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After taking time away to welcome her daughter, Olivia, Laura returned to Shady Hill and went on to serve as a Beginners Gradehead in the Lower School. She has brought a profound respect for children and a steady, thoughtful presence that has left a lasting impression on students, families, and colleagues alike. This year marks her 16th year teaching with Maggie Beasley in B-North. Over the course of her tenure, Laura has had the rare and meaningful experience of teaching the children of former students—a testament to the enduring relationships she has built within this community.
Laura is often among the first to arrive on campus each morning, greeting the day with quiet dedication. Her understanding of how children learn, think, and feel runs deep, yet she carries that wisdom with humility and grace. Children sense this immediately: when they walk along one of our paths hand in hand with Ms. Ryan, they know they are seen, known, and believed in. A steadfast champion of Shady Hill’s play-based curriculum, Laura has always found creative and joyful ways to nurture curiosity and foster a love of learning.
To generations of Shady Hill families, Laura has been more than a teacher—she has been a guiding presence at the very beginning of a child’s journey. Her impact is woven into the fabric of this school, and her legacy will be felt for years to come.
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