OUR TEAM

M.Ed. in Education from Queens University
B.A. in German from Davidson College

Cathy heads the K-6 Science Lab and Gardening program for Woodlawn School. Since joining the faculty in 2004, Cathy has been the driving force behind transforming our garden plots into a wildlife habitat, as well as an outdoor science classroom. To no surprise, she loves the outdoors, including hiking, birdwatching, and gardening. She resides in Davidson with her husband and two children.

Stephanie comes to Woodlawn with twelve years of lead teacher experience in elementary education in both public and independent schools. She is dual certified in both Elementary Education (grades 1-6) and Special Education (grades K-12). Stephanie earned a B.A. in Psychology with Honors at Davidson College and a Master of Teaching degree from the University of Virginia. She has specialized training in the areas of literacy and educational assessment. In addition to her classroom experience, she also worked for an educational assessment company evaluating new teacher candidates for state certification in various academic disciplines. After teaching in Virginia, Maryland, and Missouri, she is thrilled to be back in North Carolina where her love of teaching truly began. Stephanie resides in Davidson with her husband and three children, Andy ‘27, David ‘31, and Maile Grace ‘37.

Jenny loves teaching some of Woodlawn’s youngest Trailblazers’. She joined the Woodlawn family in 2021 and brought with her over sixteen years of teaching experience. She earned a B.S. in Early Childhood Education at National University in LaJolla, Ca. She graduated with honors and has earned a “highly-qualified” status on current NC teaching license. Over the course of her career, Jenny has taught many parent workshops to help them discover how their child learns best. She founded an art education program and has taught workshops to parents, in order to bring art education to students ages Kindergarten through 5th grade. She believes children learn best by discovering and exploring in a “hands-on” approach. Her vision and values in education mimics the Woodlawn way. She resides in Mooresville with her husband; John and their four children Ivan, Tayler, Cole, and Olivia class of 2031.

Shannon joined Woodlawn in 2018. She earned a B.A. in Speech Pathology & Audiology from Rutgers University, and a Master of the Arts in Teaching degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She has dual certifications in Elementary Education (K - 8) and Special Education. Over the course of her extensive teaching career, Shannon has taught a variety of grade levels ranging from PK through fifth grade in both public and private school settings. Some highlights of her career include coaching several FIRST LEGO League Robotics teams, producing performances for a drama club consisting of 125 students, and serving as an elected official as a School Board Trustee. As the 4th and 5th grade LA/SS teacher, Shannon enjoys facilitating her students as they explore stories, novels and historical events. She is passionate about Woodlawn’s Project Based Curriculum and takes joy in supporting her students as they make new discoveries surrounding a theme or topic. She resides in Davidson with her husband, Tom,and her two children Owen, class of 2020 and Olivia, class of 2022

Layne has a lifelong passion for independent schools, growing up in a family of educators and graduating from Norfolk Collegiate School. She earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in History, Studio Art and Education from University of North Carolina Wilmington and advanced studies at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. She brings four years of teaching experience, grades Pre-K through 4 in Wilmington, NC and Miami, FL. During her time in graduate school, she discovered new ways to incorporate her love of art and environmental sustainability into the classroom through project-based learning. During her undergraduate studies, Layne studied 3D art including ceramics, woodworking, and metalworking. When Layne is not teaching art, she enjoys coaching sailing lessons and being on the water.

Abigail comes to us with experience educating preschool and pre-K students in various private preschool settings in New Jersey and the Lake Norman area. She values building trusting and nurturing relationships, knowing her students on a personal level to meet and develop their social and academic skills, while teaching students to value and respect the world around them. Abigail has a bachelor's degree in Psychology and her North Carolina Early Childhood credentials.

Joy joined Woodlawn in 2021 and is an exceptional and passionate educator with over fourteen years of teaching experience. She earned her B.S. in Elementary Education, with a concentration in English, from East Stroudsburg University. Joy believes in cultivating a fun, dynamic, and respectful environment, where students can grow academically and as individuals. She has taught first grade, kindergarten, and preschool-aged students during her career at her former independent school in New Jersey. While teaching, she was also the Director of Early Education Programs and the Director of Marketing/Web. Joy is committed to meeting students where they are, empowering each and every child; all the while partnering with parents to ensure each student reaches their full potential.

Taylor is passionate about sharing her musical knowledge to inspire young musicians, singers, and artists. She specializes in voice instruction, music techniques and skill development, and even taught herself how to play guitar. Taylor is also a certified writing tutor and enjoys helping young writers cultivate their "own voice" and develop personal confidence in their written language skills. A graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a B.A. in Music Education, Taylor is an experienced performer in choirs, recitals, and musical theater. Her favorite musical experience was performing abroad in St. Pölten, Austria. In her free time, Taylor enjoys hiking, running, and anything involving fitness and the outdoors as well as writing and, of course, singing. Taylor resides in Mooresville, NC with her kitten Himalaya.

Masters Degree: Elementary Education K-6 from Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science Degree: Early Childhood Education (Age 3- Grade 3), The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio
National Board Certified Teacher

Heather was the District Teacher of the Year for Mooresville Graded Schools. She helped lead her previous district in Project-Based Learning and Number Talks Professional Development. Heather’s love for Project - Based Learning and STEAM Learning is evident in her daily life. She comes with experience in STEAM and has presented her units at the state NC-Ties conference. Heather served as an innovative teacher while working with students as they became 1:1 on MacBooks and later 1:1 on I-pads. She is always interested and enthusiastic about her and her students’ journeys as lifelong learners. In order to help her students get excited, she will hold a Genius Hour in her 4th/5th Grade Math/Science classes. Heather and her husband Philip live in Kannapolis with their two children Beckett, class of 2032, and Kathleen, class of 2035.