Hello, I'm Ms. Laura Beal, a Texas native originally hailing from San Antonio. My older sister lured me to Austin to attend the University of Texas at Austin after high school. I graduated with a Bachelors of Business in Management Information Systems in 1999. Before teaching I've been employed as a systems analyst, a grant writer, college tutor and financial skills advisor, and a teaching assistant. I've been teaching Algebra I for 5 years before joining the wonderful Cedar Ridge HS family in RRISD 2 years ago. In addition, I earned a Masters in Secondary Education from Texas State in 2010.
I teach because I believe in the potential of every student to grow, stretch, and become more than who they were the last year. Thank you for allowing me to go on that journey with you this year. I expect to be growing and stretching right along side you. (I also teach because I think math is fun!) In my personal life, I am a student of the world and I love to travel. I love finding and experiencing the beauty in this great big world. In the picture on the right I am in Taipei, Taiwan a couple of summers ago standing in front of the famous Longshan Temple. Below I posted some more pictures of Taiwan taken at a produce market, and a beautiful rose flavored dessert I had, I also love to cook, do yoga, try new restaurants, see live music, sing karaoke, dance and most importantly be with my friends and family. |