Laura is from Ireland and joined the English Department at WAT in 2025, bringing 15 years of experience in international education. She has taught across primary, secondary, and university levels, with teaching experience in France, Costa Rica, Albania, and Vietnam.From 2013 to 2017, Laura previously served as an Early Years teacher at the World Academy of Tirana and is excited to return to the school community in a new capacity.

She holds a master's degree in education and a PGCE from the University of Nottingham, a BA in English Language and Literature from Queen’s University Belfast, and a Certificate in American Business Practice from the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota.

Laura’s professional interests focus on positive school culture and democratic education, and she is committed to further developing her practice with a strong emphasis on these values.