With nineteen years of experience in the early childhood field, Tanisha is known for having her students kindergarten-ready at the end of each year. Not only is she a team leader, but she is also a mentor to her peers and is known as a “child whisperer” because of the special bond she has with each child. The families of the children in her classroom often express that she is kind, loving, and committed, and creates a community within her classroom. Conscious Discipline skills and Second Step skills are two methods used daily in her classroom. Tanisha holds a Master’s in Special Education.