Tara is from the USA. She joined WAT in 2025 and she holds a Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. She is a

certified Experienced Educator for Preschool through 6th grade, a Reading Specialist for Preschool through 12th grade, and an ESL Teacher certified for Preschool through 12th grade.

Tara has taught students from kindergarten to university level and spent several years as a University Supervisor of student teachers at the College of William and Mary. At the core of her teaching philosophy are community-building, empathy, and self-empowerment.

This is Tara’s third year teaching in Tirana. She is enthusiastic about continuing to grow her practice and foster a strong sense of community as a teacher at WAT.