I'm Laura Roberson and I absolutely love being a teacher! I didn't begin my career in education, so I feel quite blessed to have found my way into the hearts and minds of so many fabulous children.
I began my career in television news with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. After a few years as a small town reporter, I moved behind the scenes and began working as a Production Manager and Stage Manager for Walt Disney World in their Film and TV Production Unit. Eight years later, with the birth of my daughter, I moved to more stable hours as an Administrative Manager for Disney Animation. Seven years, one son, and many exciting movies later, I felt called to earn a Master's Degree in Education, get into the classroom and begin making memories for and with children.
I taught 2nd grade for 5 years in Clermont, Florida and taught at Sandy Ridge for 5 years in 2nd and 3rd grades. I moved to Poplar Springs and 5th grade last year and absolutely love it! I live in Germanton with my husband, son, and 3 dogs and our daughter is a junior at ECU. I look forward to team teaching with Ms. Thigpen this year. We are excited about specializing in a few subjects so we can better prepare our students for middle school.
My educational philosophy is to make learning exciting and fun! If you can't enjoy discovering new concepts and skills in elementary school, then when?
I began my career in television news with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. After a few years as a small town reporter, I moved behind the scenes and began working as a Production Manager and Stage Manager for Walt Disney World in their Film and TV Production Unit. Eight years later, with the birth of my daughter, I moved to more stable hours as an Administrative Manager for Disney Animation. Seven years, one son, and many exciting movies later, I felt called to earn a Master's Degree in Education, get into the classroom and begin making memories for and with children.
I taught 2nd grade for 5 years in Clermont, Florida and taught at Sandy Ridge for 5 years in 2nd and 3rd grades. I moved to Poplar Springs and 5th grade last year and absolutely love it! I live in Germanton with my husband, son, and 3 dogs and our daughter is a junior at ECU. I look forward to team teaching with Ms. Thigpen this year. We are excited about specializing in a few subjects so we can better prepare our students for middle school.
My educational philosophy is to make learning exciting and fun! If you can't enjoy discovering new concepts and skills in elementary school, then when?