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Administration
Tonya Rose, Principal
It is my pleasure to introduce myself as the principal of Tarkanian Middle School. I bring to this position many years of secondary experience. This is my twenty-second year with the Clark County School District (CCSD). I began my career with CCSD as an English teacher at Las Vegas High School. As I transitioned into administration, I also transitioned into middle school and that is where my devotion has been, to the middle school grades and students. I spent fifteen of my twenty-two years with CCSD in middle school. In my opinion, the middle school experience is pivotal for students’ academic growth and continued success.
Rori Romero, Assistant Principal
I am very excited to join the Tarkanian Middle School Shark family as one of the Assistant Principals. I grew up in Southern California and obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from California State University San Marcos. I have been a proud educator since 2011, here in Las Vegas. I taught Science at Cimarron-Memorial High School and Western High School before becoming an Assistant Principal. I was an Assistant Principal at Cannon Junior High School since July 2019 before making the move to become part of the Shark Family. I look forward to working with each and every one of you.
Carrie Seals, Assistant Principal
I am so happy to be part of the administrative team, here at Tarkanian Middle School. Prior to administration, I taught English at Western High School and Cannon Junior High School. Those experiences validated my belief that students who are able to make connections academically, emotionally, and socially, on their campuses are certain to experience greater satisfaction, not only in their professional life but also in their personal life. I am here to facilitate that. Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, I feel most at peace wandering through nature. Some of my hobbies are paddleboarding, hiking, eating fabulous food, cooking, and even cleaning! But, one of my most impressive possessions is my rock collection!
Jesica Benton, Assistant Principal
Hello, Tarkanian Middle School! I'm so excited to be a part of this incredible community. My journey in education began in 2002 as a special education teacher in Brooklyn, NY. In 2005, I made the move to Las Vegas and continued my passion for helping students succeed, first as a special education teacher and then as a data strategist at Del Sol High School. From there, I transitioned into administration, serving as a Dean at Cannon Junior High and later as an Assistant Principal at Western High School, Del Webb Middle School, and Nevada Virtual School.
When I'm not at school, I love spending time with my daughter, who will begin her journey as a University of Michigan freshman. #GOBLUE I also enjoy indulging in my two favorite things: a good cup of coffee and a trip to Disney! I look forward to connecting with all of you and working together to support our students.
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