Maggie Lazur, Author at Discovery Education

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Maggie Lazur is a seasoned school administrator with nearly 25 years of experience in K–12 and early childhood education. Currently serving as Director of Curriculum at Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District (MARSD) in New Jersey, she oversees district-wide curricular alignment, instructional programming, professional development, and student assessment from preschool through grade 12. Ms. Lazur began her career teaching in an urban New Jersey district before joining MARSD as a special education teacher. Since 2016, she has advanced through a series of district leadership roles – Assistant Director of Special Services, Director of Preschool, Principal, and now Director of Curriculum – bringing a deeply grounded perspective to every level of school administration. Notably, she was a key facilitator in the restructuring and growth of the district’s preschool program when it was awarded State funding, helping to shape a high-quality early childhood program that continues to serve the community today. Ms. Lazur holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education from Monmouth University, a Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Urban Policy from New York University, and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Rutgers University. She holds multiple New Jersey certifications, including School Administrator, Principal, Teacher of the Handicapped, and Elementary Teacher (K–8). A recognized voice in early childhood and special education, Ms. Lazur serves on several NJPSA committees and has presented at national and state conferences, including the 2023 NAEYC Annual Conference, where she addressed improving preschool student outcomes using dual observational lenses.

Maggie Lazur

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