Dr. Lara Wilder has been an educator at South Christian Elementary in Herndon, Kentucky, since 2001, with a passion for literacy and nurturing positive relationships with her students. She began her teaching career in Charleston, South Carolina, and later earned her master’s degree as a Reading Specialist while teaching in Clarksville, Tennessee. In 2004, she earned National Board Certification in Early and Middle Childhood/Literacy. In 2020, she earned her Doctor of Education (EdD) in Instruction and Administration from the University of Kentucky, with an emphasis in Instructional Systems Design.

A longtime member of the International Literacy Association, Lara is committed to strengthening authentic literacy connections and practices while inspiring a lifelong love of reading. This year marks her 30th year of teaching fourth grade, where she continues to make magic happen by bringing the pages of books to life with her students!