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Lauren has been a progressive educator in Pasadena for 15 years and was one of Odyssey's Founding Teachers. She received her Masters Degree in Education and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Pacific Oaks College. She is passionate about public education and believes by working together students, teachers and parents can foster a thoughtful learning environment that includes a sense of compassion, awareness and sensitivity to each other. She believes children learn and work best in a cooperative, non-competitive environment where student's thoughts and opinions are honored and respected.

She is dedicated to creating an environment where students wide range of interests and talents can be uncovered, encouraged and nurtured. She believes learning best occurs through active participation where children have opportunities to freely explore, discover, question and investigate. Lauren empowers children to make responsible choices and works with her students to build a safe learning environment. Outside of Odyssey, Lauren enjoys gardening, traveling and reading.