Padgett Vaughn

Director of Volunteer Operations

Padgett graduated from Wake Forest University in 2012 with a degree in Elementary Education. She then returned to her hometown of Charlotte and worked for two years in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, first as a 5th grade teacher and then as a 2nd grade teacher. Padgett joined Heart in August 2014 with the desire to advocate for teachers and students. After serving two years as a Program Coordinator at Billingsville and Highland, Padgett began as a Program Manager in 2016, managing principal relations and program operations in six school sites. She believes that all students want to learn and building confidence is the key to success in school and in life.