Tracy Marshall

My Philosophy of Education

I believe all children hold an insatiable thirst for knowledge. A teachers' purpose is to fill
students with a passion for learning so they continually want more.

Education
1993-1997 University of Houston Houston, Texas
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

1999-2001 University of St. Thomas Houston, Texas

Masters in Gifted Education

2016-2017 University of St. Thomas Houston, Texas

Administration Certification

Certification
Principal (EC-12) Expected 5/17
Gifted and Talented Effective 8/12 Expiration 7/2017 Status
:Valid
Elementary, Reading (1-8) Effective 5/97 Expiration: Life Status:
Valid
Elementary, Art (1-8) Effective 5/97 Expiration: Life Status:
Valid
Elementary, Self-Contained Effective 5/97 Expiration: Life Status:
Valid

Classroom Teaching Experience

Teacher, Carpenter Elementary, Deer Park ISD, Texas, Grades 5t, 1st
Planned and organized material for all subjects
Developed and maintained an active learning environment
Initiated parent contacts to enhance student achievement
Gifted Specialist, District Level Deer Park ISD, served Carpenter/DP/
Fairmont Elementary;
Deer Park Junior High
Planned and organized curriculum for gifted students
Tested and identified gifted students
Worked at district level to design gifted program
Attended area gifted co-op meetings
Planned and presented parent workshops
Designed and presented teacher development and in-services
Organized and led enrichment after school activities (chess, Rubiks cube)
Organized and led San Jacinto Festival Childrens Area
PLC Enrichment Curriculum Designer
Wrote enrichment curriculum for advanced PLC group district wide
Provided district plans for PLC enrichment groups on district server
Met with teachers on each campus to oversee PLC Enrichment group

Affiliations
Texas Association of Gifted and Talented
GT Southeast Co-op
Deer Park Independent School District
University of St. Thomas
University of Houston Clear Lake