Dr. Tonya Dennis

Assistant Principal at METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Credentials

  • Universal School Design Leadership Academy
    Harvard University
    Jun, 2009
    - Oct, 2024
  • Professional Adminstrator (K-12)
    State of Tennessee
    Jul, 2007
    - Oct, 2024
  • Principal Leadership Academy of Nashville
    Vanderbilt University
    Aug, 2006
    - Oct, 2024
  • Professional Teacher (1-8)
    State of Tennessee
    Jul, 2003
    - Oct, 2024
  • Higher Education Administration
    The University of Akron
    Dec, 1994
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    • United States
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Assistant Principal
      • Feb 2023 - Present

      Serves as an Interim Assistant Principal to provide instructional coaching and leadership development to the existing administrative team.

    • Gifted and Talented Teacher (G.A.T.E,)
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Provides project-based learning instruction for students who have been identified by the district as gifted.

  • Self-employed
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Independent Licensed Agent
      • Jul 2016 - Present

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  • Dr. Tonya Dennis Consulting
    • Owner, National Trainer, Student Advocate
      • Jun 2015 - Present

      As a Center for Teacher Effectiveness certified trainer and coach, I can provide workshops, coaching and seminars to enhance the educator's toolbox in the classroom and in administrative leadership. With real-world application, methods and educational strategies, I will partner with your organization to reach its goals. As a Center for Teacher Effectiveness certified trainer and coach, I can provide workshops, coaching and seminars to enhance the educator's toolbox in the classroom and in administrative leadership. With real-world application, methods and educational strategies, I will partner with your organization to reach its goals.

  • U.S. Department of Education
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Peer Reviewer
      • Dec 2020 - Dec 2020

      IREPO (Institutional Resilience and Expanded Postsecondary Opportunity). Reviewed federal grants designed to help institutions of higher education emerge from the Coronavirus pandemic more resilient and to expand educational opportunities for students. IREPO (Institutional Resilience and Expanded Postsecondary Opportunity). Reviewed federal grants designed to help institutions of higher education emerge from the Coronavirus pandemic more resilient and to expand educational opportunities for students.

  • Tennessee State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Instructor
      • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

      Served as an Adjunct Instructor in the College of Education for doctoral students. Courses taught Theories and Principles of Educational Administration and Planning for Educational Change. Served as an Adjunct Instructor in the College of Education for doctoral students. Courses taught Theories and Principles of Educational Administration and Planning for Educational Change.

  • Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
    • United States
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Principal
      • Aug 2005 - Mar 2015

      Instructional leader of Title I middle school with a population that was 95% economically disadvantaged, 96% minority, appointed by Director of Schools to increase student achievement in the area of Math. Recognized by the District for increasing Math proficiency. Increased percentage of students making overall proficiency in Math by 18.1%. Increased student enrollment by 18.5%. Established (7) additional community partners to support educational resources, i.e., Title I Family Math and Literacy Night.

    • Assistant Principal
      • Aug 2003 - Mar 2015

      Instructional leader of Title I middle school with a population of 90% economically disadvantaged, 82% minority, with one-third of the total student population served under the Exceptional Education umbrella. Met State benchmarks. Monitored Individual Education Plan policies, meetings and academic/behavioral objectives of students served under the Exceptional Education umbrella. Created protocol for achievement progress monitoring.

    • Literacy Teacher
      • Aug 2002 - May 2003

      Served as a 7th grade literacy teacher, department chair and was voted by peers as "Teacher of the Year.' Served as a 7th grade literacy teacher, department chair and was voted by peers as "Teacher of the Year.'

  • Metrolpolitan Nashville Public Schools
    • United States
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Success for All Math Coordinator
      • Jan 1998 - May 2002

      Received training at Johns Hopkins University. Received training at Johns Hopkins University.

  • The Univerity of Akron
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Aug 1996 - May 1997

      Adjunct Professor in the School of Education, taught Multicultural Education courses. Adjunct Professor in the School of Education, taught Multicultural Education courses.

Education

  • The University of Akron
    Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Education Adminstration
    1993 - 1996
  • The University of Akron
    Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Administration
    1990 - 1991
  • Tennessee State University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), English Language and Literature, General
    1985 - 1989

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