M A R N I E E . R O C H A

RESEARCH INTEREST

The role of relationships in central office effectiveness and the role of central office administrators in school improvement,

EDUCATION

DOCTORAL COOPERATIVE SUPERINTENDENT PROGRAM University of Texas at Austin | Summer 2019 - present

“. . . builds relationships centered MASTERS OF EDUCATION AND PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATION on honoring people (colleagues, University of Texas at El Paso| 2005 principals, teachers, students, parents, business partners) and BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY the diversity and cultural capital University of Texas at El Paso| 1988 they bring to the table.” -Dr. Pedro Galaviz PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Superintendent, Canutillo ISD ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT OF ACADEMICS DIVISION Canutillo ISD | March 2019 - present

Major Accomplishments: Deanna Davenport Elementary School (DDE) recognized as a Project Lead the Way “. . . an earnest, resourceful, (PLTW) Distinguished School for providing broad access to transformative learning dynamic and honest individual . . . opportunities for students through the PLTW Launch program. uses research based Mentored three principals selected to participate in the summer leadership methodologies in presenting new program at The Principals’ Center at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. curriculum and staff development Northwest Early College High School named by U.S. News as one of the Best High to her staff and faculty.” Schools in 2020. Northwest Early College High School was awarded with a $10,000 College and Career Readiness School Model (CCRSM) sub-grant from The Texas Education Agency (TEA), through the Education Service Center Region 19. In collaboration with The Council on Regional Economic Expansion and Educational Development created a pipeline for 85% of 8th graders to complete Algebra 1 in three years.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Canutillo ISD | Jan. 2015 - 2019

CONTACT Major Accomplishments: Canutillo received an A rating for student accountability two years in a row. | 2018 and 2019 2916 Devils Tower Circle, Canutillo High School named a TSTEM school. El Paso, TX 79904 Early College High School named a Blue Ribbon School. Magnet pathway established at both middle schools - medical magnet and STEAM Work: (915) 877-7475 Academy. Mobile: (915) 328-2759 Created the annual GRIT conference for relevant professional development for teachers in partnership with The University of Texas at El Paso College of [email protected] Education. Instituted district non-negotiables for teaching and learning, produced a PLC handbook and rolled out common assessments. PRINCIPAL, ALDERETE MIDDLE SCHOOL Canutillo ISD | 2011-Dec.2014 "possesses an expert level of knowledge about curriculum Major Accomplishments: design and delivery. . . attentive to Alderete Middle School was one of four Region 19 schools who in 2014 earned all details and ensures that systems TEA distinctions. are in place to support the district’s Instituted Marzano’s High Reliability components to the school. goals regarding curriculum and Collaborated to bring The Leader in Me program to the campus. instruction." Students won the UIL Academic competition 3 years in a row.

-Dr. Veronica Vijil ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF GUIDANCE AND INSTRUCTION, IRVIN Superintendent of Fabens ISD HIGH SCHOOL El Paso ISD | 2006-2011

"“...often spends long hours at DISTRICT ASSISTANT TESTING COORDINATOR work with great energy and Ysleta ISD | 2005-2006 commitment in support of the school and district mission… one of CAMPUS TESTING COORDINATOR the finest educators I have ever El Paso ISD | 2003-2005 met.” Irvin High School | 2004-2005 Andress High School | 2003-2004 -Willeta I. Corbett Former Coordinator of ENGLISH TEACHER, ANDRESS HIGH SCHOOL School Improvement, Irvin HS El Paso ISD | 1991-2003

HONORS & CERTIFICATIONS

Principal Certification, Texas | 2006-2023 Secondary Teacher Certifications in English and History, Texas Cardinal Key, Mortar Board and Phi Alpha Theta Honor Societies, UTEP|1986-88 Selected to the University of Texas at El Paso Women of Mines, Honor Graduate | 1988 Recipient of a four-year academic and Outstanding History Major scholarships | 1984-1988 Andress High School Outstanding Ex., El Paso, TX | 2013

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS

Lone Star Governance with Canutillo ISD Board of Trustees -El Paso, TX | 2019 Texas Public School Equity Symposium- Austin, TX | 2019 Leading the Learning Co-op for the Effective Schools Framework, Region 19 | 2019 Curriculum Management Solutions Inc. Internship-Phoenix, AZ | 2017 Completed all three phases of CMSI Curriculum Audit training-Austin, TX | 2015-16 High Impact Professional Learning Institute-Modesto, California |2016 PLC Summit-Phoenix, AZ | 2015 High Reliability School Conference with Robert Marzano at the Marzano Research Laboratory-Denver, CO | 2014

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Texas Association of School Administrators | current The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development |current El Paso Teacher Preparation Working Group | 2019 – present Teacher Preparation Advisory Committee, The University of Texas at El Paso |2017 – present Desert Mountain Area Health Education Center Advisory Board, El Paso, TX |2016- 2019