Laureen enjoys hiking, running, cooking, and being outdoors. She has been teaching for 7 years and loves her field. She love animals and was a Horse trainer and Veterinary Technician for 10 years before deciding to go into teaching. She is also a veteran who served in the Army as a Miitary Police officer before finding her true calling in teaching. She has also taught Child Development, Fashion, Interior Design, and Independent Living as well as Culinary Arts.