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Sarah Bosse: “Math is all around us.”
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,...
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Joy Nehr’s secret: “know the students; know the parents”
“Extraordinary pedagogic ability… extremely understanding…timely responses…wonderful style.” This rave review from a Laurel Springs parent refers to Joy Nehr, who teaches high school English. Joy...
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Antarctica: Journey of a Lifetime
Most people will never visit Antarctica. It is a place of extremes: the coldest, driest, windiest continent. It is technically a desert, and there are no permanent residents. To reach Antarctica,...
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Prom: Moonlight Over Paris
On Saturday, June 25th, Laurel Springs School hosted its annual prom at the Ventura Beach Marriott. All high school students were invited to attend, and the turnout was fantastic. “The prom was a...
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Francine Varner: “A true linguist and an amazing teacher”
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...
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Webinar: Planning for High School Success
As a college preparatory school, Laurel Springs helps equip its students for each stage of academic development. All Laurel Springs students in 7th – 9th grades and their parents are invited to...
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Lisa Biton: “Students consider how they are learning.”
Lisa Biton says that she was always interested in ancient history, and said, “I love when my students feel that same connection.” With a Master’s degree in Education, Lisa has a rich background in a...
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Creative Writing Club: “We trust each other to give constructive feedback.”
“The Creative Writing club is a group of intelligent, creative, fun-loving people, who get together to support each other,” said one member. Under the guidance of faculty sponsor Rachelle Wafer,...
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Constance Owl: “Writing makes me appreciate the creativity and thought behind...
Constance Owl is a young person focused on honing her many talents and sharing her heritage. In addition to excelling in her classes at Laurel Springs, Constance also manages a growing career as an...
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Alek Talevich: “For students, elective classes are a journey of their own...
As the Academic Department Chair of the Electives Department, Alek Talevich embraces the variety of elective courses as well as their inherent dynamic quality. “Most of our courses are...
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Film Club: “Student learn the art of responsible critique.”
Alek Talevich, Film Club Faculty Sponsor The Film Club at Laurel Springs is a lively activity that attracts a mix of students from grades 7-12 who are interested in learning about the variety of...
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Julia Hailes, Green Entrepreneur, to Present to LSS Families
All Laurel Springs families are encouraged to join us on January 12th as we welcome Julia Hailes, MBE to our Remarkable Men & Women series of symposia. Ms. Hailes will discuss what sparked her...
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Mary Jane Gilbertson: “I take what my students love, and apply it to history.”
“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 as a Laurel Springs history teacher. Mary...
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Megan Smith: Synthesizing ideas through writing
Sophomore Megan Smith loves to write, but had not planned to have her work published when she recently wrote a poem called “The Space Between Hands.” “I wrote the piece first, and then found out about...
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Student Council: Leadership, Self-Confidence, and New Friends
High school is a time for students to evolve into young adults, and that can mean taking on leadership roles. Student Council allows students to self-organize, assume new responsibilities, and expand...
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The Benefits of Proctored Exams
In the educational community, proctored exams are a best practice. When a student takes an exam under the observation of a proctor, the experience has many benefits. Proctored exams validate the...
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Lisa Turner: “Our students become independent problem solvers.”
“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’ personalized approach,...
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Tweens, Teens & Time Management
Middle school is an excellent time to build time management skills. At Laurel Springs, we actively encourage our students to acquire time management skills in order to achieve success in all areas of...
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The Impact of Cyberbullying
It is many parents’ worst fear: a school bully targeting their child. The impact can be devastating for a bullied child, and also has negative effects on observers as well as the bullies themselves....
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Cyberbullying is a serious issue facing millions of children and teens. The Laurel Springs chapter of the National Honor Society has collaborated with the School Counseling department to host a...
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