Animating Question
How can we ignite the imagination, encourage critical thinking, foster integrity and equip our students, so they are prepared to inherit our ever-changing world?
Tamara Smith
Interim Head of Community Life; Theater Teacher
tamara.smith@neiacademy.org
508-205-4270BACKGROUND
Tamara began her teaching career at the Vietnam Australia School in Hanoi, teaching English and Business studies. She then moved on to Newington College in Sydney, Australia for 14 years, serving in the roles of head of drama and head of Metcalfe House before arriving at NEIA in 2022 as a Drama Teacher. As an on-campus resident and house parent for the past three years and most recently serving NEIA in the roles of Director of Residential Life and Director of the Middle and Upper Schools, Tamara has built and managed teams, strengthened pastoral care systems, and expanded curriculum and co-curricular programs. She knows NEIA well and is deeply passionate about student well-being and school culture and enjoys working closely with all members of the school community.
EDUCATION
B.A., Macquarie University; Master of Teaching, Western Sydney University
Master of Applied Theatre Studies, University of New England (Armidale)
WHAT SHE’D SAY TO HER 15-YEAR-OLD SELF
Be brave. Make mistakes. Learn. Make more mistakes. Learn more. Have fun discovering who you are and the contribution you can make.