Ms. FitzGerald has nearly 27 years of experience in education and started her career in MPS as a teacher at South High. Ms. FitzGerald is an experienced education leader with a passion for building strong, positive learning environments to ensure all students are achieving academic success, regardless of background. Before becoming Andersen United Middle School principal she was Assistant Principal at Andersen United Community School and led the work to transform the school from a PK-8 to a full Middle School.

Principal FitzGerald graduated from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse with a degree in Spanish. She also holds a Master’s degree in Education and principal licensure from the University of St. Thomas, and she is currently pursuing her doctorate at the University of Minnesota.

In talking about her new role, Principal FitzGerald said she is excited to build on the work already started at Andersen. “It has been an honor to be a part of this amazing PK-8 community under the leadership of Principal Wells,” she said. “I am thrilled to have been chosen to lead our new Andersen United Middle School as the Principal! I am excited to continue to work with our committed Andersen staff and our brilliant Andersen students as we grow our community and welcome new staff and students. Our new Andersen Middle School will be a school where everyone belongs and where our students will leave prepared to lead their future. I am so grateful and ready to lead our community as we bring our new mission to life.”

Tara FitzGerald

Pronouns: she/her

Tara.Fitzgerald@mpls.k12.mn.us

Phone #: 612-686-4201