
My name is Samantha Laws. This is my 29th year in education and I have been blessed throughout my journey! I have taught a 2nd/3rd multi-age classroom, a 4th/5th multi-age classroom, as well as 5th grade for many of my 28 years! I was an Assistant Principal in Union County Public Schools (NC) before joining the Hickory Public School team as a Literacy Coach for the 2011-2012 school year. Over the course of my thirteen years in HPS my role has shifted and evolved into my current position as a Teacher Leadership Specialist here at Oakwood Elementary. As a Teacher Leadership Specialist, I have the honor of being able to be a resource for teachers! I also truly enjoy getting to know all the students, families, and the community!
My husband and I were married in 2011. I have two wonderful stepsons. We have four amazing animals: 2 dogs (Cooper and Oreo pictured below) and 2 cats (Binx and Thomas pictured below) that we love dearly. We very much enjoy spending time together with our families, being outdoors, camping, boating on the lake, and of course...I love to read!
Education:
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education from UNC Charlotte
Master of Education - Administration from Winthrop University
LETRS Volume 1 & 2
National Board Certified Teacher - Middle Childhood Generalist - 2001, 2011, 2021
Foundations of Reading - Level 1 trained - 2016
My husband and I were married in 2011. I have two wonderful stepsons. We have four amazing animals: 2 dogs (Cooper and Oreo pictured below) and 2 cats (Binx and Thomas pictured below) that we love dearly. We very much enjoy spending time together with our families, being outdoors, camping, boating on the lake, and of course...I love to read!
Education:
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education from UNC Charlotte
Master of Education - Administration from Winthrop University
LETRS Volume 1 & 2
National Board Certified Teacher - Middle Childhood Generalist - 2001, 2011, 2021
Foundations of Reading - Level 1 trained - 2016