UT Tyler associate professor chosen to serve on Texas Education Agency committee
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Oliveras teaches at UT Tyler's College of Education and Psychology and is the co-founder of the university's Doctor of Education in school improvement degree.
With over 30 years of educational experience, she currently teaches graduate level instructional supervision and curriculum.
The TEA oversees primary and secondary public education with the goal of improving outcomes for all public school students.
Marshall ISD mourns death of beloved high schooler after medical emergency
Oliveras' role in the Texas Education Agency Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System Stakeholder Advisory committee (T-TESS) is to contribute educational expertise that will improve teaching practices.
'This appointment recognizes Dr. Oliveras' expertise, leadership and commitment to advancingeducator evaluation and growth across the state,' UT Tyler professor and interim dean Dr. Neil Gray said.
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Her research in instructional leadership development, teacher appraisal and impact of learning spaces makes her an impactful member of the committee.
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