Hi! My name is Laura Benson. I am a reading teacher for grades 2-12. Students with characteristics of dyslexia may find themselves in my reading groups. I have not always been an Academic Language Therapist...Over the past sixteen years, my classroom experience has involved students in Pre-Kindergarten, 1st grade, ESL, and an elementary school learning lab.
One year, a secondary student enrolled into our school from Latvia. She was one of many interesting students whom I was privileged to teach. Other students from Palestine, Vietnam, Africa, and South America enriched my life, as we shared and learned from each other. This summer, I was thrilled to be involved with a mission trip to Latvia. While I was unable to locate my previous student who had returned to her home country, I was blessed to meet many new friends, as we worked alongside Latvians with orphans in a Bible School.
I have had many goals and ideals through the years, but realize that attitude and effort go a long way for all of us. I believe that every student has the ability to learn. As it is a personal goal to be a lifelong learner, it is my hope to instill that in my students. It is also my hope to glean more information from this coarse on the subject of multicultural learning, so that I can better connect with and support the students whom I serve.
