Laura was born in Torreón Coahuila, Mexico and has been living in Canada since 1990. She received her Montessori Certification (AMI/IMS) in Nuevo Mundo Montessori, Mexico. Laura has been working at the Calgary Montessori School since 1999 and believes that Montessori Education offers the child the entire universe. She is inspired by Maria Montessori's profound respect for children and her desire to foster their independence, and natural desire to learn. She is married with one grown son that attended CMS. In her spare time she enjoys time with her family, traveling, walking, cooking and reading.