Qualifications

• Elementary Education
• Masters in Education
• Certification in:
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disabilities
  • Intellectual Disabilities 

Role

Tara Kelly serves as a Special Education Teacher at Colearn Academy, where she supports students in building confidence, developing skills, and accessing learning in meaningful and achievable ways. She is passionate about helping students recognize their strengths and understand that they are capable of doing hard things.

She works closely with families and staff to provide individualized support, foster student growth, and create positive learning experiences that build both academic skills and self-esteem. Tara is committed to meeting students where they are and helping them grow in confidence and independence.

About

Tara is passionate about helping students see their own value and realize that they are capable of success, even when learning feels challenging. One of her favorite parts of teaching is encouraging students to push through difficulties and discover that they can do hard things while building confidence along the way.

She is excited to be part of Colearn Academy because she has developed a strong appreciation for online teaching. She values the opportunity to build positive connections with students in a focused learning environment where she can support growth and minimize negative behaviors.

Tara was inspired to become a teacher by her 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Martha Kirk, and her 10th grade English teacher, Mrs. Janice Limbaugh, both of whom made a lasting impact on her life.

A fun fact about Tara is that she has ridden a camel.