Earlier this month, YEP-DC launched its new paid membership program. For $25 per year, YEP-DC members receive access to an exclusive jobs listserv and advanced notice and reduced pricing for YEP events. To welcome in the new program, Recess is highlighting some of the first members to join the new YEP-DC. Today: Tara Frost, an elementary school teacher in DCPS.
Tara Frost
What is your current job?
I am a 3rd grade teacher in DCPS.
What did you do previously?
I am originally from Portland, Oregon. I received a Bachelors of Arts degree in Communications and Spanish from Portland State University, and briefly worked in marketing and advertising before falling in love with teaching. I have been working as an elementary and ESL teacher since 2009. I have taught in Buenos Aires, Abu Dhabi, and Washington, DC. I am a licensed K-6 teacher and I obtained my Masters of Education from Concordia University in 2015.
Why do you work in education?
I work in education because, honestly, I could not see myself working in any other field. Teaching is meaningful work and I know that all of the hours I put into my lessons and classroom is time well spent. It is humbling, exhausting, and emotional but it is the job I love.
Why did you decide to join YEP-DC?
I decided to join YEP-DC after attending multiple happy hours and a YEP conference last year. I've met great friends through YEP and I feel it is an organization made up of individuals like myself.
What’s been your favorite YEP-DC experience?
The happy hours!
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
In 10 years, I see myself in education policy or administration. I do see myself in the classroom for at least another five years--there is a lot to learn!
To get more information or to join YEP-DC as a member, visit this page. Interested in being featured in YEP-DC’s member profile series? Contact [email protected].
I am a 3rd grade teacher in DCPS.
What did you do previously?
I am originally from Portland, Oregon. I received a Bachelors of Arts degree in Communications and Spanish from Portland State University, and briefly worked in marketing and advertising before falling in love with teaching. I have been working as an elementary and ESL teacher since 2009. I have taught in Buenos Aires, Abu Dhabi, and Washington, DC. I am a licensed K-6 teacher and I obtained my Masters of Education from Concordia University in 2015.
Why do you work in education?
I work in education because, honestly, I could not see myself working in any other field. Teaching is meaningful work and I know that all of the hours I put into my lessons and classroom is time well spent. It is humbling, exhausting, and emotional but it is the job I love.
Why did you decide to join YEP-DC?
I decided to join YEP-DC after attending multiple happy hours and a YEP conference last year. I've met great friends through YEP and I feel it is an organization made up of individuals like myself.
What’s been your favorite YEP-DC experience?
The happy hours!
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
In 10 years, I see myself in education policy or administration. I do see myself in the classroom for at least another five years--there is a lot to learn!
To get more information or to join YEP-DC as a member, visit this page. Interested in being featured in YEP-DC’s member profile series? Contact [email protected].
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