About
Staff
Rachel Hatten, Ph.D.
Director and Endowed Chair of Education Innovation
Email: rachelhatten@usf.edu
Dr. Rachel Hatten is Director and Endowed Chair of Education Innovation at the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, where she leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive portfolio of professional learning opportunities for practicing educators and school and district leaders. In this role, she leads strategic planning, program design, partnership development, and the stewardship of funded initiatives, working collaboratively with faculty, school systems, and community partners to advance instructional practice and educator development.
With more than two decades of experience in education, Dr. Hatten is a scholar–practitioner whose work bridges the worlds of research and practice. She began her career as a high school English teacher, spending over a decade in the classroom teaching a range of courses and serving as a literacy coach and equity coach. She later held district leadership roles in Pasco County Schools, where she supported secondary literacy instruction, curriculum development, and professional learning across schools. These experiences continue to ground her work in the lived realities of teaching and learning in K–12 settings.
Dr. Hatten holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Critical Literacy and English Education, as well as a Master of Arts in Literacy Education, both from the University of Minnesota. Her scholarly work focuses on sociocultural approaches to literacy, culturally relevant pedagogy, and efforts to disrupt traditional tracking structures in schools. Her research examines how issues of power, privilege, and identity are taken up in classroom spaces, particularly in suburban contexts, and explores the long-term impact of critical literacy experiences on students’ understanding of themselves and the world.
At the Anchin Center, Dr. Hatten plays a central role in designing and scaling research-informed professional learning initiatives that respond to the evolving needs of educators. Her work includes the development of leadership programs for school and district teams, large-scale workshops and institutes, and collaborative networks that bring together educators across systems. She is deeply committed to the Center’s mission of serving as a bridge between theory and practice, ensuring that research-based insights are translated into meaningful, actionable strategies for educators.
Across her career, Dr. Hatten has led and contributed to initiatives focused on equity, access, and instructional improvement, including efforts to detrack secondary coursework, integrate culturally responsive teaching practices, and support teacher-led inquiry into classroom practice. She has presented at national and international conferences and facilitated numerous professional development experiences centered on literacy, equity, and effective instruction.
Dr. Hatten believes deeply in the transformative power of professional learning to elevate teaching practice and improve outcomes for students. She remains inspired by the expertise and commitment of educators and is dedicated to supporting their continued growth in service of opportunity, excellence, and meaningful learning for students.
Dr. Hatten and her husband, a faculty member in the USF College of Education, share a family that includes three adult stepdaughters, a high school-aged son, and a lovable but badly behaved Golden Retriever named Griffey.
Jessica Beagle
Assistant Director of Professional Learning
Email: jbeagle@usf.edu
Ms. Jessica Beagle is the Assistant Director of Professional Learning in the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching. Ms. Beagle brings over 18 years of experience in public education to the Anchin Center. She holds a master's degree in elementary education with a concentration in teacher leadership, and has worked as an elementary school teacher, a middle school mathematics teacher, department chair, and instructional coach supporting multiple content areas across grade levels. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction.
In the Anchin Center, Ms. Beagle works to support professional learning and programming, including serving as the Director of the Anchin Center's flagship program, the Advanced Placement Summer Institute, which welcomes over 750 teachers to the USF Tampa campus each summer. Ms. Beagle plans, develops, and implements a robust professional learning portofio in the Anchin Center and is also involved in multiple funded-projects and grant opportunities in the Center.
As an instructional coach in K-12 public schools, Ms. Beagle was responsible for developing and delivering professional learning opportunities for teachers, facilitating professional learning communities and planning teams, and analyzing and interpreting data for the school leadership team. In addition to her teaching and coaching roles, Ms. Beagle has worked as a facilitator and reviewer for EdReports.org, particularly in reviewing mathematics curriculum materials.
Ms. Beagle is a proud mother of two and is married to a public school teacher. Her daughter is a college student and Division II softball player, and her son is a middle school student and baseball player.
Xiomara Enamorado (Zee)
Senior Financial Operations Manager
Email: xenamorado@usf.edu
Ms. Xiomara “Zee” Enamorado serves as the Senior Financial Operations Manager in the College of Education. In this role, she oversees all aspects of budget and finance for the Anchin Center as well as six additional centers and institutes within the College. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. Before joining the College of Education, she worked in the College of Arts and Sciences at USF, where she provided financial and administrative support to departments, centers, institutes, and community partners.
Prior to her service at USF, Zee worked with Pasco County Schools as a Buyer, where she excelled in budget management, vendor relations, and compliance. Beyond her financial expertise, she also mentored secondary students facing behavioral challenges, supporting both their academic progress and personal growth. Earlier in her career, she served as an Office Manager, leading a team of 40 associates while facilitating support services and advocating for low-income families.
With a strong commitment to education and a genuine dedication to improving the lives of others, Zee embodies the mission of the College of Education. She continues to make a lasting impact by combining financial expertise with care, compassion, and service.
Ana Torres Olaya
Department Operations Manager - Centers and Institutes
Email: atorres12@usf.edu
Ms. Ana Torres Olaya is a proud 2016 USF graduate, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities, and a graduate certificate in Business Foundations. She joined the USF College of Education as a Department Operations Manager in 2026. In her role, Ana oversees administrative and budgetary processes for the Anchin Center and other centers and institutes within the College. Ana has previously served in fiscal and business operations roles with the USF Foundation, the USF College of Arts and Science, and the Business and Finance Shared Services unit.
Although most of her career at USF has been related to the Fiscal and Business operations, Ana is no stranger to the field of education. As an undergraduate student, she worked as an AVID tutor for the Hillsborough County School district, and both of her parents served as school teachers, working with Pre-K and high school students.
Darius Brooks
Administrative Assistant
Email: brooks55@usf.edu
Darius Brooks serves as an Administrative Assistant at the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, where he supports Center staff with preparations for professional learning events, management of school district partner contact information, organizational needs, and welcoming visitors in the lobby. In addition to his work with the Anchin Center, Darius also provides administrative support to the USF College of Education Dean’s Office. Prior to joining the Anchin Center, he worked in the USF Library. Outside of work, Darius is an avid sports fan and proudly cheers on the USF Bulls football team.