Erin Morris

Head of School

“As a life-long educator, my passion has been grounded in educating the whole child. The right social and experiential education environment coupled with supportive curriculum creates an amazing place for children to learn and succeed! I am excited for the journey that lies ahead and honored to be chosen as the Head of School for the Epiphany School of Charlotte!”

---

My “Epiphany Story” goes back to the very first weekend that I moved to Charlotte. I visited the school at the former campus and received a tour from Stacy. I was overwhelmed with how happy the children were, how engaged in learning they were, and how calm and peaceful the school was. All that while having the children experience wonderful curriculum and social skills programming. I immediately called all of my friends in the education profession and told them, “They’re doing it! They’re really doing it!” I tried to convince all of them to move up here with with me! A little background on me. I have been the Director of LearningRx for over six years, both here and in Jacksonville, FL. LearningRx is a nationwide cognitive therapy program. I most recently ran and helped open the new center in Concord, NC. During my LearningRx years in Jacksonville, I volunteered for the Duval County, ESE Advisory Committee. During that time I served as Vice Chair and then Chairperson. I am a former middle school Teacher (math/science/gifted/remedial), Director of Exceptional Student Education, and Guidance Counselor. Before that, I taught in experiential education while working as a Zoo Educator and as a Captain aboard sailing vessels where children learned biology, navigation, and seamanship. My husband and I moved to Charlotte over one year ago, and we don’t plan on leaving. We love Charlotte and all that it has to offer. My husband and I are from the North East, so we’re happy to get our seasons back! We are both sailors and spend our weekends up at Lake Norman. Join us for a sail, one day! I couldn’t be more excited to join the students and staff at Epiphany. My door is always open! I look forward to meeting all of you! Erin Morris, Head of School Epiphany School of Charlotte e.morris@epiphanyschoolofcharlotte.com

Lacey Dudiak

Teacher

Lacey Dudiak is an educator at heart. Before finding her way to Epiphany, Lacey had her own business working one-on-one with students with learning differences. She has dedicated herself to teaching the whole child and knows that a child who feels safe, begins to feel respected and eventually confident. Prior to having her own business, she was an Educational Clinician at an intensive intervention clinic in Charlotte. She has also taught English 101 and 102 at UNCC, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics. Lacey is from northeast Ohio, but has been in Charlotte for ten years. When she’s not teaching, she likes to attempt to shorten her To Read list, to improve her sewing skills, and create home-cooked meals. Lacey and her husband, Mitch and their sweet Carolina dog, Harley recently bought their first home in Indian Trail, NC.

Kelly Guarente

Teacher

Kelly Guarente will be teaching Math and Science at Epiphany. She was born and raised in Pinehurst, North Carolina and moved to Charlotte 2 years ago. Kelly graduated from Appalachian State University in 2012 with a Bachelors degree in Middle School Education. She has been the Program Director at Brain Balance of Charlotte for the past year. She is incredibly excited to be working in such an amazing school with children who take in the world a little differently. “I plan to facilitate a high level of learning in my classroom and boost my students’ self-esteem in any way possible. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, spending time with family and friends, outdoor adventures and hanging out with my cat, Pickles. I am so excited to meet my students and begin this journey with Epiphany!”

Laurie Sullivan

Teacher

“I believe passionately in the mission of The Epiphany School and I am thrilled to work at a school that offers so much to the students and their families.”

---

Laurie has been working in education for over 20 years. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in English Education, and eventually started her own preschool so that she could spend the days with her children. During this time she was introduced to a family whose son was autistic and needed an ABA therapist. Laurie took on the role and began providing independent counseling/behavioral therapy for families of autism. She became a part of The Epiphany School staff five years ago.  She began as a teacher at Epiphany and her current role is Student Support Coordinator, implementing behavior, intervention and transition plans. Laurie also teaches our Friends and Feelings program; a program designed to teach social communication and emotional skills. Laurie lives with her two teenage children, Cecilia and Kevin, and their dog, Kahlua. She is an avid sports fan and loves anything Boston sports related. Student testimonials: “I like her sense of humor, her kids and her pets.” - Cameron “I like her direct and understanding attitude.” -- Michael “Ms. Sullivan really likes The Patriots, Boston and us.” – Aaron Ms. Sullivan says “focus and be positive because it’s good for us”. –Duane “After school I think she takes selfies and posts them on Instagram.” – Mark” “She likes French fries and she is funny.” -- Joey