Elizabeth Watkins – Director
Elizabeth Watkins studied Biology in college. She has worked with kids for over 20 years, from nannying, to coaching cross country, to teaching ESL. She’s had the privilege of working at AMS since 2020 and recently discovered a passion for American History and America’s Free Market System. Elizabeth is a joyful mother of four and desires to cultivate a love of learning, creativity, and entrepreneurship into her own children as well as the children she has the opportunity to develop at AMS. When not with her kids, you can find Elizabeth running in the mountains, reading about personal development, cooking in her kitchen, or connecting with friends over tea.
Taylor Lannon – Elementary Learning Guide
Taylor’s love for education has existed for over a decade; from coaching figure skating lessons to tutoring K-8 in various subjects, she truly enjoys helping all children love learning.
Taylor received her Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, with a focus on Chemistry, from the University of South Florida. Before transitioning to tutoring and teaching full-time, she worked as an analytical chemist in Tampa, Florida. Her STEM background has provided her with a strong foundation in hands-on learning and scientific inquiry, which she incorporates into her teaching to foster engaging, practical experiences for students.
She believes it’s essential not just for students to learn what to think, but how to think—empowering them to think critically both in and outside the classroom. While not teaching, she enjoys cooking, camping, snowboarding, reading, and traveling.
Tara Custalow – Assistant Learning Guide
As a lifelong learner myself, my hope is to instill in my students a joy for learning, a sense of wonder about the beautiful world we live in, and a love and respect for the people and creatures we share it with.
I graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a focus on Global Studies—I’m especially passionate about people and cultures from around the world.
When I’m not teaching at school or my own kids at home, you might find me sipping coffee, researching something that has randomly sparked my interest, showing and selling homes, or spending way too much time learning to groom my rambunctious standard poodle.