Monet, da Vinci, Warhol…if these names spark interest and inspiration in your soul, congratulations, you’re an art lover! Art is not only a form of creative expression, it’s an emotional outlet, an everyday escape, and a way to expand horizons through a variety of mediums. Whether painting with oils, sculpting with clay, or designing with…
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Online Learning Thought Leadership
Teacher Spotlight: Kelsey Davis Adds it All Up
What’s the formula for a positive school experience? For Laurel Springs math teacher, Kelsey Davis, it’s flexibility plus feedback multiplied by encouragement. Kelsey teaches Algebra to Upper School students and describes the steps she took to solve one of life’s most complicated equations: finding a work/life balance. It All Adds Up A longtime lover of…
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Laurel Springs Ranks #5 Among Best High Schools
In a time when online learning became the norm, Laurel Springs became the school ranked #5 among the 50 best online high schools in America! We’re proud of the high-quality, flexible learning experience we provide students from kindergarten through grade 12 and beyond. As innovators in the distance learning space, Laurel Springs has decades of…
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Student Spotlight: It’s an Honor to Introduce Oliviana Marie Halus-Griep
Do you know what makes our hearts sing? Spotlighting LSS stars like Oliviana Marie Halus-Griep. This Laurel Springs Senior is a singer, dancer, actress, ice-skater…(breathe), conductor, composer, lyricist, librettist…(another breath), trumpeter, pianist, cellist, and now a Presidential Scholar nominee. With such a repertoire, it was only a matter of time before Oliviana was recognized for…
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Teacher Spotlight: Samantha Reuning Comes Full Circle
If her name is familiar, you may already be aware that Samantha Reuning is not new to Laurel Springs. Before becoming an LSS teacher, Samantha was an LSS student! Learn how this alumna-turned-teacher carries on the Laurel Springs legacy of highly supportive educators. Doing What Comes Naturally Samantha Reuning spent her last year of high…
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Laurel Springs Shows Some LOVE for Clubs
Last week, Laurel Springs students showed their Love for Clubs. Not only do these clubs provide full-time K-12 students with an online outlet for socialization, but they also promote participation in what LSS students are passionate about. During the event, students shared what being part of a club meant to them. Words like fun, lively,…
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Student Spotlight: Cameron Brown Picks a Dream Team
Has anyone ever said they’ve had too many teachers? When it comes to education, the more the merrier, especially when they all add something of value. For Cameron Brown, she’s grateful for her team of teachers both in and out of school. Cameron’s dream team includes Laurel Springs, Hayutin and Associates, and her equestrian family.…
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Minerva Baccalaureate Educator: Cadi Russell
When someone decides to become a teacher, they already know they’re about to embark on a journey of growth and development. When this teacher is tasked with guiding students through a new educational program, this journey transforms into an innovative experience. In 2020, 28 trailblazers entered the Minerva Baccalaureate program during its debut year. This…
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Alumni Spotlight: Road-Tripping with Samantha Reuning
If travel is big on your bucket list, get ready for an adventure. Laurel Springs alumni, Samantha Reuning, invites you to journey with her as she shares stories of her recent jaunt through South Africa and her trip down memory lane. An African Adventure Some may think living in Africa is one big safari. Well,…
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Dive into the Art of Jason deCaires Taylor
When is art more than simply something to look at? How about when it makes a positive impact on its environment, brings a community together, and alerts scientists to climate change. These are a few ways Jason deCaires Taylor transforms his underwater sculptures into much more than art installations. He showed us how during the…
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