Marivel Tijerina is a 15-year educator in the NISD. She is certified in multiple areas and is currently teaching at an unspecified school. She is dedicated to her students' social and academic growth. She is a trustworthy and approachable communicator who works cooperatively with parents and students. She enjoys teamwork and collaboration, having served as a team leader from 1999-2001 and co-team leader since 2002. She has consistently exceeded expectations on evaluations since 2000. Her collaborative classroom video is used as a staff development resource by the district. She is an effective teacher who enhances student growth through centers, guided reading, writer's workshop, and positive behavior management.