Laurie became involved with VMS in 1993 when her first daughter, Jennifer, began attending. Since then, all three of her daughters (including Julia and Jillian) have graduated from VMS and moved on. Laurie has thoroughly embraced the Montessori philosophy both as a parent and as an educator. She has immersed herself in the development of the Honeysuckle Toddler Community since it began. She completed the AMI assistants training in 1998 and has completed the AMI Assistants to Infancy training for the 0-3 age level. When not at school, Laurie is with her family. They enjoy camping, bird watching, and many things outdoors.
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