Jo Garrett
Curriculum specialist and dedicated educator
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Curriculum specialist who is a dedicated educator and instructional professional with extensive experience supporting K–8 students in classroom environments. Skilled in classroom management, lesson implementation, student engagement, behavioral support, and individualized instruction. Committed to creating safe, positive learning environments that foster academic growth, student confidence, and lifelong learning.
Experience
Grade 2 Teacher - Four Peaks Elementary - Apache Junction, AZ
(2023-01 - 2026-06)
Substitute teacher - Kelly Educational Services - Decatur, AL
Pre-K through 6th grade
Foster Grandparent - Community Action for Improvement
- Provided academic support to 1st grade students who were needing individual instruction
- Established behavioral goals and monitored student progress
Language Arts Teacher, 8th grade - Glendale Elementary School - Glendale, AZ
Principal - Carden Traditional School - Glendale, AZ
Language Arts Teacher, 7th grade - Creighton School District - Phoenix, AZ
High School Principal - Sequoia Choice - Mesa, AZ
Supervisor Curriculum Specialist - Washoe County Schools - Reno, NV
Supervisor of Gifted Programs - Anchorage School District - Anchorage, AK
Gifted LEP (limited English Proficiency) Resource Teacher - Flagstaff Unified School District - Flagstaff, AZ
Principal - Superior Unified School District - Superior, AZ
Principal - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Chilchinbeto, AZ
Education
Sixth Year Degree - Professional Education, MA - University of Connecticut
Master of Science - Elementary Education - Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education - Purdue University
Principal Certification - K - 8 - ASU & University of Phoenix
Certificate - Elementary Education - Department of Defense
Certificate - Gifted & Talented - Department of Defense
Certificate - Speech - Department of Defense
Graduate Coursework - Cultural Field Study - Ball State University
Graduate Coursework - Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) - University of Phoenix
Graduate Coursework - Education of the Gifted and Talented - University of Colorado Boulder
