Dr. Tara Valoczki

Dr. Tara Valoczki is the assistant vice president of education and student life for Milton Hershey School. In her role, Dr. Valoczki and her team drive the successful execution of core mission strategic plans and the achievement of student and graduate outcomes. She is responsible for continuously improving the current MHS model and helping to shape mission expansion.

Dr. Valoczki oversees all functions related to MHS students and recent graduates, including Scholastics, Home Life, Student Health Services, Graduate Programs for Success, and Student Life.

Previous Experience 

Before MHS, Dr. Tara Valoczki was the principal at Lingle Avenue Elementary School in the Palmyra Area School District and taught third and first grades at Hershey Elementary School in the Derry Township School District. During her time at Hershey Elementary School, Dr. Valoczki earned a master’s degree in development and strategies and a principal certification. Recently, she completed her doctorate degree in K-12 educational leadership.

Professional Experience:  

• Assistant Vice President of Education and Student Life, Milton Hershey School
• Senior Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Milton Hershey School
• Middle Division Principal, Milton Hershey School
• Elementary Division Principal, Milton Hershey School
• Senior Division Assistant Principal, Milton Hershey School
• Lingle Avenue Elementary School Principal, Palmyra Area School District
• Teacher, Derry Township School District

 Education: 

• Doctorate degree in K-12 educational leadership, Widener University
• Master’s degree in education development and strategies, Wilkes University
• Principal certification, Temple University
• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, Susquehanna University