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TIESHIA ROBINSON: PRINCIPAL

          Tieshia Robinson is a Texas native who received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston-Downtown. Tieshia began her career as a teacher in 2008 and has served at-risk populations ever since. In 2015, Tieshia earned a master’s degree in Education Administration from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Tieshia has been an instructional leader for the past seven years: Instructional Specialist, Magnet Coordinator, Graduation Coach, and Assistant Principal. Tieshia is coming to us from the Houston Independent School District, where she is Dean of Instruction at Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy. 

Tieshia has been a teacher, graduation coach, department coach, magnet coordinator, and assistant principal. Tieshia has coached teachers to successfully increase AP scores, increased student proficiency on STAAR end-of-course testing by 18% so scholars could graduate from HS, and  culture systems to support scholars and teachers.  She also managed scheduling for a 3,500 student body campus and has experience with the RELAY coaching model.

Tieshia is passionate about fostering pathways for colorful children to reach their fullest potential. She enjoys traveling, binging audiobooks, and loves fresh flowers. Tieshia will be relocating to Chicago with her daughter, six-year-old Tyvi Robinson. Her favorite quote is, “You have to know what sparks the light in you so you can illuminate the world.” Oprah Winfrey