"My name is Laura W. I have earned Highly Qualified Florida Teacher while teaching English for Pinellas County Schools as well as Employee of the Year for Eckerd Education.

I have a Masters from the University of South Carolina and a Journalism degree from the University of Georgia. I was recognized for my ability to motivate students in English to not only finish courses they struggled with, but to recognize their academic strengths within themselves which I believe, is the real goal of a teacher."