Laura, a former middle and high school teacher, has focused her educational career on leading transformational change through Design Thinking and real-world connections so that all students have extraordinary learning experiences. She has overseen the implementation of technology-integrated instructional programs, the development of professional development to ensure the ongoing implementation of high standards of instructional practice, and the technical infrastructure to make sure those programs are a success. She’s been recognized as an Innovative Educator, Administrator of the Year, and San Diego County Top Tech Exec, as well as recently winning CUE’s Gold Disk award and the CFF Innovate Award.

Laura shares her ideas by presenting at conferences, including CUE and ISTE,  as well as blogging at laurakspencer.com. She also serves as the President of SDCUE, the San Diego affiliate of CUE (Computer Using Educators).