Jo-Anne Olivarri

Jo-Anne Olivarri serves the Dreeben School of Education as the Teacher Education Induction Coordinator. Before joining the University of the Incarnate Word, Jo-Anne taught general elementary education in Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, First Grade, Third Grade, and RTI (response to intervention) Reading & Math K-5 in Judson ISD for over ten years. 

In addition to teaching preservice teachers, she is committed to serving the profession and the graduates of the UIW (University of the Incarnate Word) Dreeben School of Education. As the Teacher Education Induction Coordinator, Jo-Anne provides ongoing support to UIW teacher education graduates as they transition into the teaching profession for their first three years. Jo-Anne also coordinates ongoing professional development for the UIW Teacher Network and professional networking opportunities. She strives to empower UIW teacher education graduates through support, growth, and collaboration.

Master of Education 
School Leadership 
Trinity University                                                            
San Antonio, Texas  

Bachelor of Arts 
Interdisciplinary Studies  
University of the Incarnate Word  
San Antonio, Texas  

• Principal EC-12, State of Texas
• Elementary EC-4, State of Texas

Active Membership:
Member, Texas Association of Teacher Educators (TxATE)   2023-present  
Member, Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)    2023 - Present 
Member, Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society in Education (KDP)   2023 - Present 
Member, American Federation of Teachers (AFT)   2016 - Present 

• Judson Education Foundation Teacher Grant Recipient, Judson ISD, 2021-2022 
• Distinguished Educator Award: Teacher of the Year, Judson ISD, 2014-2015 
• Distinguished Educator Award: New Teacher of the Year, Judson ISD, 2011-2012

Service to the University:

• UIW FLIGHT Mentor Fall 2023–Present
• UIW Dreeben School of Education-New Student Orientation, Facilitator 2023-present
• UIW Teacher Education Advisory Board 2023–Present