Tara Resla

Tara Resla, Ph.D., CPTD, currently serves as a Special Education Compliance Specialist at Stride, Inc., where responsibilities include overseeing compliance and enhancing communication among stakeholders. As a Leadership Consultant and Curriculum Developer at Resla Leadership Solutions, Tara designs research-based leadership resources aimed at fostering strong organizational cultures and strategic improvement. Experience also includes roles as Director of Coaching and Facilitation at the University of North Texas at Dallas, where Tara developed leadership programs for over 100 principals, and Adjunct Field Supervisor at Education Service Center Region 13, managing principal certification programs. Previous achievements include recognition as the Texas Rural Education Association Principal of the Year and notably transforming instructional methods as School Principal at Granger ISD. Educational credentials encompass a Doctor of Philosophy in K-16 Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from The University of Texas at Arlington and a Graduate Business Analytics Certification from Southern Methodist University.