Third Grade

I am a native of Avery County,  North Carolina. I have lived in Burke County for over 40 years. I graduated from Appalachian State University in 2010 with a degree in Elementary Education. I started at New Dimensions in 2013 and worked as an interim and a sub. I became a full time employee in the Spring of 2014. I have a son, Michael who is attending Mid-America Christian University. I have a goddaughter, Rebekah who is married to Sean. They have a little boy who is 10 and to whom I am known as Gigi. They have a baby girl on the way! I also have a godson, whose name is Daniel. 

I enjoy working outside in my flowers and making crafts. I love to spend time with my family whenever I can. We love to go on picnics, go to festivals and exploring new places. 

I am happy to be returning to New Dimensions this year!  My son, Walter, is a Freshman at Freedom and my daughter, Gracie is a Sophomore at Freedom High School.

I graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I also have a Masters Degree in Divergent Learning from Columbia College. I was National Board Certified for 10 years.  

I love to read and play with my dog.  I love to be on the water.  I spend a lot of time boating on Lake James. 

Ms. Lauren Denton

ldenton@ndschool.org

828.437.5753 

Math & Science Teacher

My teaching career began in 2000 in a public elementary school.  I taught for 9 years and then stayed at home with my four children and homeschooled them for a decade. This is now my third year teaching 3rd grade at New Dimensions, and I love it!

Born and raised in Morganton, I went to UNC-Chapel Hill and earned Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary Education and Spanish.  I also have a Master's Degree in School Administration.

Both my sons, Jackson and Hampton, attend Appalachian State University, my daughter Kennedy, is a Junior at Freedom and my daughter, Harper is an 8th grader here at NDS.  

I love traveling to new places, singing in church, drinking coffee and hanging out with my family and friends.  

I am a native of Morganton and have lived here my entire life. I graduated from Freedom High School.  I have been here at NDS for 3 years. My previous experience includes being  a supervisor in the prison system.

I have four children.  One who is a student here at NDS in the 4th grade.   

 I spend most of my time as a cub master with Scouting America.  I'm  also a coach with the school's achery team.  I enjoy reading, crafting and being outdoors.