MA dual-certified New York state licensed teacher, with certification in Educational Theater (K-12) and English (7-12), Lauren received her MA from New York University, and her BA in Acting from Rutgers University.  She taught at Mountain Road School in New Lebanon, NY from 2012- 2020.  While there she was a classroom teacher for grades 4-8, the theater teacher for Pre K - 8th grades as well as a literacy aide for K-1st graders.  Before Mountain Road Lauren taught at an urban middle school, Achievement Academy Charter School in Albany, NY, where she taught Latin, English and Math. Other teaching includes: Harriet Tubman Free School, NYU Shakespeare Youth Ensemble.
Lauren expanded the theatrical program at Mountain Road by empowering students to create their own plays for the entire school to perform.  Led by their own vision, students took on the roles of playwrights, directors, prop masters, costume designers, scenic artists, stage managers and runners. She loves helping children to create extraordinary theater through games and play. She is pleased to be part of the team at Four Winds Learning Community.