Lauren Williams

Experienced educator with over a decade of expertise in early childhood and K-8 teaching, teacher preparation, and curriculum design. Eager to bring my expertise to the Lecturer position in Education of Young Children at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, fostering equity, diversity, and Developmentally Appropriate Practices to inspire future educators and prepare them for dynamic, inclusive learning environments.

• North Carolina K-6 Certification, 2019
• AMI Primary Montessori Certification, 2018
• Positive Discipline Certification, 2018
• Thinking Maps and Write from the Beginning Training, 2015
• Arizona K-8 Certification, 2012

Katherine Rucker

Founder and Head of School at Moore Montessori Community School

255 S. May Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387

910-636-1325

Peggy Johnson

Former Professor of Early Childhood Education at Sandhills Community College

Instructional Coach at Moore Montessori Community School

255 S. May Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387

910-636-1325

Ronda Hawkins

Professor of Early Childhood Education at Sandhills Community College

229 Van Dusen Hall, Pinehurst, NC 28374

910-695-3808

Amy Thornton

Museum Education Manager at Cape Fear Museum

814 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401

910-798-4370

Grounded in Montessori principles and a commitment to equity, I believe in fostering curiosity, resilience, and empathy in learners. My approach emphasizes the creation of inclusive, hands-on learning environments where every learner feels valued. I am adept at leveraging various teaching modalities, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid delivery, to meet diverse learner needs. By integrating trauma-informed and equity-focused methods, I aim to cultivate environments where students and future educators thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.