Meet Mrs. Larson

Dear Parents, Students, and Community Members: 

Welcome to the Primary Education Center!  The PEC is a warm and dynamic school for Pre-K through grade 2 students. I am honored to be entering my 21st year serving as an Elementary Principal at the Lewiston-Porter School District.  At our school, students are empowered to be life-long learners, compassionate citizens and global thinkers. We offer innovative instructional models that connect home, school and community partnerships.    

You can expect your child’s uniqueness to be celebrated as they become responsible, caring individuals, ultimately developing a career path.  We look forward to working with your family to meet your child's educational aspirations. We recognize that you are your child’s first and most important teacher. Together, we will enjoy your child’s discoveries, celebrate their successes and understand that all children are unique and develop at their own rate.   

Our building-wide theme of this year will be, ”Shine Your Light!”.  Lewiston-Porter Primary Education Center is proud to announce the school has been certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by Franklin Covey Education. Lighthouse Schools are extraordinary examples for other schools to follow.  Our school is now considered a place that anyone the world over could visit to learn about and be inspired by the strength of the leadership model operating.

Franklin Covey’s Leader in Me is an evidence-based PK-12 model, developed in partnership with educators, designed to build resilience and leadership in students, create a high-trust culture, and help improve academic achievement.  It helps students, their families and educators with leadership and life skills needed to thrive, adapt and contribute in a dynamic world. Teaching the foundational principles espoused in the 8 Habits will support our young leaders in advancing our belief that every human being has immeasurable worth and potential.

In order to achieve our VISION:

Our purpose is to ensure that when students leave Lewiston-Porter they

will be ready to face the world with confidence in themselves and what

they can contribute.  While students are here they will be challenged to grow along their

pathway and discover their personal best because we promise to give them our best.

 Our mission as a district begins with empowering our students to engage in habits that will support life-long learning.  We are the models of that mission.  We teach and model the eight habits to create a culture of student empowerment based on this single belief:  

Every child can learn to be a leader.

My personal goal is to ensure that all children are healthy, happy and safe, to ensure that they reach their full potential at their first stop on the Journey of a Lancer.  This has been my philosophy since I began my career as a teacher and an educational leader. My greatest achievement comes not professionally, but personally, as I am the mother of two amazing children: Chloe (16) and Cody (14).  You will often see me supporting my children out on the soccer field and at all the music programs.  My son is an incredible soccer goalie and saxophone player. My daughter plays the piano, percussion and enjoys musical theater.

 I look forward to getting to know your family. Please stop by to say hello. I look forward to meeting you soon.

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at tlarson@lew-port.com.

 Sincerely, 

Mrs. Tamara Larson

PEC Principal

Fun Facts:

• I married my husband, Greg Larson, on the island of St Lucia.  We have been married for 21 years.
• I have a very cool assortment of reptiles at home.
• I live on a Hobby Farm with many rescued animals, including 3 pot belly pigs.
• I am a scuba diver.
• Favorite Seasons: Summer/Fall