PTP Academic Program
Cary Ballet is proud to partner with Dr. Laura Lowder and offer the Scholars Academy for the Gifted and Artistically Elite. Information & enrollment forms can be found at Scholars Academy for the Gifted and Artistically Elite Webpage.
About Dr. Lowder

About Dr. Lowder
Education
Doctorate of Education, Ed.D. University of Florida
Master of Education, M.Ed. Jones International University
Bachelor of Science in Education, B.S. Pfeiffer University
Special Qualifications
National Board Certified Teacher Reading Specialist Licensure
Experience
7+ years experience in K-12
4+ years experience in higher education 8+ years tutoring and enrichment K-12 6 years as a homeschool parent
3 years as a virtual school parent
M.S. Genetics, San Diego State University Department Chair of Life and Physical Sciences Stanly Community College
12 years post-secondary teaching experience
3 years K-12 teaching experience
3 years tutoring and enrichment K-12
Education
Doctorate of Education, Ed.D. University of Florida
Master of Education, M.Ed. Jones International University
Bachelor of Science in Education, B.S. Pfeiffer University
Special Qualifications
National Board Certified Teacher Reading Specialist Licensure
Experience
7+ years experience in K-12
4+ years experience in higher education 8+ years tutoring and enrichment K-12 6 years as a homeschool parent
3 years as a virtual school parent
M.S. Genetics, San Diego State University Department Chair of Life and Physical Sciences Stanly Community College
12 years post-secondary teaching experience
3 years K-12 teaching experience
3 years tutoring and enrichment K-12
You may also email our office to put you in touch with PTP Director Mariaelena Ruiz or Academic Support Coordinator Dr. Laura Lowder.