Staff Directory
Jeff Burr
Degree(s):
B.S. Social Studies Secondary Education, Eastern Michigan University
M.A. K-12 Educational Leadership, Eastern Michigan University
M.A. K-12 Educational Leadership, Eastern Michigan University
Locations:
Upper, Upper School
Departments:
Social Studies, Social Studies, 10-12
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Biography:
It is my belief that every child has the ability to learn and it is my purpose to find the best avenue for their learning. I had a coach once tell me that every day you should learn something new because if you don't others will pass you by in life. I have taken that advice to heart and find different ways to present material and encourage my students to help them build relationships, critical-thinking skills, and learning to cope and respond to adversity.
Francisca Laguardia
Degree(s):
Bachelor Degree in English Language and Literature, Universidad de Chile
Master in the Arts of Teaching, Hamline University
Master in NLP and Emotional Intelligence, UCAM
Master in the Arts of Teaching, Hamline University
Master in NLP and Emotional Intelligence, UCAM
Locations:
Upper, Middle, Upper School, Middle School
Departments:
Spanish
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Robin Megel
Degree(s):
B.S. Management, University of Phoenix
M.A. Education (Special Education K-12, General Education K-6), Grand Canyon University
M.A. Education (Special Education K-12, General Education K-6), Grand Canyon University
Locations:
Upper, Upper School
Departments:
Exceptional Children
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Biography:
Those that mind don't matter and those that matter don't mind.
Coral Riley
Degree(s):
Masters in Library and Information Science, UNCG
B.A. in English Education, UNCC
B.A. in English Education, UNCC
Locations:
Upper, Upper School
Departments:
STEM
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Biography:
Coral Riley has lived in the Lake Norman area for over 16 years. She attended UNC Charlotte for an Undergraduate in English Education pursuing her Masters in Library and Information Science at UNC Greensboro. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and is CTE Certified. She helped launch our Computer Science and Business Program. She has been teaching computer science for over 9 years and is an AP CS Teacher, scorer and launched an AI & Cybersecurity Course 4 years ago at PLP. She serves on the AI Cohort for NC and is a "train the trainer" and contributing author for the AI Micro Credentials as well. Last year she helped pilot the AP CK Cyber Security 2 Curriculum and is a "train the trainer" for the national launch of this curriculum for AP CKSI program. She also volunteers locally as an addiction recovery program assistant director for Celebrate Recovery, Divorce Care and works with homeless ministries at her church. She loves to travel, workout and spend time with her kids, family and her dog.