Lizbeth A.Thomas

Lizbeth A.Thomas has been an Early Childhood Educator for 36 years, 35 of them have been at Gibraltar Elementary School. In addition, she has been the artistic director for Gibraltar High School theater for 28 years. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Early Childhood Education at UW Green Bay and her Graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction Specializing in Integrating the Arts at Lesley University. She is currently working towards her National Boards certification, and has been on many Professional Learning Committees to improve the educational opportunities for students, as well as to provide meaningful growth experiences and professional development for teachers.

Most of her life has been dedicated to the education and enrichment of children of all ages. She also has directed children’s theatre and community theatre.In 2016 Lizbeth opened a Music and Theatre studio to promote and nurture creativity and the expressive arts for students of all ages.Throughout her 35 years in Door County she has volunteered for many organizations and in many different capacities.

Lizbeth has been a proud member of the Northern Door Children’s Center board of directors for over 20 years. Why? You may ask, it is because she believes in the importance of Early Childhood education for all children. Lizbeth knows firsthand the difficulties children go through that have not had an early educational experience and the challenges they face as they try to understand the foundational concepts that are necessary for future learning. Northern Door Children’s Center provides this opportunity for our community.The Center has been serving families for over 30 years, from infants to school-age children.

The many successful programs  provided make a difference for the children and families of this community. She is proud to be on this board, helping make decisions that assure that the children’s center maintains high quality early care and education, through the varied educational curriculums, the facility, the educators and the philosophy. Most importantly, NDCC provides opportunities to develop each child’s individual physical, social, emotional, creative and intellectual development.  After all, two of her children are alumni of the Children’s Center and her grandchildren currently attend. Lizbeth takes pride in knowing that the center continues to evolve and grow to better meet the needs of our community’s children.