Laura Gardner
Laura Gardner brings 17 years of experience spanning public education, refugee resettlement, and social work to her role at English Learner Portal. She has served as a district-level manager specializing in immigrant family and community engagement and led a national technical assistance initiative for federal Refugee School Impact Grantees.
Laura holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Bachelor’s degree in Education, combining her expertise in both social services and educational practices. As a course developer and professional development facilitator for English Learner Portal, she is committed to building strong community connections and supporting educators working with multilingual learners and immigrant families.
Laura Gardner brings 17 years of experience spanning public education, refugee resettlement, and social work to her role at English Learner Portal. She has served as a district-level manager specializing in immigrant family and community engagement and led a national technical assistance initiative for federal Refugee School Impact Grantees.
Laura holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Bachelor’s degree in Education, combining her expertise in both social services and educational practices. As a course developer and professional development facilitator for English Learner Portal, she is committed to building strong community connections and supporting educators working with multilingual learners and immigrant families.
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