Tisha Markette (she/her) has dedicated over 28 years to disrupting inequities in urban education. Currently, she brings leadership development, systems change, and executive coaching expertise to Partners for Educational Leadership (PEL).
Her proven track record includes serving as Chief Academic & Equity Officer for a charter school network. There, she spearheaded district-wide equity initiatives, developing leadership teams and building leaders’ capacity to facilitate crucial conversations about race. As Founding Principal of Amistad Academy Elementary, she achieved extraordinary literacy results, with 99% of students at or above grade level within a single year.
Tisha’s impact extends nationwide. She’s a sought-after national conference speaker and has revolutionized literacy instruction across the country. Her experience as Director of Achievement First’s Residency Program saw her coaching aspiring principals and facilitating courses in leadership development.
Throughout her career, Tisha’s commitment to urban education, impactful professional development, and raising teaching standards is evident. She holds degrees from Florida Atlantic University, Sacred Heart University, and the UConn NEAG School of Education, along with specialized literacy training at Columbia University and Lesley University.