Tara Campbell

Dr. Tara Campbell serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the College of Education and Allied Professions at Western Carolina University, where she coordinates early field experiences and teaches curriculum and instruction courses. With 30 years of K-12 public education experience, her background includes roles as middle school teacher, assistant principal, literacy specialist, and virtual school principal.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning/Literacy from Georgia State University
• M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Piedmont College
• B.S. in Middle Grades Education from Mercer University

Dr. Campbell's research examines K-8 literacy instruction, content literacy integration, and field experience models in teacher preparation programs.