About

LAUREN MANN, MA, is a dedicated educator with nearly a decade of classroom experience. She specializes in human development, literacy intervention, and the integration of technology in early learning environments. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Cross-Disciplinary Studies: Teacher Education, focusing on Human Development from Point Loma Nazarene University and went on to earn a master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Instructional Design and Technology, as well as a Reading and Literacy Authorization from PLNU. It is an academic foundation that informs her holistic approach to teacher preparation and ensures that her students understand the cognitive and social-emotional milestones of early childhood.

In her current role as a transitional kindergarten teacher, she applies research-based strategies to support the youngest learners in their transition to formal schooling. Her diverse professional background includes six years teaching 5th grade, as well as experience in 4th grade and targeted reading intervention. By bringing her current classroom insights to UCSC Extension, Mann helps aspiring associate teachers develop the practical skills and technological fluency needed to thrive in today’s diverse educational settings.

Lauren Nicole Mann's courses currently open for enrollment

ECE 1: Development in Early Childhood

ECED.X301
$560
  • Online Self-Paced Work online at your own pace.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Tue, 01-05-2027 12:01am 12:02am Online Self-Paced ONLINE
Tue, 04-06-2027 11:58pm 11:59pm Online Self-Paced ONLINE
 

Online Self-Paced courses have a structured learning environment where students are allowed to complete the work at their own pace. Students may complete the coursework early or use the entire duration of the course. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available at the beginning of the course on Canvas, our learning management system.

For this section, student access begins on January 5, but you may still enroll until February 9. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on April 6, 2027.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Tools & Materials:  None.  All reading materials will be provided.

ECE 3: Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Programs

ECED.X303
$560
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Tue, 09-15-2026 5:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 09-22-2026 5:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 09-29-2026 5:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 10-06-2026 5:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 10-13-2026 5:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 10-20-2026 5:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 10-27-2026 5:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 11-03-2026 5:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 11-10-2026 5:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 11-17-2026 5:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Tools & Materials: None.  All articles and resources will be provided.

ECE: Creative Arts for the Young Child (Preschool Through Grade 3)

ECED.X312
$435
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Tue, 01-12-2027 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 01-19-2027 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 01-26-2027 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 02-02-2027 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 02-09-2027 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 02-16-2027 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 02-23-2027 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 03-02-2027 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 03-09-2027 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 03-16-2027 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.