Tisha Simmons

Tisha Simmons

Tisha Simmons, M.Ed, NBCT

Communications and Technology Manager

Contact Number: 803-804-3309 Email Tisha at tisha@cerra.org

Education: Tisha Simmons earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Charleston Southern University. She continued her education by obtaining a Master of Education in Divergent Learning from Columbia College and a Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology from Winthrop University. Tisha is a National Board Certified Teacher in Reading/Literacy and has also achieved National Virtual Teaching Certification through the National Virtual Teachers’ Association (NVTA). She has also been endorsed to teach gifted and talented students in South Carolina.

Experience: Tisha dedicated over 16 years to teaching in the Lancaster County School District, working at both the elementary and middle school levels. She also gained experience as a virtual instructor with Proximity Learning, teaching elementary English Language Arts and middle school social studies. In addition to her role at CERRA, Tisha serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Winthrop University.

CERRA: Tisha joined CERRA in November 2022 as the Communications and Technology Manager, where she has worked diligently to enhance the agency's visibility across South Carolina. Her goal is to support CERRA’s mission of advancing the education profession through effective teacher recruitment and retention initiatives.