My name is Tara Downey. I was born in
Wilmington, DE and have lived in many different states
through the years. I graduated from St. Thomas
Aquinas High School in 2000. I attended Florida
International and Florida Atlantic University. I
graduated in 2004 and started my teaching career at
Somerset Academy. I have taught third and second
grade at Somerset Academy for four years now. I
truly enjoy teaching second grade. The bond
between teachers and students at that age is truly
wonderful.
My dream to be a teacher has been with
me since I was very young. It has followed me
through all of my years of learning. I have gained
ideas, knowledge, and even courage from all of my
teachers and professors throughout the years. They
have taught me that the gift of learning is something to
be treasured. I try and teach my students this
same idea. My future goal in education is to
become a reading specialist. Reading is something
that is dear to my heart, and I wish to share this love
for reading with all students.