Introduction

Introduction:

My name is Laura Ann Ganus. I grew up in South Bend, Indiana and my whole family still lives there. I did my undergrad at Butler University in Elementary Education with a Kindergarten Endorsement. I did my MA at the University of Denver in Curriculum & Instruction (Early Childhood Cognate). I taught for two years at a private gifted and talented school, 4-5 year-olds. After that I directed a non-profit early childhood center for infants and toddlers for a year. I continued on with grad school at the University of Denver and am currently finishing up my PhD in Curriculum & Instruction (Early Childhood Cognate) and am ALMOST done! I am writing my dissertation on the Reggio Emilia philosophy -- an Italian approach to early childhood education. I moved up to the valley in December to work at RTELC, I am the Preschool Director.

About my personal life, I just got a puppy (a German Short Haired Pointer) and her name is Sage. In my free time I like to ride my horse, go camping, rafting, skiing.... Enjoy the mountains as much as possible!