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Hello!  My name is Laura Russ, and I am thrilled to be supporting our students at Rocklin Academy Gateway as an Enrichment Support Specialist!  It is a privilege to collaborate with talented educators who inspire students to excel academically, and to provide the tools and experiences needed for our students to achieve their full potential.

I started my teaching career here in Rocklin where I taught first grade. In addition to teaching first grade, I had the opportunity to work with students in grades kindergarten through eighth as a teacher in the home school setting. This year marks my seventeenth year at Rocklin Academy, and my eleventh at Rocklin Academy Gateway where I have served as an Enrichment Support Specialist.

It is my great passion to engage students in learning that incorporates their background and interests. Together we create an environment where students feel safe, and are supported in the process of achieving their personal best. Working with students in this capacity, and helping them to establish a foundation of success has been the most rewarding experience of my teaching career. I am looking forward to another wonderful year of learning and celebrations!