Tara is a graduate of California State University and is a former classroom teacher with 13 years experience working with middle and high school students, first as a social studies and English teacher and later as a literacy coach. As part of the Xello Customer Experience and Success team, she is focused on creating ways to make it easier for educators to use Xello and promote its usage with students. Fun fact: A lifelong spelling enthusiast, Tara is a three-time (elementary school) spelling bee champ!