Laura Stager

Bachelor’s degree from Texas Woman's University: Biology

Teaching certification University of North Texas

Master’s degree from Southern Methodist University: Curriculum and Instruction; Master Science Teacher, Master Teacher of Technology, 

TAG certification course

22 years total teaching experience in HPISD and RISD (5th  and 6th grade)

18 years experience in HPISD at MIS

HPISD Instructional Leadership Team (9 years)

PCTAG Teacher of the Year (2016)

Co-founder of Compass Points Solutions for experiential learning and study skills training programs

12 years chaperoning 5th and 6th graders to Washington DC/Boston/Philadelphia

Private Tutoring since 2014

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also loves reading, anything outdoors- camping, RVing, hiking, traveling, gardening, quilting, and other crafts. 

Laura believes that building relationships with students is an important aspect of education and that experiential learning and hands-on activities are the key to developing, not only successful students, but lifelong learners.