Tara Osinski

Director of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Math Department Head, Engineering and Technology Teacher

Tara is thrilled to take on her new role as Director of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning!  She is excited to have an active role in the classroom and share her passion for learning with a strong focus on curriculum, critical thinking, and STEM programming development.  Mrs. Osinski previously served as Principal and taught Math, Science, and Social Studies at our school.  Tara has been deeply involved in research in the field of education. Through the American Federation of Teachers’ Leader Program, she conducted and presented action research on the impact of curriculum and associated instructional practices on student engagement, academic achievement, and school climate.  She graduated summa cum laude from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and from Rivier University with a Master’s in Education.  She has also completed additional Master’s work in Educational Leadership at the University of Southern Maine.  She is certified K-8 and enjoys Highly Qualified Teacher status in multiple subject areas.  

Mrs. Osinski is a Nashua native who lives in the community with her husband and sons.  When she is not in the classroom, she enjoys outdoor adventuring of all kinds, including skiing, hiking, camping, and biking with her family.  She is always ready to learn something new!   It is this passion for adventure and knowledge that drove her to become an extraordinary educator.  She believes inspiring students to explore, to take a risk, and to fall in love with knowledge are some of the greatest gifts teachers can provide for their students.  Her energy, enthusiasm, patience, compassion, and love for learning, coupled with the interests of her students, set the tone for her classrooms and served us well with her as Principal, as they will in her new role!

Mrs. Osinski believes in creating an educational community that is grounded in a strong school-home partnership.  Her educational philosophy strongly centers around the importance of growth mindset, inquiry-based learning, and evidence-driven analytical thinking.  She believes in building a curiosity-focused, student-centered environment that challenges students to think critically and creatively, solve problems, ask original questions, and understand the application of their learning to their present and future lives. She deeply values the importance of student voice and develops meaningful, supportive relationships with students, encouraging them to flourish. What a remarkable teacher and mentor!  We are so lucky to have her in our “World!”