Elementary School), I oversaw the safety and security of students and staff at both sites. I independently managed the daily operations of the Hunter Lake Elementary program, including responsibilities beyond the typical dean role, particularly during the rollout of the new PASS program.

• Managed the day-to-day operations of the self-contained program at Hunter Lake Elementary
• Collaborated, planned, and implemented school-wide behavior programs and data collection
• Supported the administrative team in developing and rolling out the K-6 program for high-need students

ELA Teacher and Administrative Intern  2016- 2018

B.D. Billinghurst Middle School, Reno, NV; Washoe County School District

Mark Hutchinson, Principal

At Billinghurst Middle School, a diverse school of nearly 1,000 students, I served as an ELA teacher and took on increasing leadership responsibilities. I earned a Master of Science in Educational Leadership, completing over 500 practicum hours focused on leadership tasks at Billinghurst and Westergard Elementary. My proudest achievements include developing new Tier 3 interventions and a school-wide PBIS program, which contributed to a 15%+ decrease in student behavior referrals.

• Served as substitute administrator, observed and evaluated teachers, and organized staff to develop a new Tier 3 behavior intervention system
• Coordinated and led professional development on various topics, including Equity and Diversity, SEL, and MTSS
• Implemented a new school-wide PBIS model and served on various committees

English Teacher and Debate Coach   2012-2016

Spanish Springs High School, Sparks, NV; Washoe County School District

Tammy Hart, Principal

At Spanish Springs High School, I honed my leadership and teaching skills while teaching various English courses, serving on multiple committees, and leading curriculum and course development. Key contributions include developing and implementing a new Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and contributing to the creation of a Freshman Seminar course. As Debate Coach, I managed a team of over 40 students, multiple volunteer assistant coaches, and coordinated transportation, housing, and logistics for numerous competitions. I also organized tournaments with over 500 student participants from across Nevada.

• Planned, developed, and implemented multiple English courses and the Speech and Debate Curriculum
• Managed the Debate Team budget, communicated with parents, and collaborated with cross-curriculum teachers
• Led professional development on various topics, including SEL, flipped classrooms, and behavior

• Nevada K-12 School Administrator Certificate
• Washington K-12 School Administrator Certificate
• Nevada 7-12 Secondary English Teacher Certificate
• Washington 7-12 Secondary English Teacher Certificate

• Adam Nicely, Principal, ACE High School, (775) 324-3900, anicely@acehighscool.org
• Dallas McCord, Principal (Retired), Turning Point & PASS, (775) 830-1575, dmccord1103@gmail.com
• Melissa Cook-Sanford, Assistant Principal (Former Assistant Principal at Turning Point), Dilworth Middle School, (775) 353-5740, mcook@washoeschools.net
• Amanda McWilliams, Principal, Hunter Lake Elementary School, (775) 333-5040, amcwilliams@washoeschools.net
• Marty Brewer, Superintendent, Port Angeles School District, (360) 809-0084, mbrewer@portangelesschools.org
• Michelle Olsen, Asst. Superintendent, Port Angeles School District, (360) 775-5796, molsen@portangelesschools.org
• Mace Gratz, Principal, Seaview Academy & Lincoln High School, (360) 452-9502, mgratz@portangelesschools.org
• Madelene Cundall, Principal, Roosevelt Elementary School, (360) 452-8973, mcundall@portangelesschools.org