Meet the New Principal!
Back to School 2022-2023
New Principal at Banta Elementary School!
I hope you had a relaxing and joyous summer vacation! My name is Tabatha Maxie and I am your new Principal at Banta Elementary School. Prior to returning to Banta, I served as the Assistant Principal at STEAM Academy at River Islands and was fortunate to have taught at Banta before becoming an administrator. I am honored to return to the Banta Mustang family!
I grew up in New York City!
I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Summer time was my favorite season. I loved the summer heat! Eating ice-cream and visiting Coney Island were my favorite past times!
I became a United States Marine!
I always knew I wanted to be a Marine. This is me at Boot Camp Graduation.
My first teaching job
I started my career as a middle school teacher. Here I am with my very first middle school grade level team. We are still friends and keep in touch regularly!
Family Trip to Kauai
This was our first trip to Kauai! We had a wonderful time.
Meet Scarlett
This is my Granddaughter Scarlett. She will be starting Kindergarten this year.
My Mother, Alicia and Daughter, Tyrah
This is my mother Alicia and my daughter Tyrah. Tyrah is a senior at Arizona State University. She will be graduating in December with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
My Son Isaiah
This is my son Isaiah. He is a Junior at Williamette University in Salem Oregon. He currently plays football and is majoring in Public Health.
My Best Friend
This is my husband and best friend, Edward.
My Fur Babies
Here are my fur babies - Aussie Mae and Poe. Aussie Mae is an Australian Cattle Dog and Poe is a Chiweenie.
My Career
- Served 11 years in the United States Marine Corps
- Worked as a Radio Frequency Identification Field Service Engineer for Lockheed Martin
- Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from University of Phoenix
- Earned a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from University of Phoenix
- Earned a Master of Arts in Administration Leadership from Concordia University Irvine
My Philosophy of Education
Believe in yourself​!
You can do anything you set your mind to do!
Inspire others!
Always believe something good is about to happen! Spread joy and kindness everywhere you go.
Succeed forever!​
Make it a goal to learn something new every day!
Back-to-School Tips for Families
Creative ideas for getting back to the routine!
You won't need all of these supplies, but you might discover some items on this list that will help your child/family get into in a successful school routine!
Contact Us!
Email: tamaxie@bantasd.org
Website: www.bes.bantasd.org
Location: 22345 El Rancho Road, Tracy, CA, USA
Phone: (209) 229-4650
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BantaElementarySchool