Dr. Amy Flagler stepped into the role of Director of Teacher Education at Montreat College in 2023 after a year as a full-time assistant professor of education and five years as an adjunct professor. Prior to arriving at Montreat College, she served as an educator in both public and private schools in Massachusetts, Virginia, Oregon, and Georgia.
Dr. Flagler completed her Ed.D. from Southern Wesleyan University in 2022 with research on how beginning teachers meet the needs of students with emotional and behavioral disorders in the general education classroom. She has co-authored an article on the impact of disruptive technologies in the classroom and has co-presented at the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Summer Faculty Institute and the Southern Wesleyan University Summer Residency Program for Doctoral Research.
Dr. Flagler’s passion is beholding God’s creation and pointing others to its beauty. She is an artist who enjoys painting, writing, and gardening in her free time. When away from the classroom, she tries to keep up with her husband and their three sons as they hike, bike, paddle, and ski in Western North Carolina and beyond.
What is your favorite thing about working at Montreat?
My favorite part of working at Montreat College is that I get to share my faith with my students. I did not have a Christian education in school and being able to educate the full person is unique.
What are your hobbies or interests?
I am a creative person and look to express that back to God by worshipping His creation. I paint, write, garden, hike, and travel as one in awe of creation.
Do you have a favorite restaurant in the area?
The Pure and Proper is delicious and great atmosphere. Old World Pastries is great for dessert and coffee in downtown Asheville.
What is your favorite thing to do or see in the area?
I love the Biltmore House and Gardens for exploring the property. Taking a picnic and my bike for the day is relaxing. I like hiking Bear Wallow Mountain or Craggy Garden and kayaking on Lake Santeetlah (about two hours west).