_ Mother of two very delightful young boys that both attend schools in LCSD1- as an active parent, Tara frequently attends meetings of LCSD1 Board of Trustees, legislative committees pertaining to education, school finance & recalibration, as well as School Facilities Commission.
_ Wife to her wonderful husband- they have been building a life together for 21 years.
_ Teacher- since 2017, Tara routinely substitute teaches in several schools within each triad, spanning multiple grades across elementary, junior high & high school levels; to include Special Education/Resource, PALS and Specials classrooms. She has also taught at the district's EDT building.
_ Volunteer- Tara is the current President of her sons' Parent Teacher Organization- she has served as an officer for 7 years. She has also volunteered her time in many classrooms helping teachers & students. Outside of the classroom, Tara assists her husband in organizing & running a highly successful annual memorial volleyball tournament with all proceeds being donated to charity.