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Autobiography Tara L. Saunders In 2003, Mrs. Saunders (formerly Tara L. Crockett) was featured on “The Morning Show” on WWL Channel 4 with Sally Ann Roberts. Tara was promoting her newly published book entitled ‘Exhaling Life Changing Poems’. In May of 2003, she held her first book signing at the Walgreens on 5300 Tchoupitoulas St. in New Orleans, La. She was an employee and a vendor of Walgreens. While living in New Orleans from 2002-2005, Mrs. Saunders served as her Pastor and First Lady Administrative Assistant during 2004-2005. In addition, she made various appearances on “The Light of Jesus Show” with Betty Howard as a guest host. While in Texas, working full time at FedEx, she was asked to be a Gospel talk show host. Later, Tara was promoted to Gospel Music Director for THEWOET.com. Mrs. Saunders taught the Word of God and interviewed local and out of state Christian Artists for the show. Teachable Heart Gospel Segment aired on 1st, 2nd and, 3rd Sundays and Reppin’4Christ on every 4th Sunday of the month. While working at FedEx, she was featured on WFAA Channel 8 during its Hurricane Katrina anniversary story.

While stationed in White Sands Missile Range, NM, with her husband, Rev. Joseph L. Saunders, Mrs. Saunders became the first person with a home based business on a government installation called Mrs. Saunders Highly Favored Sweets. She served as a volunteer teacher and activity planner for Balfour Beatty Communities for over 3+ years. Sometime later, Tara worked for Balfour Beatty Communities. During her stay, she served as the FRG Leader for 595th Sapper Co ‘Roughnecks’. Tara was later asked to serve as the FRG Leader for HHC. During this time, she received multiple awards and was selected to go to the AUSA Symposium in 2009. After attending the AUSA Symposium, she was asked to write articles for The Missile Ranger and The Steel Mill. Mrs. Saunders worked closely with ACS, MWR, and White Sands Post Chapel to better serve and support military families. Tara started a food pantry out of her home called Esther’s Food Pantry. The White Sands Post Chapel’s Gospel Service hired Mrs. Saunders to baked Christmas cookies one year. On another occasion, she was hired by the White Sands Post Chapel’s Protestant Service to cook for the Annual Bataan Death March.

Currently, Tara teaches The L.O.V.E. Ministry (Living Out Virtuousness Effectively) held at her local church home, Mt. Victory Baptist Church, were Rev. Dr. Clinton H. Saunders is her pastor. The L.O.V.E. Ministry is for teenage girls between the ages of 12-17 and developing young women between the ages of 18-22. The classes are held at Mt. Victory Baptist Church every Sunday during Fulfillment Hour. Recently, Pastor Saunders officially added The L.O.V.E. Ministry to the roster. Sister Tara L. Saunders is also a teacher and Deaconess, making her a part of Mt. Victory’s leaders of the church. She serves as Pastor Saunders Administrative Assistant and Website Designer.

Lastly, Mrs. Saunders takes online classes at Joseph Cooper Theological University for her Master of Theology. Tara is thankful for the opportunity to attend and increase her knowledge of the Word of God. Everything at a glance: -Awarded “Single Heart for Christ 2003” by Tulane Memorial Baptist Church -Volunteer Service Award included; signed letter, certificate, and lapel pin from President Barack Obama -5 Certificates of Appreciation from the U.S. Army (MWR and ACS) -2 Certificates of Achievements from the White Sands Missile Range Army Volunteer Corps

My Accomplishments: -First book signing at Walgreens’ 5300 Tchoupitoulas in May 2003 -Vendor at Walgreens (sold Exhaling Life Changing Poems) -Published Author since 2002 book entitled “Exhaling Life Changing Poems” -Former Gospel talk show host and Gospel Music Director for THEWOET.com -Articles published in The Missile Ranger and The Steel Mill -Started Esther’s Food Pantry -First person to have a home-based business on a government installation Mrs. Saunders Highly Favored Sweets

TV Appearances: -WWL Channel 4 w/ Sally Ann Roberts “The Morning Show” -Various appearances on “The Light of Jesus Show” w/ Betty Howard -WFAA Channel 8 for the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina story Recognitions: -Nominated in 2009 for Volunteer of the 3rd quarter by White Sands Missile Range community -Nominated in 2010 for Volunteer “Everyday Heroes” Tara has freelanced for: -Faithwriters -Kingdom Building (online magazine) -Agapesoul.tv -Godzgurlz -Iconlimitless -Examiner -Style31 Mag