Educational Blog
Dr. Lara Taylor
Resilience Expert | Educator | Speaker
Dr. Lara Taylor is a highly respected educator and researcher with over 30 years of experience in the public education sector. Specializing in secondary English, curriculum development, and teacher mentorship, Dr. Taylor has dedicated her career to supporting students and educators alike in living and working from a place of wellbeing. In response to the unique challenges posed by COVID-19, she conducted groundbreaking research on the critical connection between teacher burnout and resilience, ultimately becoming a Certified Resilience Trainer through the prestigious R2 Resilience Research Centre.​​​​
Throughout her career, Dr. Taylor has been a driving force behind initiatives that enhance both faculty and student engagement, with a particular focus on resilience-building programs. She has worked with school districts across Michigan and Texas to assess and improve their teacher-training and mentoring systems, ensuring that educators are equipped with the tools and mindset needed to thrive in challenging environments. Her expertise in social and emotional learning, school leadership, and professional development has made her a sought-after consultant, speaker, and advocate for the wellbeing of educators and students.
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Dr. Taylor’s commitment to global youth development extends beyond the classroom, as she has led numerous youth programs and service projects in countries including England, Bolivia, Costa Rica, and Siberia. Her passion for fostering young adult leadership and community service has had a lasting impact on the lives of countless students.
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Holding a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Management from Drexel University, Dr. Taylor is a respected thought leader who integrates her background in theatre arts and communications into her educational practices. This innovative approach enriches her curriculum design, classroom management, and teacher development programs
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Her research on teacher burnout and resilience in the wake of the pandemic has been included in Drexel University’s Penny Hammrich Memorial Doctoral Colloquium Brief.
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"The measure of intelligence is the ability to change"
Albert Einstein