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Joanne T. has a diverse and extensive work experience in the education sector. Joanne began their career in 2005 as a Teach for America Corp Member in Miami-Dade, where they worked for two years to address educational inequity. In 2007, they joined the Noble Network of Charter Schools and served at Noble Street College Prep until 2011. During their time there, they played a significant role in supporting students' educational needs. In 2011, Joanne joined Acero Schools, where they held several positions. Joanne started as the Principal of Carlos Fuentes Elementary and worked in that role until 2020. Recently, they transitioned into the role of Deputy Chief Education Officer. Joanne's dedication and commitment to providing quality education and addressing educational disparities are evident from their work history.

Joanne T. holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in the Urban Education Leadership Program from the University of Illinois Chicago, which they have been pursuing since 2020. Joanne previously obtained a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, General from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing it between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, they completed the Chicago Principal Fellowship at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in the academic year of 2016-2017. Joanne also earned an Executive Coaching Fellowship from the University of Chicago in 2012-2013, focusing on Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. Joanne'sBachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science and Government was obtained from the University of Illinois Chicago, where they studied from 2002 to 2005.

Joanne has obtained several certifications, including a Superintendent certification from the Illinois State Board of Education in May 2022. In June 2021, they acquired an English As A Second Language Teacher certification from the same institution. Additionally, they obtained a General Administrative - Type 75 certification and a Professional Educator License from the Illinois State Board of Education in June 2009. Information regarding the exact dates of their IL Performance Evaluation - Principal Evaluation Training for Pre-Qualified Principal Evaluators certification and the Illinois Performance Evaluation - Teacher Evaluation Training certification is not provided.