Securing Futures for Middle Tennessee Students with Tara Scarlett
March 9th, 2026
40 mins 15 secs
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About this Episode
In this episode of At Scale, Tara Scarlett discusses leadership, scholarship impact, statewide education strategy, and preparing Tennessee students for the future workforce.
In this episode:
- Tara’s journey from corporate marketing to nonprofit leadership
- The mission and impact of the Scarlett Family Foundation
- Expanding scholarship access across rural, suburban, and urban Middle Tennessee
- Why Tennessee must “grow its own” workforce talent
- The importance of measurable statewide postsecondary attainment goals
- Systems-level change in education policy
- Artificial intelligence in classrooms and workforce preparation
- The role of human connection in guiding student pathways
Listen now to learn how collaboration, innovation, and bold leadership can secure brighter futures for Middle Tennessee students.
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