
Tara Parr
Perkiomen ValleyTech Specialist
Dr. Tara L. Parr is a recent Drexel University graduate, having earned her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Creativity and Innovation in December 2016. Tara earned her Certificate in Online Learning from Duke University in April 2017.
Her epistemological view of knowledge acquisition aligns with the constructivist theory of making meaning thorough active participation. She maintains learners learn by doing and, as such, she is very passionate about the effective design of professional learning opportunities for K-12 educators. She is also very intrigued by research of the learning sciences and the wealth of information afforded to educators regarding how the brain functions and learns.
In her full time position, Tara serves as the district Technology Integration Curriculum Coordinator in the Perkiomen Valley School District. She believes strongly in the power of technology to transform learning.
Tara is married and spends most of her free time supporting her two teen children, Madelyn and Nicklaus, in their activities. She loves to bake and is an avid binge watcher! She is always looking for new recipes to try and new shows to watch!