Fort Mill Center

Christina Lazar is an honor graduate of the University of North Carolina Charlotte College of Education. Originally from NY, she has worked as a mentor, teacher, coach, and advocate for children for over 25 years. With the support of her former school, parents of students, and colleagues, Christina opened The Lazar Center of Charlotte in 2007. Since then, she has supported hundreds of students as they grow equally in confidence and academic achievement. Her favorite thing about her work is finding that unique key that allows her team to unlock each student’s potential.

Madison is a student at Western Governors University, attending the Teachers College. As an instructional assistant for special education in the Fort Mill School District, she brings valuable experience in supporting diverse learners. She has also worked as a substitute teacher for all grade levels, a preschool teacher, and a nanny. Madison is passionate about teaching children and building lasting connections that help them grow academically. She is excited to share that passion with the students at Lazar and looks forward to making a positive impact.

Robert graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education/Special Education and earned a Master’s Degree in Supervision and Administration from Kent State University. He had the pleasure of teaching elementary, middle, and high school students for 34 years in the Rock Hill and Fort Mill School Districts. During this time, he developed, copyrighted, and published 102 workbooks and program guides for students and teachers. He also received the South Carolina NAMI Teacher of The Year Award while working with special needs students in the Fort Mill School District.

Robert enjoys tutoring students and guiding them to reach their full potential in school. He believes there is nothing better than seeing a student be successful and have a positive self image. 

Caitlin earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Cleveland State University and her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, with a minor in Chemistry, from the University of Mount Union. Her academic and professional journey has been rooted in a passion for education, cognitive science, and student development.

Over the years, Caitlin has worked closely with children and adolescents in both clinical and educational settings—providing academic support, conducting cognitive assessments, and coaching high school basketball. She has also taught undergraduate psychology and statistics courses as a teaching assistant, where she reinforced complex concepts through engaging lessons and one-on-one support.

Caitlin brings a compassionate, adaptive, and evidence-based approach to tutoring. She aims to help students build confidence, develop strong study habits, and approach learning with curiosity and resilience.

With 28 years of classroom experience, Anissa is a highly skilled educator who knows how to bring out the best in every child. A proud graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in Elementary Education, she has spent nearly three decades helping students master reading, writing, and math while building the confidence they need to succeed.

Anissa’s teaching style is both nurturing and structured. She takes time to understand each child’s unique learning style and creates personalized lessons that keep students engaged and motivated. Parents value her ability to turn academic struggles into breakthroughs and to instill in her students a genuine love of learning.

Amanda brings over 20 years of teaching experience to her work with students, specializing in both special education and English instruction. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Clarion University, with dual majors in Special Education and Elementary Education, and later completed her ESL certification at Millersville University.

Throughout her career, Amanda has taught across grade levels and subject areas, from elementary life skills support to high school English and biology. She has served in leadership roles as a department chair, student council advisor, and Beta Club advisor, and she is currently a co-teacher at Catawba Ridge High School in Fort Mill. Her broad experience includes supporting students with learning differences, English language learners, and those preparing for high school coursework and beyond.