Tara Sutherland became Director of the Preschool & MDO program in June 2018. She graduated from Belton High School and continued her education at Texas Tech University. She graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family studies. She has a teaching certificate in Early Childhood - 4th grade. She taught 1st grade for ten years prior to being the director. She also attended First Methodist Preschool/MDO as a child. She lives in Salado with her husband Brian, son Conway, daughter Ellis Mac and dog Brewster. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and reading a good book.