Cathy Lacey
Crayton Middle School Curriculum Resource Teacher
Columbia, SC
Cathy holds the position of Curriculum Resource Teacher at Crayton Middle School, located in Richland School District One, Columbia, SC. This school has earned distinction as a twice re-designated Schools to Watch. She is deeply committed to the professional development of educators and provides continuous training and support to 100 staff members at her school. Cathy has also shared her expertise as a speaker at conferences such as National Schools to Watch, AMLE (Association for Middle-Level Education), and ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education). She has a strong passion for enhancing educational accessibility and implementing research-based practices, always eager to share her insights and knowledge with others. Cathy's contributions to education have been recognized through several accolades: she has been named a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Fellow, and Microsoft Certified Coach. Additionally, she has been honored as an 'Emerging Leader' by the SC Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Cathy contributes to the wider educational community as a micro-credential developer and assessor for the University of South Carolina and as an evaluator for the Schools to Watch program.