The Churchill County School District has announced the appointment of Dr. Deana Porretta as the new principal of Churchill County Middle School. Her hiring was approved by the School Board of Trustees during a special meeting on April 30.
A Fallon native and Churchill County High School graduate, Porretta served seven years in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Sergeant Promotable. She and her husband, Jay, have been married for 24 years and raised two daughters, both graduates of Churchill County High School.
As a military spouse, Porretta supported families at various duty stations, earning Volunteer of the Year honors at both Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and Camp Humphreys, South Korea.
She holds a Bachelor of Science from Austin Peay State University, a master’s in education from Kaplan University, and a doctorate in education from Nova Southeastern University. Her teaching career has spanned Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and South Korea. From 2015 to 2018, she taught at Midway Middle School in Georgia, where she was named Teacher of the Year.
Since returning to Fallon in 2018, Porretta has served CCMS as a math and PE teacher, track coach, and most recently, vice principal. During her tenure, the MTSS Team earned the Diamond Award from the Nevada Association for Positive Behavior Support. She has also contributed to district initiatives including the Learner Centered Framework, KnowledgeWorks, Modern Teacher, Savvas and i-Ready.
“Dr. Porretta brings a blend of professional expertise and dedication to the Fallon community,” said Superintendent Derild Parsons. “Her leadership and deep understanding of education and the values of our district make her the right person to lead CCMS.”
Porretta said she looks forward to working with families, teachers and students “to build an even brighter future for our school and community.”
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