Liz Macaulay

Seasoned educational leader with a proven track record at Sterling Montessori Public Charter, specializing in Montessori curriculum implementation and staff development. Expert in fostering community engagement and driving curriculum alignment, evidenced by significant program enhancements. Skilled in educational leadership and strategic planning, ensuring continuous improvement and excellence in educational standards.

• Parent Trainer - Positive Discipline: Training in Process.
• Accreditation Team Member 2023 - American Montessori Association.
• Second Step SEL Curriculum 2024-2025
• I-Ready Training 2023 - present
• Proctor and Administrator for NC EOG and BOG testing
• Restorative Practices led by Peaceful Schools NC 2023-2024
• AMS Montessori Conference 2024 in Orlando
• Zones of Regulation Training 2024
• Member of the Autism Support Team (2024)
• Positive Discipline Training 2019
• Lucy Calkins Writing Program, 2016
• Guiding Reading Groups Training, 2015

• Director of Elementary, Sterling Montessori Public Charter, 01/01/18, Present, Raleigh, NC, Oversee Montessori program implementation, curriculum planning, and staff development., Manage budgets, compliance, and community engagement initiatives., Monitor student progress and drive continuous improvement.
• Upper Elementary Collaboration Specialist, Montessori School of Raleigh, 01/01/12, 12/31/18, Raleigh, NC, Facilitated team collaboration and implemented assessments (I-Ready, ERB, IXL)., Developed a scope and sequence aligned with Common Core standards., Enhanced parent communication and education initiatives.
• Upper Elementary Division Head, Montessori School of Raleigh, 01/01/08, 12/31/12, Raleigh, NC, Aligned Montessori practices with educational standards., Led cross-level meetings and improved parent reporting systems.
• Admissions Committee Member, Montessori School of Raleigh, 01/01/08, 12/31/16, Raleigh, NC, Partnered with the Director of Admissions to review applicant policies and conduct family interviews., Coordinated applicant evaluations and visit schedules with faculty teams.
• Faculty Advisor/Mentor, Montessori School of Raleigh, 01/01/10, 12/31/15, Raleigh, NC, Guided and supported faculty members in setting and achieving professional goals., Mentored teaching partners to foster professional growth and instructional excellence.
• Educational Leadership Team Member, Montessori School of Raleigh, 01/01/10, 12/31/11, Raleigh, NC, Evaluated best practices in education and developed solutions for school improvement., Designed the school calendar, interdisciplinary schedules, and progress reporting systems.