Mrs. Letitia Tara Tappin

The Life Of Letitia Tara Tappin: Letitia Tara Harris was the firstborn of six children to John and Darlene Harris in Detroit, Michigan on December 30, 1968. After spending a short amount of time in Detroit, the family relocated to the sunny state of California. Once there, she continued to receive her education in the Van Nuys School District. After graduating from Monroe High School, Letitia attended Los Angles Valley Community College, then transferred to Morgan State University where she graduated with a B.A. in Sociology. She also earned her Master of Arts of Teaching (MAT) at the College of Notre Dame Maryland. A short time after transferring to Morgan State University, she caught the fancy of another Morganite. However, she gave chase, but he caught up swiftly. Therefore, while studying undergrad at Morgan State she met the love of her life and husband, Mark Tappin. After graduation from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, she began working as an assistant buyer for the retail giant, Nordstrom in Orange County, California. Within a year, she transferred to the Nordstrom in Pentagon City Mall. After two years of working at Nordstrom, she knew that she wanted more out of life, so she moved back to Baltimore to become a teacher. The two married and later gave birth to their only child Sydney Marquis Tappin. She began her teaching career by working at two challenging schools, one in Baltimore City, Harlem Park Elementary and Dogwood Elementary in Baltimore County. After spending three years as a teacher, she enrolled herself into the Aspiring Leaders Program to become a principal. With her strong love for family, she desired to be closer to her family, so in August 2002, she moved back home to Detroit, Michigan. Not wasting any time, she started back teaching at Conant Elementary and after three short years later she became principal at Hickory Grove Elementary. After the closing of Hickory Grove, she made the transition to become the principal at Eastover Elementary. She wanted the absolute best for everyone (students, teachers and parents). With her unique leadership style, she motivated everyone to go after their dreams and goals. Letitia loved telling stories about her family, students and how supportive and considerate her teaching staff was. She loved the sun, summer time and the family trips, but always looked forward to the start of a brand new school year. She was a mom to everyone not just Sydney. Letitia was a selfless serving woman and the rock of all of her families.

Mrs. Letitia Tara Tappin

December 30, 1968 - March 15, 2015