Although she's shy and insecure, Tina's talent and passion for music shines when she's in Glee with her friends. In the 6th grade, Tina initially faked a stutter to get out of presenting a speech and continued to fake it when she realized it made people leave her alone. Realizing what she was missing out on through Glee, she doesn't want to push people away anymore.

played by Jenna Ushkowitz