What do you want to be when you grow up?
A teacher, gardener, explorer, author extrodinaire.
If you had a super/magic power what would it be? Why?
I would like to be able to read minds. It would be so helpful!
What are your parents doing when you’re at school?
Playing with their dogs or napping in their recliners.
What’s your favorite thing about preschool?
The students, especially when they’re giggly
What do you wish for?
I wish for everyone to be happy, healthy, safe, and respected.
Laura has over ten years of experience teaching and developing programs for youth and families. She has degrees in education, landscape architecture, and environmental design. Laura has been an elementary school special education teacher and after school program coordinator. She has worked closely with youth and families experiencing homelessness and family violence in the Twin Cities. Laura likes creating and leading trainings for professionals and parents on a variety of topics, because we're never done learning! Laura and her family were past members of BPCP and fell in love with the community. She is very excited to move into a teaching role and can't wait to meet the students and families. In her free time, Laura enjoys gardening, camping, and long walks in the woods. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband (Jim), two children (Riley and Etta), and two dogs (Donut and Oreo).