Dr. Tara Nattrass, Managing Director of Innovation Strategy at ASCD+ISTE, collaborates with educators on reinventing learning with a focus on innovative programs, professional learning, emerging technologies, and cybersecurity. She has been actively supporting educators in navigating the integration of artificial intelligence including serving on AI task forces and the steering committee of Teach AI and EdSafe AI Alliance.
Tara previously served as Chief Education Innovation Strategist at Dell Technologies, consulting with educational leaders across districts and states and building meaningful partnerships with national organizations. She also spent over 20 years teaching and leading in school districts, including as Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning for Arlington Public Schools (VA). Tara earned a Doctorate in K-12 Educational Leadership and Policy from Vanderbilt University.