Laura's journey into school psychology began with a fascination for how the brain works, a love for working with children, and a desire to make school a better place for kids. With over 20 years of experience in education and school psychology, Laura has worked with children from early childhood through high school and into the transition to adulthood. 

Laura’s expertise is completing psycho-educational evaluations to help understand a child’s strengths and weaknesses. Laura has been especially passionate about connecting with families, helping them make sense of complex evaluations, navigating educational systems, and empowering parents to advocate confidently for their children. She believes that while school is important, it is only one piece of the puzzle. A child's home environment, relationships, physical and mental health, and overall well-being all play meaningful roles in their growth and development. It was this belief, along with a desire to bridge the gaps she witnessed between schools and families, that inspired the creation of the Growing Forward Collective. 

Laura believes that growing forward means progress, not perfection. It means continuing to learn, evolve, and move forward, even when the path isn't always clear.

Originally from Pennsylvania and now based in Central Florida, Laura finds joy in traveling, exploring new and local coffee shops, photography, and spending time with her partner Chris and their yellow lab, Jackson. She is also the founder of the Everyday Feathers Foundation, a nonprofit inspired by the loss of her beloved dog, dedicated to supporting families navigating canine cancer, advancing research to provide better treatments for canine cancers and recognizing the powerful connection between dogs and human mental health.