Tara Oaks 2024-25 Teacher of the Year Carey Rose

Congrats to Carey Rose, Tara Oaks Teacher of the Year!
Subject Level/Grade Level: 1st Grade Teacher
Years at Current School: 6
Total Years of Teaching Experience: 8
Degrees Earned: University of Tennessee at Knoxville with a degree in Public Relations and
a minor in Journalism and The Relay Graduate School of Education with a Masters of the Arts in
Teaching
Hobbies and Interests Outside of School: My favorite things to do are read on my Kindle and listen to Taylor Swift…preferably at the same time! I love spending time with my husband, Nate, my twin boys, Noah and Hudson, and my two dogs, Beau and Fancy. I love going for long walks, listening to audio books or podcasts, and spending time outside.
Favorite Quote or Words of Inspiration: “If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.” -Dolly Parton