If Emily Bower didn’t work in education, the Laurel Springs School Spanish teacher admits she would have followed her passion for organization by becoming an event planner. The Philadelphia native and current resident of Phoenix enjoys formulating strategies in order to coordinate groups of people, and she takes tremendous pride joy in seeing plans executed…
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Lauren Chavez: Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone (Alumni Blog Series)
Every fall, millions of students leave home for college campuses around the world. This is undoubtedly an exciting time, filled with anticipation and wonder at the great possibilities that lie ahead. There are, of course, plenty of challenges students face during the first year away at school, as they are learning how to adjust to…
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Teacher Spotlight – Jessica Romito
There’s enormous mystery involved when it comes to discovering one’s passion. One never knows where or when that life-affirming discovery will be made. Laurel Springs School science teacher Jessica Romito has called many different places home, having lived in Florida, Virginia, and Hawaii before settling in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It was in Ms. Romito’s high school,…
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Will Wilson: Rules of Engagement (Alumni Blog Series)
Making the most of your college experience might mean taking challenging courses and joining various campus organizations and clubs, but Will Wilson ‘17 offers even deeper insight into how one can get the most out of their time in school. The Laurel Springs alumnus discusses how being mindful of his interactions with others gave him…
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Teacher Spotlight – Anastacio Dalde
Now in his second year teaching with Laurel Springs School, Anastacio Dalde is a of our mathematics department. He also leads one of Laurel Springs’ newest courses, 3D Modeling. A native of Mililani, Hawaii, and current resident of Aberdeen, Maryland, Mr. Dalde has a diverse professional history that ranges from crafting ukuleles in his first…
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Lucas Koelle: Growth & Development (Alumni Blog Series)
No matter where you decide to attend college, there’s one thing you are certain to find – opportunity. At colleges and universities around the world, you will discover the opportunity to explore a new place, the opportunity to meet new people, and opportunities to develop your ideas and strengthen your abilities. These opportunities are going…
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Mark Oleg Ozboyd: Bringing the Great Outdoors Into Full Focus
Mark Oleg Ozboyd is no stranger to blazing trails. The Laurel Springs School senior may be a year shy of adulthood, but his passion for the great outdoors has already taken him to astounding heights. In addition to single-handedly running his website HikingTheAppalachians.com and its affiliated Facebook page, Mark founded the Southeast Nature Society on…
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5 Questions to Ask When Researching an Online School
Researching online education options can seem like a daunting task, as many families find it difficult to know what to look for to determine if the school will meet the needs of their child. In addition, parents seeking an alternative to a brick-and-mortar school experience are often searching for a school that will take their…
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Summer Reading Suggestions: 11 Literary Classics for Upper School Students
“The words were summer on my tongue.” – Ray Bradbury, Dandelion Wine Every summer leaves us with a story to tell. That’s why the ever-endearing “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” treatise has become a time-honored tradition among students young and old all over the world. When the new school year begins you may find…
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Meetings with Remarkable Men & Women: Ciara Judge
The moments that change one’s life do not always appear to be particularly consequential. In fact, they can often seem so small they pass as insignificant when looked at in the context of the bigger picture. In some cases, these harbingers of what’s to come can be as small as a goldfish. Such is the…
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