Credentials

I have been in education for twenty-four years, teaching every age, from infants to doctoral students. My experience includes working with a range of learning abilities and needs including those within the General Education classroom, Special Education, English Language Learners, and Gifted & Talented. My degrees include a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies, M. Ed with a focus in General Education, and an Ed. D in Early Childhood Education. 

I enjoy attending professional development and researching many topics, such as diverse literacy practices and DEI in the classroom.

Dr. Adrian Zappala holds over 25 years of experience in Education, having served in teaching and leadership roles in both P-12 and higher education, across all modalities, including on-campus, hybrid, and online. He is truly honored to have had the opportunity to impact the lives of many, as education is the key to success. His academic background is diverse and intersects with fields such as teaching, educational leadership, organizational leadership and management, and post-secondary education. 

Dr. Tanya MacMartin has been a university professor and a middle school science teacher for more than 20 years. She specializes in STEM education for students of all ages and has developed and implemented hands-on science instruction and experiences for all students with all abilities. She strives to support teachers with best practices for inclusive environments in both K-12 and higher education. She has served on several leadership panels and is passionate about making STEM curricula accessible to the diverse population of students in all grades.  

Dr. MacMartin enjoys creating a curriculum that encourages students to choose their own passions and paths to learning. She leads and collaborates with all educators to design a learning experience that harnesses students’ strengths and interests yet supports standards-aligned content and practices.