Tasha moved to Arizona in 2004 from the Midwest with her husband and son. Tasha and her family made the move to Payson after her son graduated high school and joined the United States Coast Guard. She worked as a Surgical Technician before attending ASU and earning a Bachelor's Degree in History Education and then a Master's Degree in Geography Education. Tasha began teaching in 2009 at North Pointe Preparatory and then taught in the Paradise Valley Unified School District for nine years. Tasha earned the maintenance of her National Board Certification for Professional Teaching Standards in 2023. She enjoys helping students discover their academic strengths and find a career path. Tasha and her family enjoy spending time outdoors and taking trips together. She is also an avid amateur photographer and enjoys spending time with her dog Daisy.