
Doctoral Candidate, Educational Leadership, UNC Greensboro
M.A. Counseling/Certification of Specialization School Counseling, UNC Charlotte
Specialist Degree, School Psychology, Winthrop University
B.A. Political Science, UNC Charlotte
Holly brings over sixteen years of professional educator experience in both independent and public schools. Prior to joining Woodlawn School in 2015, she worked in Iredell-Statesville and Charlotte Mecklenburg School systems for nine years as a high school and middle school professional counselor, as well as serving as a district-level school psychologist, working with students and families from preschool through twelfth grade. During her tenure at Woodlawn School, Holly has served in unique and various capacities over the past seven years: as K-12 School Psychologist and Counselor, LS/MS Life Skills and US Seminar Teacher, Head of Lower and Middle School, and as the Associate Head of School. She was also part of the inaugural class of the NCAIS Emerging Leaders Institute (2019 - 2020) and the SAIS New and Aspiring Heads Institute. As a life-long learner, educational researcher and believer in sound evidence-based practices, Holly seeks to bring out the best in those around her and inspires others to discover their passions and blaze their own trails at Woodlawn and beyond.
Holly holds a B.A. degree in Political Science and a M.A. degree in School Counseling from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, and a Specialist Degree in School Psychology S.S.P. from Winthrop University. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). Holly and her husband Eric live in Davidson with their three sons: Gavin ‘29, Aiden ‘31, and Holden ‘35. Together they enjoy spending time at the beach, exploring nature, sports, and traveling with their golden retriever, Bailey.