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Christina Lazar is an honor graduate from the University of North Carolina College of Education. Originally from NY, she has worked as a mentor, teacher, coach, and advocate for children for over 20 years. With the support of her former school, parents of students, and colleagues, Christina opened The Lazar Center of Charlotte in 2007. Since then, she has supported hundreds of students as they grow equally in confidence and academic achievement. Her favorite thing about her work is finding that unique key that allows her team to unlock each student’s potential.

Alicia graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Education and certification in Middle School Math. She moved to Charlotte in 2011 and secured a position as a math teacher at Southwest Middle School. During her time at SWMS, she pioneered the Builder’s Club, a community service organization for middle school students. Alicia’s favorite thing about teaching is the opportunity to be part of her student’s lives forever. While she no longer teaches in the traditional classroom, she enjoys working at The Lazar Center.

Debbie received her degree from The Ohio State University in Management Information Systems. After working as a systems engineer and raising her four children, Debbie switched career paths to focus on education. She served on her local school board for six years and then became an elementary school tutor and found her calling! She has over eight years of tutoring experience with a focus on K-5 reading literacy. Debbie enjoys working with students to find their strengths and unlock their learning potential! She joined the Lazar Center to help equip students with skills that will help them to succeed!

Mackenzie is a tenth-grade English teacher at Catawba Ridge High School in Fort Mill, South Carolina. She is in her fifth year of teaching and is thankful every day for her job. She graduated from Kent State University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She then earned a Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and is working towards her National Board Certification. Mackenzie is passionate about helping students prepare for college and the real world. Her favorite part of teaching is helping students reach their academic and personal goals.

Caroline is a current student at Winthrop University and will graduate with her BA in Mathematics this May. She will also attend an accelerated graduate degree program to obtain her Masters in Arts of Teaching. She is passionate about mathematics and helping students understand the why and how behind mathematical concepts. She plans to teach in a South Carolina high school upon graduation. Caroline graduated Valedictorian of Lancaster High School in 2020 with the top GPA in the Lancaster County School District. She hopes to share her passion for learning with the next generation of students throughout her tutoring and teaching career.