The Utah Teacher Fellowship program offers full-time educators high-quality training, support, and the chance to collaborate with state and local policymakers. Launched in 2017, the program has empowered over 80 educators from 17 districts—including 9 Utah Teachers of the Year — to lead improvements in public school teaching and learning. Our fellows have gained recognition through media publications, conference presentations, and established partnerships with Utah's Legislature and State Board of Education.
Learn more about our teacher leadership initiatives at www.teacherfellows.org.
Tabitha Pacheco is a National Board Certified Teacher in Exceptional Needs. She earned her Masters in Education from Utah State University. She has a variety of experiences in public, charter, and digital education settings as a Teacher, Instructional Coach, Mentor, Special Education Director, and Educational Consultant. In 2013, she was awarded the Utah State Office of Education “Significant Disabilities Teacher of the Year” for outstanding leadership and commitment to students with disabilities. As a teacher leader in her state, Tabitha has served on many local and national committees as an advocate for teachers. She believes in large-scale, positive social impact through equitable access to education. Tabitha was a Hope Street Group National Teacher Fellow from 2015-17 before her role as the Utah Fellowship Director.
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