Mamie Spillane

Experienced Elementary School Principal with 28+ years in education and a strong record of instructional leadership, staff development, and school improvement. Expertise in literacy instruction, MTSS, PLCs, restorative practices, and bilingual education. Collaborative, student-centered leader known for building positive school cultures, strengthening family partnerships, and using data to drive equitable outcomes for all learners.

• Arizona Teacher of the Year Ambassador
• Arizona Refugee Teacher of the Year
• U.S. Department of Education – American Teaching Star (Arizona)

• Principal, Rio Vista Elementary School, Tucson, AZ, 01/01/22, Present, Lead instructional and operational oversight of a PK–5 campus, including staffing, curriculum implementation, student supports, and school culture., Recruit, supervise, and evaluate certified and classified staff using Danielson-aligned practices and continuous coaching cycles., Facilitate PLCs, data teams, and site-based professional development focused on literacy, math, student growth, and instructional alignment., Implement restorative practices and tiered behavior supports, strengthening student engagement and positive climate., Design and monitor academic and behavioral intervention plans aligned to MTSS., Partner with families and community organizations to support student achievement and school improvement initiatives.
• Assistant Principal, Amphitheater High School, Tucson, AZ, 01/01/20, Present, Supervise and evaluate faculty and staff; provide actionable feedback to improve instructional practice., Lead professional development centered on data-informed instruction, personalized learning, and inclusive practices., Coordinate state testing and support school-wide data analysis to inform instructional and intervention decisions., Collaborate with district leaders and community partners to support mentoring, tutoring, and student success programs.
• Administrative Intern, Prince Elementary School & Amphitheater Middle School, Tucson, AZ, 01/01/19, 01/01/20, Supported elementary and secondary administration with master scheduling, staffing, and instructional planning., Conducted teacher observations and evaluations; facilitated PLCs aligned to school improvement goals., Assisted with student discipline, family communication, and data-driven decision-making., Organized a multicultural fair to strengthen family engagement and celebrate community diversity.