Education & Credentials
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
University of Southern California
Master's Degree
Master of Social Welfare
University of California, Los Angeles
Master's Degree
Master of Education Administration
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Professional Experience
17+
Years in Education
10+
Years in Leadership
Roles Served
Principal - Miller Creek Middle School, San Rafael, CA
Most Recent Position
- Led staff in creating a Diversity, Equity and Leadership Elective Course.
- Restructured 6th Grade Exploratory Wheel to focus on identity, diversity, social justice and action.
- Implemented comprehensive equity-centered curriculum changes.
Assistant Principal - Hall Middle School, Larkspur, CA
Transformational Leadership
- Created an Equity working group to counter negative school culture.
- Led team efforts that earned the school "California School to Watch" distinction.
- Implemented systematic culture transformation initiatives.
Assistant Principal - Bayside/Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, Marin City, CA
Measurable Impact
75%
Reduction in discipline referrals
Higher
Teacher morale on staff surveys
Tenisha's tenure marked a positive shift in school culture and academic performance, with measurable improvements in both staff satisfaction and student behavior.
Entrepreneurial & Advocacy Work
2 Gen Equity
Founder & Creator
Created, founded and launched a non-profit organization designed as a two-generation program that simultaneously focused on the educational attainment of transitional aged mothers and their young children.
White House Speaker
Housing Equity Advocate
Invited to speak at the White House as an advocate for housing equity, where she introduced Vice President Harris who shared the PAVE (Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity) Action Plan.
Why Tenisha is Uniquely Qualified
"Tenisha has always remained committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. As an educator, she has a proven record of improving school cultures as well as the teaching and learning process. Considering her professional and personal experiences, Tenisha is uniquely suited to help support leaders in the application of diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies."