Tanya Oliva
Position: Elementary School Teacher
School: Chase Street Elementary School
School District: Los Angeles Unified School District
City, State: Panorama City, CA
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Tanya Oliva was nominated by a member of the community, Stephen Bryan.
Early in the school year, Ms. Oliva focuses on creating a positive classroom environment by getting to know her students on a personal level. Each morning, she greets them warmly and asks thoughtful questions to better understand who they are as individuals. She encourages students to share with one another and build friendships through meaningful classroom discussions.
Together, Ms. Oliva and her students establish clear and consistent rules and routines, setting the tone for a respectful and supportive learning space. While she guides the structure of the classroom, Ms. Oliva credits her students for helping shape the welcoming atmosphere with their care, kindness, and authenticity, which play a vital role in creating an inclusive environment for everyone.
Ms. Oliva is a caring and supportive teacher to her young students. She is accepting of their differences and finds ways to help them adapt and grow in their school career. I enjoyed working with her as her kindness and warmth made class visits something to look forward to each week. She is well deserving of this honor.
Tanya is one of the most passionate and dedicated teachers I have ever known. She has an incredible gift for creating a safe, welcoming space where her students can truly thrive. Her creativity, intuition, and genuine care shine through in everything she does, and she continues to inspire those around her with her commitment to growth and excellence. I am so proud of all she has accomplished, this recognition is so well deserved.
Friendly, caring, loyal, noble, brilliant, generous, compassionate, dedicated, clever, cheerful, witty. These are the words that would best describe Tanya Olivia.
Tanya and I were middle school buddies. On the late spring of 2006, I was a victim of bullying and CoCSA; there were gossip, rumors, and jealousy. I was at my lowest, toughest, and darkest time. Fortunately, that didn’t last long thanks to a good friend.
Tanya didn’t shame or judge me, in fact, she stood by and gracefully stood up for me without being asked to. She was a breath of fresh air that helped me enjoy the rest of my senior year. Today, we look back and laugh. Bullying can last so long, but friendships can last a lifetime. Today, even throughout the years of not seeing her in person she is still someone I consider a close friend, a great friend, my best friend. Tanya stays remaining on the right side of history and knows the truth always comes out in the end. She showed me how strong and resilient I am and I owe her so much. As a survivor, I can attest that Tanya is a trusting and earnest person you can reach out to. You can also reach out to your parents, guardians, teachers, caregivers, know that you are NOT alone.
Which is why as the 50th President of the United States of America, I believe Tanya Olivia will do great things serving as the United States Secretary for the Department of Edu….oh whoops we aren’t there, not yet :)
Thank you Tanya, you’ve helped me tremendously. Special thanks to Jessica, Ruby, Jackie, Damaris, Wendy, Yoccelyn, Valerie, and Nubia (I hope you guys are doing good).
If you or anyone are going through something, there are resources to provide support and guidance. Help is available.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
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Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
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Congrats Tanya!! Ever since I’ve known Tanya during our CSUN days, she’s always been a unique soul with a keen eye for justice and bettering the world as well intersectional. I’m so glad to see she’s doing that as an Ed Leader!!
Congratulations on your nomination. That is already a validation. I am very excited for you Ms. Oliva! It is well deserved, I’m sure. I saw your amazing skills, intuition, preparation and hard work when you were my student teacher. I am excited for your journey and glad I get to know it. Even a little bit.
I had the pleasure of meeting Tanya last year when we made the decision to get a special education micro credential through LAUSD. Tanya is a fellow lifelong learner and an advocate of not only her students but of the families she services becoming a great resource to all. She is that one champion that makes the difference.
Tanya is one of the most passionate teachers I have ever met. She will go out of her way to make her students and colleagues feel genuinely cared for. She is open-minded and attentive to her students’ needs. She uses her creative talents to create welcoming environments for her students. Yet she is humble and always striving to improve herself through professional learning opportunities. She has my highest regards.
Tanya is my dearest friend since college years! I known her for 15 years now. She had been helping me with my assignments throughout college. I cannot imagine my years during and after college without her nonstop supportive. She is amazing contribution to anyone who knows her. Her students are incredible lucky to have her! I am truly proud of her continue creating positive and safe environment for students to learning and thriving.
As the brother of Tanya Oliva. She has been an amazing sister in my life experiences. As she has helped me get into California State University Northridge and has invited me to explore various trips; such as museums, concerts, theme parks, etc. Plus, I even help her put together a demonstration video that got her accepted to the trip to Washington D.C. last summer to begin with. Overall, she is the kind of person that I will always consider her as “Familia”. (“Family” in Spanish)
I'm so pleased of my niece Tanya Oliva for receiving this nomination.
Her commitment to teaching has been evident to me since day one.
Her coworkers and students are extremely fortunate to have such a kind and caring teacher who is constantly striving to improve the lives of the children.
She is now receiving recognition for her extraordinary talent and dedication as an educator, which is not surprising, and I'm absolutely confident that she will succeed in anything she sets her mind to.
Tanya Olivia is not only an amazing friend, but has been a LifeChanger for the over twenty years I have known her.
She has always been a kind person, and even more than that, a loyal and inspiring friend. She always looks after her friends and family, and work ethic that is unmatched. Tanya is absolutely dedicated to teaching her students in new and exciting ways. She is a compassionate and curious individual that brings that curiosity to the classroom. I am so happy to have the opportunity to know her and look forward to see her continue to inspire others.
