Jo Anne Olivarri

Jo-Anne Olivarri

Teacher Education Induction Coordinator  Office Location: GB 148 Phone: 210-829-2763Ìý

Jo-Anne Olivarri serves the Dreeben School of Education as the Teacher Education Induction Coordinator. Before joining the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù, Jo-Anne taught general elementary education in Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, First Grade, Third Grade, and RTI (response to intervention) Reading & Math K-5 in Judson ISD for over ten years. 

In addition to teaching preservice teachers, she is committed to serving the profession and the graduates of the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù (²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù) Dreeben School of Education. As the Teacher Education Induction Coordinator, Jo-Anne provides ongoing support to ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù teacher education graduates as they transition into the teaching profession for their first three years. Jo-Anne also coordinates ongoing professional development for the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Teacher Network and professional networking opportunities. She strives to empower ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù teacher education graduates through support, growth, and collaboration.

Master of Education 
School Leadership 
Trinity University                                                            
San Antonio, Texas  

Bachelor of Arts 
Interdisciplinary Studies  
²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù  
San Antonio, Texas  

  • Principal EC-12, State of Texas
  • Elementary EC-4, State of Texas
Teacher, Judson ISD, 2011-2022
Clinical Teaching Seminar, 2023-present

Active Membership:
Member, Texas Association of Teacher Educators (TxATE)   2023-present  
Member, Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)    2023 - Present 
Member, Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society in Education (KDP)   2023 - Present 
Member, American Federation of Teachers (AFT)   2016 - Present 

  • Judson Education Foundation Teacher Grant Recipient, Judson ISD, 2021-2022 
  • Distinguished Educator Award: Teacher of the Year, Judson ISD, 2014-2015 
  • Distinguished Educator Award: New Teacher of the Year, Judson ISD, 2011-2012

Service to the University:

  • ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù FLIGHT Mentor Fall 2023–Present
  • ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Dreeben School of Education-New Student Orientation, Facilitator 2023-present
  • ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Teacher Education Advisory Board 2023–Present