Lauren Huddleston
Doctor of Education in Professional Studies
Jackson, MS
Lauren Huddleston is an Academic Designer for Imagine Learning and an instructional coach for Bailey Education Group. Previously, Lauren served as a content specialist for Teach for America-Greater Delta.
Over the past six years, she has trained and developed over 200 teachers in content, pedagogy, and leadership with a literacy emphasis across and within multiple districts, charters, and non-profits. As a leader, Laure has developed a strong working relationship through trust and led teams to increase academic results and leadership. As a classroom teacher, Lauren spent 14 years teaching English in Michigan, Texas, and Mississippi. She is a TFA Detroit 2002 alumna where she was born and raised.
Lauren holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and History from the University of Michigan and did graduate work at Marygrove College, a private Liberal Arts school in Detroit, where she earned a Master's in the Art of Teaching. While teaching in Texas Lauren earned her certification in Principal Leadership and has held many leadership positions as a teacher and in full-time leadership roles. Lauren also serves as the president of the Jackson Public Schools P-16 Council.
Currently a DSU TFA Graduate Fellow, Lauren is pursuing her EdD in curriculum and instruction. She resides in Jackson with her daughters, Madison (age 19) and Regan (age 14).
Fun Fact: I was a diaper model for K-mart.
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“I am sick and tired of being sick and tired”