Tara Wilson is a professor of reading at The University of Texas - Permian Basin.  She teaches literacy courses for undergraduate and master's students.  Prior to working in higher education, Tara taught in Texas public education for 11 years.  Tara presents at the local, state, regional, national and international levels, as well as publishes in literacy and early childhood journals.  Tara received her Doctorate of Education in Literacy from Sam Houston State University. In her free" time she likes to read, and spend time with her fur babies and husband.