Laura is a recently retired educator with 25 years of experience working as a classroom teacher, resource teacher, coach and instructional co-ordinator. She is also a consultant with the Critical Thinking Consortium, working with students, teachers and leaders to become better critical thinkers across Canada, in the USA, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe and Asia. She has published and co-authored textbooks, papers and learning resources in philosophy, history, mathematics, and Indigenous education. Prior to her career in teaching, Laura worked as an economist and accountant. She has taught at both the University of Toronto and York University. She is also a professionally trained facilitator and holds a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology granted March 2020, Flourishing Center. In her spare time, Laura volunteers with the Alma Foundation to help young disadvantage learners in remote Andean villages experience learning success.