Teaching through Educational Experiences When Shai Gaines was a little girl, she created a school for her dolls that included lesson plans and graded work. “I even scheduled transitions between classes for them.” As the daughter of a teacher in Baltimore, Shai knew from a very young age that educational experiences were important to her,…
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Lisa Turner: Online Educational Approach
Online Educational Approach at Laurel Springs “I find creative ways to help students learn.” Lisa Turner, who has over thirty years of teaching experience in a variety of school settings, said that because of Laurel Springs’ online educational approach, she can “adapt instruction to students’ individual learning styles.” Lisa Turner’s Teaching Journey Lisa has been…
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Mary Jane Gilbertson: History Teacher at Laurel Springs
Living out Childhood Dream Teaching Online Courses at Laurel Springs “Since I was in 5th grade, I wanted to be a history teacher.” Mary Jane Gilbertson’s childhood aspirations took a circuitous route, but she is living her dream teaching online courses as a Laurel Springs history teacher. Teaching Background Mary Jane majored in history during…
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Lisa Biton: Laurel Springs History Teacher
Personalized Teaching Approach at Laurel Springs Lisa Biton, an expert in crafting her personalized teaching approach, says that she was always interested in ancient history, and said, “I love when my students feel that same connection.” Lisa’s Teaching Background With a Master’s degree in Education, Lisa has a rich background in a variety of teaching…
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Paul Human: The Importance of a Private Online Social Network
Laurel Springs’ Teacher, Paul Human, Explores his Approach to Learning “What does it take for people to live and learn together?” This question fascinates Paul Human, who has been a Laurel Springs teacher for twelve years. He explores the concepts of community and collaboration each day as he finds innovative ways for his students to…
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Teaching to Inspire – Christian Tourenne
Christian Tourenne: An Experienced Educator at Laurel Springs In the words of Laurel Springs student Nabil Wessel, Christian Tourenne “is simply a very, very good teacher.” But that only scratches the surface of what Tourenne brings to the Laurel Springs School community. He is an experienced educator who also has significant business experience with practical…
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Francine Varner: A Lifelong Learner and Veteran Educator
With more than 27 years of teaching experience, Francine Varner is a veteran educator. But she is much more than that: she embodies the phrase “lifelong learner,” and truly strives to connect with her students in meaningful ways. The Biggest Teaching Experience Takeaway What is the most important part of education for Francine? She sums…
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Sarah Bosse – The Virtual Math Class
In one important way, Sarah Bosse has what it takes to excel as a Laurel Springs teacher: she is highly skilled at communicating with students across great distances. Because she lives in Reykjavík, Iceland, Sarah has become adept at virtual travel across oceans, continents and time zones to instruct her students with thoughtful expertise. Working…
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