Vanna O'Conner

Vanna O'Conner has a diverse work experience in the field of education. Vanna started their career as an Adult Education Teacher, specializing in Mathematics, at Messick Adult Ctr in 2011. In 2013, they joined Shelby County Schools as a member of the Performance Improvement Team and later became the Team Lead for this team. Moving forward, from 2015 to 2018, Vanna worked as the Director of School Support at Achievement Network (ANet). Vanna then transitioned to the role of Director of Professional Learning at ANet and held this position until October 2021. Currently, they are serving as the Managing Director of Professional Learning and Specialization at ANet, a position they have held since July 2020. Vanna also has experience as a High School Mathematics Teacher at Cordova High School from 2007 to 2013.

Vanna O'Conner obtained a High School Diploma from Memphis Central High School from the year 2000 to 2003. Later, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree at Vanderbilt University, majoring in Mathematics and Secondary Education from 2003 to 2007. Recently, from 2020 to 2022, they attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where they obtained a Master of Education (MEd) degree with a focus on Education Policy and Management.