Parent Representative
Lori is a parent representative for the Aspire Carolinas Foundation and the proud parent of a rising senior at Aspire Trade High School. Through her family’s experience with Aspire, she understands the importance of educational environments that recognize individual strengths, support learning differences, and help students prepare for life beyond high school. Lori brings more than eleven years of professional experience working in skilled nursing facilities, where she has cared for residents with a wide range of medical conditions and varying stages of dementia. Her work has given her a strong foundation in compassion, advocacy, communication, and individualized support. She holds an Activities Director Certification (ADC) through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP), an Activities Professional Certification (APC) through Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP). As a parent representative, Lori is committed to supporting Aspire Carolinas’ mission and helping ensure that families have a voice in the continued growth and success of the Aspire community.