For 23 years, Dr. Shaneeka Moore-Lawrence has been a proud and passionate educator with experience as a Sophomore English Teacher, Elementary School Teacher, Literacy Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal. Currently, she is the Senior Director of K-12 Instructional Supports in Wake County Public School System.  Moore-Lawrence’s professional work includes being the Senior Director leader for Title I, ESL, Intervention, and AIG in WCPSS, the largest school district in North Carolina.

Moore-Lawrence is a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she earned her Bachelors degree in English with Secondary Education Certification, Educational Specialist degree, and Doctor of Education degree. Her dissertation topic was focused on authentic engagement of Latino families.  She’s also proud to be an alumni of North Carolina Central University where she earned her Elementary Education Certification and Masters in School Administration. 

Outside of education, Moore-Lawrence is active in her church, her community, and the world of real estate. She’s the proud mom of Demetrius, a Computer Engineering major at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.  Moore-Lawrence is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., PORCH-Durham Board member, and President of North Carolina Parent Teacher Association. 

One of the quotes she lives by comes from Brian Tracy, “There are no limits to what you can accomplish, except the limits you place on your own thinking.”