Tamara Tapia

Tamara Tapia has over 25 years of work experience in the education industry. Tamara started their career in 1996 as a CTE Business Teacher and CTE Department Chair at Rhodes Junior High School in Mesa Public Schools. In this role, they also served as the Yearbook Advisor. Tapia worked there until 2011 when they transitioned to Mesa High School as the CTE Department Chair, Teacher, Yearbook Advisor, and FBLA Adviser. Tamara remained in this position until 2023. In the same year, they also worked as a Career and Technical Education Teacher in the Queen Creek Unified School District. Furthermore, Tapia became an Adjunct Professor at Mesa Community College in August 2023.

Tamara Tapia has an extensive educational background. Tamara obtained their Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, General from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University from 1991 to 1997. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree, with honors, in Secondary Education and Teaching from the W. A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University from 1994 to 1995.

In terms of their high school education, Tamara Tapia received a Scholastic Diploma from Dobson High School, where they studied from 1988 to 1991.

In addition to their academic achievements, Tamara Tapia has also obtained several certifications. Tamara became a Microsoft Office Specialist in Word in October 2016. In April 2013, they received the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certification in PowerPoint. Tamara also holds the National Board Certification in Career and Technical Education, with a focus on Information Systems and Technology, Communications, and the Arts, which they obtained from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in December 2016.

Furthermore, Tamara Tapia has a certification in Career and Technical Education, although specific details about the institution and date of obtainment are not provided.