Teacher & Education Consultant

Riana Fisher is a Science Teacher and Middle School Instructional Head at Sacred Heart School, an innovative, bilingual school in Washington, D.C. Her passion for creating student-centered, inquiry driven learning experiences has led to a dynamic and exciting career in education. Outside of the classroom, Riana also writes curriculum, consults on education programming, and facilitates professional development opportunities for educators. She received a Masters of Education from The University of Notre Dame and a Bachelors of Science in Biology and Philosophy from The University of Scranton. She is currently pursuing a  Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Pedagogy from George Washington University.

Doctor of Education Candidate

George Washington University  |  2024 - 2028

Master of Science in Education

University of Notre Dame  |  2016 - 2018

Bachelor of Science in Biology & Philosophy

The University of Scranton  |  2012 - 2016

Science Teacher & Middle School Instructional Lead

Sacred Heart Bilingual School, Washington, D.C. | September 2016 - present

Create lesson plans, develop science curriculum, communicate with families, and collaborate with colleagues. As Instructional Lead since 2021, facilitate professional development and coaching for middle school teachers.
 

Education Consultant

Ocean Alliance | March - July 2020

Create lesson plans, in-person education programming, and virtual education curriculum that engages learners in the science and study of marine life. Provide ongoing training regarding education materials, and monitor and evaluate learning outcome analytics. 

Education Consultant

The Professional Development Collaborative |  2022 - present

Create and facilitate professional development workshops for various D.C, Maryland, and Virginia schools with the goal of helping educators use ideas from Harvard’s Project Zero research.

Faculty Member

Washington International School Summer Institute for Teachers  | Summers 2021 - present

Facilitated professional development to teach educators how to use ideas from Harvard’s Project Zero research. Organized and led multiple workshops and learning groups during WISSIT’s weeklong annual professional development.

Advisory Research Associate

The Center for Digital Thriving, Harvard Graduate School of Education |  2022 - present

Provide feedback on education tools and help create learning opportunities that support youth in fostering positive forms of technology engagement. Represented the research group at the 2024 EdWeek conference; compiled and shared key insights and developments with the research team.

Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching

Archdiocese of Washington D.C, June 2022

Teacher Initiative Grant

Catholic School Office, March 2018 & 2020

Virtual Reality Innovative Learning Program

Verizon Innovative Learning Program, Arizona State, April 2019

Chris Lary Memorial Grant

University of Notre Dame, June 2018

College Football Playoff Grant

University of Notre Dame, October 2017