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Principal

Email
christine.salminen@gulfportschools.org
 
Phone
(228) 865-4633

Mrs. Tina Salminen

Mrs. Tina Salminen is honored to lead as principal of Bayou View Middle School. With eighteen years of experience, including six years teaching middle school, nine years teaching at Gulfport High School, and three years leading as an assistant principal, she possesses a deep commitment to student growth and academic excellence. As a teacher-leader, she helped develop a comprehensive ACT instruction program and held positions as ACT Team lead teacher, grade team leader, new/novice teacher mentor, and district assessment-writer. In her recent tenure at Bayou View Elementary, she helped the school achieve top MAAP and MKAS scores in the state. She holds a B.S. in psychology, an M.Ed. in education, and an Ed.S. in educational leadership from William Carey University as well as National Board Certification in English. 

Middle school is a transformative period, and Mrs. Salminen understands its critical role in shaping students' academic progress and personal growth, alongside the rigor and expectations of the high school curriculum. Mrs. Salminen is dedicated to fostering a learning environment where students can thrive academically and personally, and she is eager to collaborate with staff and families to ensure every student reaches their full potential.