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Tara Rhiannon Dawn Fietz, BA, MFA

Digital Content Manager & Editor | She/Her

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About Tara

Hailing from Canada, Tara is a graduate of Scotland's University of St. Andrews in creative writing, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. She worked across SBX Learning websites Infoplease and Fact Monster previously, and joined Family Education to spread learning and great content to a wider audience.

Experience and Background

  • Diploma in Humanities, St. Mary's College University, Alberta
  • Double BA Classics & Humanities, University of Victoria, British Columbia
  • MFA Creative Writing, University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Additional Qualifications

  • Diploma Certification in Egyptology
  • Diploma Certification in Cryptozoology

Family Education Area of Expertise

Tara strategizes, edits, and contributes information across Family Education, while also curating baby name content and name origins on the site.

  • What does the Gen Z term "swerve" mean? How is it used in conversation? Find out with Family Education and learn Gen Z slang today!

  • What does the Gen Z term "mittens" mean? How is it used in conversation? Find out with Family Education and learn Gen Z slang today!

  • Discover popular North Korean last names, including North Korean surnames from A to Z. Learn the meaning & origin of common North Korean family names.

  • Ready to explore more about South Korean surnames and their meanings? Discover popular South Korean last names, including South Korean surnames from A to Z. Learn the meaning and origin of common South Korean family names.

  • Explore popular Sioux last names from A to Z. Learn the meanings behind common Sioux surnames and uncover the rich cultural heritage they represent.

  • By immersing yourself in the world of Apache surnames, you connect with a legacy that spans generations. Explore, learn, and appreciate the depth of meaning behind each Apache last name!

  • Discover popular Cajun last names, including Cajun surnames from A to Z. Learn the meaning & origin of common Cajun family names.

  • Uncover the rich history and meanings of Norse surnames. Explore popular Norse family names from A to Z and learn about their origins.

  • Discover popular Ulster Scots last names, including Ulster Scots surnames from A to Z. Learn the meaning & origin of common Ulster Scots family names.

  • Discover popular Yoruba last names, including Yoruba surnames from A to Z. Learn the meaning & origin of common Yoruba family names.

  • Discover popular Hispanic last names, including Hispanic surnames from A to Z. Learn the meaning & origin of common Hispanic family names.

  • Discover popular Tamil Nadu last names, including Tamil surnames from A to Z. Learn the meaning & origin of common Tamil family names.

  • Discover popular Tibetan last names, including Tibetan surnames from A to Z. Learn the meaning & origin of common Tibetan family names.

  • By understanding the significance and origins of Dalit surnames, we can appreciate the depth and diversity of this vibrant community. Join us in this exploration and celebrate the unique heritage of Dalit names.

  • Discover popular Chilean last names, including Chilean surnames from A to Z. Learn the meaning & origin of common Chilean family names.

  • Discover popular Cantonese last names, including Cantonese surnames from A to Z. Learn the meaning & origin of common Cantonese family names. Explore the world of Cantonese surnames and uncover the stories they hold. Your heritage awaits!

  • Explore the rich history and meanings of ancient Greek surnames. Learn about common naming practices and notable figures associated with these unique family names.

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