Tara Martin is an enthusiastic educator, national speaker, and author who thrives on change and refuses to settle for the status quo. With experience as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and district administrator, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her roles.
As the founder of #BookSnaps, a revolutionary reading comprehension strategy now implemented in seventeen countries, Tara constantly seeks unique ways to make learning fun, relevant, and meaningful.
She is the author of the inspirational book Be REAL: Educate from the Heart and Cannonball In, illustrated by Genesis Kohler. Her passion for education and writing has led her to a new role as the Director of Publishing for Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc., where she coaches and supports educational authors.
Tara firmly believes that while machines and artificial intelligence can advance many areas of life, they will never replicate an individual's REAL identity–the unique strengths, talents, and life experiences of every human.
Her ambition is to lead a culture of innovative change, prioritize social-emotional health in the learning setting, and encourage others to Cannonball In and fulfill their true potential.
Expertise:
- K-12 Education
- Student Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Creativity & Innovation
- Social-Emotional Health
- Overcoming Adversity
- Lead from the Heart
- Instructional Coaching
- 21st Century Learning & Technology
- Youth Motivation (assemblies)
- Storytelling
A REAL Snapshot
Tara Martin - Visual Bio
