Marsha Fountain

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Hi, I’m Marsha Fountain, an instructional designer and educator with a passion for adult learning, teacher development, and curriculum design.

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Hi, I’m Marsha Fountain, an instructional designer and educator with a passion for adult learning, teacher development, and curriculum design. I translate complex standards and instructional goals into engaging, learner-centered experiences using digital tools, data, and evidence-based pedagogy.

I bring extensive background in coaching and professional learning design across K–12 environments, designing scalable learning solutions for diverse learners, facilitating virtual and in-person training, and evaluating impact for continuous improvement. I’ve led district-wide PLCs, MTSS implementations, and AVID initiatives, and I enjoy building collaborative, future-focused professional learning ecosystems.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 8 roles

Academic & Instructional Dean · Carrollton Farmers Branch ISDJul 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Designed and facilitated job-embedded professional learning experiences aligned to adult learning principles, instructional priorities, and measurable outcomes. Applied the Relay Get Better Faster coaching framework to create structured learning cycles, observation tools, and feedback protocols that improved instructional practice and learner performance. Developed curriculum resources and internalization tools, and digital learning supports for teachers across content areas. Led PLC design with a focus on standards alignment, assessment literacy, and evidence-based instructional strategies. Designed and delivered district-wide New Teacher Academy learning modules, including certification exam prep, onboarding curriculum, and coaching supports. Instructional Design Lens: needs analysis, curriculum mapping, learning facilitation, performance evaluation, iterative improvement.

Academic & Instructional Dean · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISDJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Designed and facilitated job-embedded professional learning experiences aligned to adult learning principles, instructional priorities, and measurable outcomes. Implemented coaching frameworks to improve instructional practice and student outcomes. Designed district-wide professional learning models and onboarding resources.

District MTSS Coordinator & District Director for AVID Stronger Connections Grant Funded · Trinity Basin Preparatory SchoolsJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Designed district-wide MTSS training curriculum and learning pathways for administrators, counselors, nurses, interventionists, and teachers. Created multi-tiered professional development modules aligned to learner roles, delivery modes, and implementation fidelity. Led implementation of AVID instructional systems through TECHNOLOGY & Digital Learning Management Systems (LMS), Virtual Meeting & Facilitation Platforms, Online Curriculum & Assessment Tools, Digital Collaboration Tools, Data Dashboards & Progress Monitoring Systems.

District MTS S Coordinator & District Director for AVID Stronger Connections Grant Programs · Trinity Basin Preparatory SchoolsJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Restorative Practices Specialist & MTSS Coach · Arlington ISDJul 2022 – Jun 2024 · 2 yrs
Interventionist & MTSS Coach Title I · Arlington ISDJul 2021 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr
Restorative Practices Specialist & MTS S Coach · Arlington ISDJan 2021 – Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Teacher & Department Leader · DFW School DistrictsJan 2016 – Jun 2021 · 5 yrs 6 mos

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching · University of Southern California2030 – 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Eng. · Stillman College2030 – 2009
Master of Arts in Teaching · University of Southern California2030 – 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Engineering · Stillman College2030 – 2009

Certifications and awards· 6

T-TESS Appraiser Certificate2030 – 2025
School Principal Certificate2030 – 2025
Special Education Teacher Certificate (ECAP)2020 – 2025
Appraiser Certificate2030 – 2025

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