Miss Laura
Position:  Lead Teacher
Birthday:  April 7
Birthplace:  Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Live in Marion.

Family:  Husband, Steve; daughter, Lydia – 13 years old; black lab, Cody; chocolate lab, Duncan; tabby cat, Gracie; and guinea pig, Barnee

Beginnings at Caring Corner:  June 2003

Passions:  Scrapbooking, reading, participating in school PTO, and being an active member of the First United Methodist Church.

Education:  Attending Kirkwood Community College to obtain an Early Childhood Education Degree in Associate of Arts, Creative Curriculum, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, CPR certification, Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid, continuing education classes, and over 8 years in child care experience.

Job Advantages:  Being part of child development and watching the children grow.

Special Talents:  Photography, teaching, and planning parties!