Our Esteemed Academy Faculty
Dr. Laura Lowder
Academy Director & Curriculum Specialist
Co-Founder of Scholars Academy for the Gifted and Artistically Elite
B.S. Elementary Education
M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction
Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction-Educational Technology
K-6 Elementary Education Licensure
K-12 Academically Gifted Licensure
K-12 Reading Specialist Licensure
National Board Certified Educator
Full Professor of Education @ Pfeiffer University
Program Coordinator Elementary Education & Educational Studies
Lead Elementary School Faculty
Mrs. Hannah Hill Park
Mrs. Hannah Hill Park
Mrs. Hannah Hill Park
Academy Lead Reading, Social Studies, STEM Teacher
B.A. in Elementary Education
M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction
K-6 Elementary Education Licensure
K-12 Academically Gifted Licensure
Union County Teacher of the Year '21
Mrs. Alexia Rose
Mrs. Hannah Hill Park
Mrs. Hannah Hill Park
Academy Reading, Writing, Math, & Science Teacher
K-6 Elementary Education Licensure
Academically Gifted Licensure
Dr. Laura Lowder
Mrs. Hannah Hill Park
Dr. Laura Lowder
Academy Math Instructor
5th grade-Pre-Algebra
Academy Oh Freedom! Facilitator: Seeking the Stories of the Underrepresented & Oppressed Voices & Navigating Tough Discussions
Artistic Faculty
Mrs. Sarah Pellitier
Mrs. Sarah Pellitier
Mrs. Sarah Pellitier
Academy Art Director
M.Ed. Visual Arts
Ms. Crystal Pittman
Mrs. Sarah Pellitier
Mrs. Sarah Pellitier
Academy Music Director American Sign Language (ASL), Integrated Music, Ukulele, Recorder, Band, & Piano Teacher B.A. Music & Leadership
Upper Academy English Language ARts & History Faculty
Ms. Julianna Tauschinger-Dempsey
Upper Academy Lead Faculty
English Language Arts & History Harvard University Bachelors in Social Anthropology
Manhattan School of Music
Masters of Vocal Performance Vocalist for Zurich Opera
Upper Academy STEM Faculty
Mr. Harrison Foreman
Mr. Harrison Foreman
Mr. Harrison Foreman
Upper Academy Math Faculty
Teacher of the Year East Rowan High School 2021
B.S. Mathematics and Secondary Mathematics Education
Mr. David Nichols
Mr. Harrison Foreman
Mr. Harrison Foreman
Upper Academy Science Faculty Columbia University Masters of Philosophy in Chemistry
California Institute of Technology BS Chemistry
North Carolina State Environmental Engineering
Wingate University Chemistry Faculty
Mr. Michael Lowder
Mr. Harrison Foreman
Mr. Michael Lowder
Academy Scientist In Residence Volunteer Instructor Co-Founder of Scholars Academy for the Gifted and Artistically Elite B.S. Biology M.S. Genetics Department Head of Life & Physical Science @ Stanly Community College
Social & Emotional, Yoga, & Mindfulness Instructors
Ms. Leah Klos
Mrs. Kamini Wood
Ms. Alexia Rose
Mindfulness/Yoga Faculty
Certified Yoga Instructor
Ms. Alexia Rose
Mrs. Kamini Wood
Ms. Alexia Rose
Mindfullness Facilitator
Peer Mentors Facilitator
Mrs. Kamini Wood
Mrs. Kamini Wood
Mrs. Kamini Wood
Social and Emotional Faculty & 1:1 Support Coach Mrs. Wood is the CEO of her own professional business, as a certified Life Coach.
Foreign Language Faculty
Ms. Sharon Ou
Mandarin Faculty
I inspire and spark the love of learning in children everyday. It is my duty to teach the “how,” but it is my passion to teach the “why."
Engagement Facilitator @ Cary Ballet
Miss Samantha Schubach
Facilitator of Engaged Learning
STEM Challenge & Growth Mindset Facilitator
Scholars Academy @ Cary Ballet Conservatory