With 25+ years as an accomplished leader in education and active taught leader and a contributor in developing education curriculum. Dr. Tahira establishes and validates her passion by leading and curating material which empowers our teachers to teach as she delivers her message of being a champion for all children.
PUBLIC APPERANCES
Presenter: Thought Leadership: To Re(open) or not to Re(open) (2020)Panelist: Special Report with Areva Martin (CNN Legal Analyst) “Schools in Crisis During the Pandemic” (2020)Panelist: Superintendents National Panel “Communicating Your Reopening Plan” (2020)National Superintendents’ Round Table “Leading During A Pandemic” NABSE (2020)Presenter: “Why Women Make Effective Leaders” Women of Color Leadership Conference (2019)Presenter: “Writing Your Own Narrative: How One School District Transformed a School District Through an Effective Communications Plan” National School Public Relations Association (2018)
RECOGNITIONS & ACCOLADES
Top 25 Superintendents to Watch, National School Public Relations Association, 2016NAACP Image Award, Education Game Changer, 2016Town of Greenburgh Community Appreciation Award, 2015Westchester-East Putnam Regional PTA Outstanding Service Award, 2014Mercy College School of Education Celebrating Great Educators Award, 2013Delta Sigma Theta, Inc, Stand on Her Shoulders Award, 2013Saint John Fisher College Scholarship Award, 2012 (award winning dissertation)Distinguished Woman of the Year, City of Mount Vernon, 2011