Laura is currently a Social Studies teacher at Cosgrove Middle School in the Spencerport Central School District. She has also worked at the high school and as a K-8 Instructional Specialist. Her education background includes degrees in Adolescent Education, Special Education and History from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. Additionally, she holds a K-12 Literacy degree and a Certificate of Advanced Study in District Leadership. She has facilitated professional development and trainings for blended learning, differentiated instruction, student learner styles, writer’s workshop, and implementing the inquiry model. Laura currently lives in Churchville, NY with her husband and daughter, Ellie.