Tasha Dawson

Senior Specialist, Federal Grants Secondary

Tasha is a dedicated and passionate professional educator with over 18 years of experience in the field. With a strong background in English/Language Arts in secondary grade levels, Tasha is committed to empowering and fostering a love for learning. As an NIET senior specialist, Tasha is driven by her commitment to education and the belief that every child deserves a quality and equitable education.

Throughout her career, Tasha has served as an English/Language Arts career teacher in Caddo and DeSoto Parish, Louisiana. She has school level leadership experience in grades Pre-K-12th having served as a TAP Master Teacher at Mansfield Middle and Mansfield High school and Assistant Principal at Mansfield Elementary School in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana.

Tasha holds a Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University-Shreveport and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership-Administration and Supervision from University of Phoenix.

What was your favorite subject in school and why?

My favorite subject was English because I was able to foster my love of reading by being exposed to different genres of literature that I probably wouldn’t have read or wanted to read! English classes helped me to explore different perspectives on life and become a more well-rounded person.

What do you do in your free time?

I enjoy reading, walking, and listening to podcasts in my free time. I also like to catch up with my family and friends by watching sports or playing board games