Who: Tara Taylor

What: Tara values the teaching profession and enjoys facilitating environments where her students work through problem solving processes to gain higher understanding of their work.

Where: She began her teaching career 21 years ago at Castle Park Middle School in the Sweetwater District. Since then, she has worked at Bonita Vista Middle and is currently teaching Exploring Computer Science and Exploring Technology at Eastlake Middle.

Why: She believes the nations needs for programmers will continue to grown and she teaches each class with enthusiasm and passion for technology.