Tanya is a rare friend. She is reliable, honest, and a breath of fresh air. She has a gentle soul that truly grounds anyone that is ever down or looking for guidance. I am a better person for knowing her and I am grateful for that.
Tanya has always been an incredible human being not just in a professional place but also in the real world sense. Her kindness and compassion for people is unmeasurable and has always thrived to make people feel accepted and loved always welcoming you with a warm smile.
Tanya is an amazing teacher who is truly dedicated to her students. We attended the Teacher Innovator Institute together, a two-week long summer professional development program. I had the opportunity to learn about her classroom and see her face light up as she learned new strategies to bring to her classroom.
Tanya has always had a heart to help her community and guide her students in learning and leadership
Tanya is an awesome member of the community who provides encouragement and support for all of her students and their families. She changes lives beautifully
I was Tanya’s teacher in middle school. She was a delightful and dedicated student then, as she has become a delightful and dedicated teacher now. I cannot begin to express how proud I am of the work she does. Her students are lucky to have her as their teacher.
Tanya is not just a good friend but a great teacher. She loves her students and does everything with care and love. She has created a loving and safe environment for her students to be excited to come everyday to school to learn. She is more than their teacher, she is their safe space.
As long as I have known Tanya shes always been a soul whose filled with compassion for those around her. She has a curious spirit looking to learn new cultures and expand her mind on different subjects and information. Ms. Oliva is the best candidate for this award as she is the obvious choice. She is a teacher who not only cares about her students but one who wants to make a difference in their lives for a better future for them.
So love this lady! She is inspiring and a dedicated educator
Tanya is an amazing human being, she is sweet, kind, generous, caring and always giving. You will never not see Tanya with a smile on her face, if anyone deserves this award is her for being the precious human being that she is.
Tanya is an outstanding educator that is always looking for ways to improve her craft for her students. Her patience shines through in the way she interacts with adults and children alike. I wholeheartedly believe she is a life changer of the year!
I’ve worked with miss Oliva through the MESA program. She truly cares about her students, and I have witnessed first hand her true commitment to student success
Ms. Oliva is an amazing teacher/person who cares for her students and also the parents of the students. She makes a great impact on the children she teaches and who is around her to make learning fun and enjoyable for them she also builds trust and confidence with the students to feel safe coming to her for anything even after leaving her classroom. I appreciate that she has taught my children and made them feel safe and wants them to succeed for themselves for their future.
I met Tanya this summer at the National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute, and she was such a joy to be around—kind, intelligent, respectful, and full of positive energy. From the very beginning, she stood out as someone who not only brought warmth to every interaction but also demonstrated a deep commitment to her work as an educator.
TII is a highly selective program that brings together innovative teachers from across the country, and Tanya was the perfect fit. She dove into every session with enthusiasm, asked thoughtful questions, and built meaningful connections with her peers. It was clear that she is dedicated to continually improving her practice and bringing the very best to her students. I feel so lucky to have met her and to now count her as part of my professional community.
Tania is a wealth of knowledge. She is an asset to our school.
I had the pleasure of meeting Tanya at a professional development last summer in Washington DC. Over our two weeks working together Tanya was kind, enthusiastic about her students and embodied the idea of a “life long learner”. Tanya absolutely radiates positivity, and was both supportive and an invaluable member in all the groups she was a part of.
Tanya is such a breathe of fresh air, so engaging and incredibly welcoming. Glad the children of Chase Street Elementary have such a ray of sunshine for a teacher
Ms. Oliva is a bright person with an outgoing personality she strides to learn new ideas and techniques.
I met Tanya through the Teacher Innovator Institute this last summer. She is such a kind and friendly person. Her and I clicked instantly as we initially met virtually over zoom and then in person in Washington DC. She is always willing to listen and provide feedback in a caring supportive manner. She is highly adaptive as we went on many adventures exploring DC and learning a lot through our professional development. These experiences have inspired her to share them with her students. She is an incredible teacher and I am not surprised she has been nominated for this award!
From a young age Tanya has been selfless and you could tell she was going to be an educator. She is easy to talk to and always very understanding.
I was Tanya’s history teacher when she was in high school and I could have told you then she would be a life changer. Tanya is one of the kindest and most committed people I know. She has never hesitated to offer support to someone in need or offer a kind word. I have no doubt Tanya’s students will remember her influence for years to come. Anyone who has the pleasure of meeting Tanya is better for it. Is she a life changer? Absolutely! We are all better for having had her in our lives!
I met Tanya during our time at Cal State Northridge and have the pleasure of connecting with her often. She is very insightful and knowledgeable in her profession and has given out sound advice when I have asked navigating schooling for my littles. She has shown dedication to students growth in and out of the classroom and is definitely fitting to hold the life changer award. Thank you Tanya for your love, dedication and support.
I have had the honor of working with this the amazing teacher.
Ms. Oliva is a truly dedicated and compassionate kindergarten teacher. She goes above and beyond to support her students, always finding the best ways to help them succeed in their academic goals. Her patience, creativity, and genuine care make a lasting impact on the lives of her students. Thank you for all that you do!
Amazing teacher, friend, and colleague
