Life of an Educator by Justin Tarte: About Me

My name is Justin Tarte and I am a passionate educator with a love of learning and technology. I am married to my best friend, Gina (@gmv398), and we have a yellow lab named Maddy (@maddytarte). Maddy will do anything for a puppy treat and she loves to give kisses.

I am the Director of Curriculum & Support Services in the Union R-XI School District in Union, Missouri. Prior to that, I was a building administrator at Poplar Bluff Junior High School in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, & before that I taught German at Seckman High School in the Fox C-6 School District in Arnold, Missouri. I have been to Germany 6 times & have traveled throughout much of Europe. I am excited about integrating technology and social media into the educational setting, while increasing collaboration & transparency among all stakeholders.

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Education:

Maryville University, St. Louis, MO, School of Education

Ed.D. - Educational Leadership - December 2011, 3.9 GPA

Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO, School of Education

M.A. - Educational Administration, 7-12 Certification - May 2009, 4.0 GPA

The University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, College of Arts and Sciences

B.S. - Education, German K-12 - December 2005, Magna Cum Laude

Here is my "What I stand for" video - check it out!