Williston Schools

Lauren Goracy

Lauren Goracy is beginning her 10th year in education at CVSD. She is excited to be the new Director of Student Support Services at Williston Schools! Teaching and leading has always been a passion of hers; she comes from a family full of teachers and leaders. She believes in the potential of all students and values strong relationships in order to help students succeed. Lauren graduated from the University of Vermont in 2012 with an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. She continued her education at UVM and completed the graduate program in Special Education. She currently holds degrees in both Elementary Education K-6 and Special Education K-12. She is in the process of completing her Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study Program for the title and certification of Director of Special Education at Saint Michael’s College.

Lauren grew up in Lebanon Township, New Jersey, a rural area landscaped with forests and farms. Field Hockey is what brought her to the state of Vermont. She played on the varsity team at UVM and fell in love with this beautiful state. Lauren currently lives in Richmond, Vermont, on a dirt road near a beaver pond. She loves nature and enjoys being outside in her backyard. She also enjoys snowboarding, hiking, reading, snowshoeing, bird watching, yoga, and playing/coaching field hockey. She believes that everyone can be a lifelong learner and it is her goal in life to continue to be curious about the world, explore new things and encourage that in others.