Meet Tara Larson, an Elementary Education Class of 2026 graduate with dual licensure in Special Education! "Loyola has prepared me to be a confident leader. Loyola's courses, clubs, and organizations encouraged me to voice my perspective and live with purpose, reflecting the Jesuit values I believe in." During her time at Loyola, Tara embraced every opportunity. She served as a LoyolaGA, participated in the LoyolaEducationSociety, BestBuddiesLoyolaMD, and LUMDanceCompany, studied abroad in Cork, Ireland, and completed field experiences with Baltimore City and Baltimore County Public Schools through Loyola_Education. During her senior year, she managed her own classroom alongside her mentor, Denise Gillispie, '92, at Lutherville Laboratory, an elementary school in Baltimore County. "The guidance, trust, and encouragement I received from Ms. Denise showed the impact a dedicated teacher can have on a student's life. Student teaching helped me connect lessons from Loyola classes to expe...