Tara Steinman

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Tara Steinman grew up in Clearwater, Florida. After graduating from Shorecrest Preparatory School, she moved to Orlando, Florida to attend the University of Central Florida. Tara earned a Bachelor’s in Business Management in 2006 and a Master’s in Elementary Education in 2009. She had the opportunity to volunteer and substitute in two school districts, Pinellas and Seminole County, while completing her degrees. She also participated in grading the Florida State standardized test.

In 2010, Tara became a teacher for Huntington Learning Center. She taught reading, math, and study skills to Kindergarten through 12th grade students and adults. She also took part in tutoring reading and math to Title 1 students. In 2014, she decided to combine her two degrees and joined the staff at Panera Bread as a manager. She was able to focus on management and training. Tara was also a regional facilitator for new hire orientations.

In 2015, Tara relocated to Austin, Texas to be closer to family. Initially, she worked as a substitute teacher for the Austin Independent School District. She also joined the staff at the local Huntington Learning Center upon moving to Austin. Tara was able to further develop her tutoring skills by preparing local high school students for their college entrance exams.

Tara has been a part of the Lupine Lane family since August 2016. She began as an assistant in the Parrots’ class and taught literacy and math skills to the Flamingos. She enjoyed sharing her love of learning with the kids and guiding them to grow each and every day. Tara became a Literacy and Math coach for the Peacocks, Owls, and Flamingos in 2018. She was able to assess and mentor each child through their literacy and math development. In 2022, she stepped into the role of Lead Teacher for the Peacocks’ classroom. She is excited to shepherd a new class of Peacocks!

Tara enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is a fan of books, music, sports, languages, traveling, crafting, and learning.

Tara’s Early Childhood Memories

Favorite Book as a Young Child

My favorite book in preschool was Blueberries for Sal. I was drawn to the illustrations and the Caldecott sticker on the front. My mom must have read it to me so many times. I would get my bucket and collect “blueberries” around the living room. It’s one of my most vivid memories from that age.

Favorite Part of the Day in Preschool

My favorite activity in preschool was the washing center. I loved to put on the gloves and the apron. Diving straight into the bubbles with my hands was so exciting. I would wash whatever was in the center, mostly plates and silverware. It’s really funny, because dishes are such a chore now!

Inspirational Quote

“Reading is dreaming with open eyes.”

— Author unknown