Tara Haley, LMFT, Ed.D.
TPI-US REVIEWER
Dr. Tara Haley serves as a team inspector with TPI-US, collaborating with a cadre of expert reviewers to deliver objective, evidence-based feedback and actionable recommendations to educator preparation programs nationwide. She brings over two decades of experience in K–12 and higher education, with deep expertise in instructional leadership, educator development, and continuous improvement. Her work is grounded in a commitment to equity, excellence, and the advancement of high-quality teaching through curriculum redesign, faculty support, and data-informed practices.
Dr. Haley began her career in K–12 education, serving as an assistant principal and guidance counselor at a PreK–8 school. In this role, she led the evaluation of school-based personnel, analyzed the implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), and supported faculty in strengthening instructional coherence across the curriculum. These experiences laid the foundation for her enduring focus on instructional quality and educator effectiveness.
For the past decade, Dr. Haley has worked in higher education, where she previously served as Dean of Education and Human Services. In that capacity, she oversaw both the initial teacher preparation program and the Educator Preparation Institute, leading efforts to align programs with state and national standards while fostering innovation in teacher training. She currently serves as Associate Provost of Baccalaureate, Career, and Technical Education at Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ), where she advances academic pathways that prepare students for high-demand careers and further education.
Beyond her institutional roles, Dr. Haley is a dedicated advocate for educational equity and community engagement. She chairs the Executive Cabinet of the Children’s Home Society Community Partnership Schools in Duval County, serves on the Board of Directors for the Early Learning Coalition of Duval, and is a member of the Steering Committee for the Jacksonville Public Education Fund’s “1,000 by 2025” initiative, which aims to increase teacher diversity across local school districts. She is especially proud of her work to diversify the teacher pipeline and ensure that teacher candidates receive the wraparound support they need to thrive in the classroom as highly effective educators.
Dr. Haley holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and a postgraduate certificate in Early Childhood Education, both from the University of North Florida. She is also a certified clinical educator trainer and a qualified supervisor for registered interns, further demonstrating her commitment to mentoring the next generation of educators.