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Meet Ms. Tasha
Founder, Head of School, and Builder of Brave, Beautiful Things
With two decades of leadership experience and a heart for purpose-driven work, Tasha leads Sage Academy with vision, authenticity, and unwavering compassion.
About Ms. Tasha
Tasha is the Founder and Head of School at Sage Academy. She brings over 20 years of experience in business leadership, creative direction, and operational strategy to her role—along with the heart of a mother and the vision of a changemaker.
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Before stepping into the world of education, Tasha ran her own small business, Heartbeat Marketing, where she specialized in brand strategy, website development, and helping small businesses grow with clarity and integrity. She’s also held executive-level positions in the food, hospitality, and wellness industries—building teams, launching startups, and leading organizations through growth and transformation.
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But when she became a mom, everything changed.​​ Sage Academy was born from that conviction.
What She Loves About Leadership
Founder and Head of School at Sage Academy
Over 20 years in leadership, marketing, and business development
Owner of Heartbeat Marketing (brand strategy & web design)
Tasha leads with a philosophy she calls "compassionate leadership as a spiritual practice" — inspired by thinkers like Brené Brown and Jeff Weiner. She loves solving problems, building systems that serve people well, and mentoring others with clarity.
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She thrives in the creative-meets-operational spaces where big ideas take shape — and she's passionate about building a school culture rooted in respect, purpose, and partnership with families.
Former Co Founder /Operations Officer at Dr. Bob’s Donut Café
“I’ve always loved building things. But when I became a mom, I knew I wanted to build something that made the world better for children. Sage Academy is that something.” — Tasha
Experienced in systems building, team training, and digital growth
What Families Can Expect
Brings strong operational insight and deep creative vision
Believes in courageous communication and values-led leadership
Tasha is equal parts strategic and soulful. As Head of School, she leads with clarity, listens deeply, and never stops asking, “How can we do this better?” Families can expect her to be communicative, visionary, and grounded in purpose. Whether refining the systems that support the studio or greeting children at the door, she brings heart, humility, and conviction to the work of building a better school.