Jo-Anne Olivarri
Teacher Education Induction Coordinator Office Location: GB 148 Phone: 210-829-2763Ìý Email: jo-anne.olivarri@uiwtx.eduJo-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
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San Antonio, Texas
- Principal EC-12, State of Texas
- Elementary EC-4, State of Texas
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