Laura joined SEAL in 2013 after 13 years in Oak Grove School District as a third, fifth, and sixth-grade classroom teacher, and six years as a literacy coach for the district working with teachers on refining their craft to meet the needs of all students. Her entire career in education has taken place in Title 1 schools with high numbers of English Learners. She is passionate about culturally-responsive teaching to ensure educational equity for all students. Laura completed her undergraduate work at St. Mary’s College, majoring in Liberal Studies with a minor in Child Development, and went on to receive her teaching credential as well as her MA in Educational Leadership and Administration from San Jose State University.