Ms. Tirzah Sarro

Program Administrator- Maritime Engineering and Environmental Studies Academy (MEESA)

Tirzah Sarro-Jaynes currently serves as the Program Administrator II for the Maritime Engineering and Environmental Studies Academy (MEESA), a Lab School collaboration between Newport News Public Schools and Old Dominion University. Previously, she held roles as the Instructional Lead for Science and Climate and Culture Coach at Phoebus High School, and was the Lead Educator for the Academies of Hampton Floating Classroom, an innovative STEM extended learning program. 

Tirzah Sarro-Jaynes currently serves as the Program Administrator II for the Maritime Engineering and Environmental Studies Academy (MEESA), a Lab School collaboration between Newport News Public Schools and Old Dominion University. Previously, she held roles as the Instructional Lead for Science and Climate and Culture Coach at Phoebus High School, and was the Lead Educator for the Academies of Hampton Floating Classroom, an innovative STEM extended learning program. Tirzah began her career as a Physical Therapist and holds numerous certifications in Communication, Psychology, and Neurobiology, reflecting her deep interest in Social and Emotional Learning. With an MAEd in Curriculum and Instruction, she is also a skilled curriculum writer. Additionally, Tirzah owns a wellness company and co-hosts a podcast on Effective Communication. Currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership at Old Dominion University, her research focuses on Community Partnerships in STEM Education.

Tirzah began her career as a Physical Therapist and holds numerous certifications in Communication, Psychology, and Neurobiology, reflecting her deep interest in Social and Emotional Learning. With an MAEd in Curriculum and Instruction, she is also a skilled curriculum writer. Additionally, Tirzah owns a wellness company and co-hosts a podcast on Effective Communication. Currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership at Old Dominion University, her research focuses on Community Partnerships in STEM Education.