Listen "Episode 16 From Surviving to Thriving: Mentorship That Transforms Classrooms"
Episode Synopsis
This captivating episode features Dr. Tammarra Tippett who shares how she has led the effort to invest in mentorship programs and the National Board Certification process in Birmingham City Schools. Transcript pdfDr. Tammarra Tippett is a dedicated educator with 28 years of experience and a National Board Certified Teacher. Her professional mission centers on mentoring both novice and experienced educators, empowering them through targeted professional learning and instructional coaching.A proud graduate of Birmingham City Schools, Dr. Tippett returned to her hometown to serve as a Program Specialist. In this role, she oversees several key initiatives, including the Teacher Engagement and Mentoring Program, the National Board Certified Teacher Candidate Support Program, and the Teacher of the Year Program. Her career spans a wide range of roles in education, including classroom teacher, curriculum specialist, instructional coach, and assistant principal.Dr. Tippett earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership from Samford University. Her dissertation, Teachers’ Self-Efficacy in Elementary Reading Literacy Urban Classrooms: Exploring Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, and Student Engagement, reflects her deep commitment to supporting effective teaching practices in urban education settings.
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