Throughout my career as a Special Education Teacher, and even as a student at Edinboro University, I have always been focused on using innovative, creative and accessible technology tools in finding ways to educate and train even the most reluctant of students. Becoming a National Board Certified Teacher provided me with extensive opportunities to analyze and evaluate students and instruction. I saw the value in applying these techniques to not only teaching students but to also help in training employees. Since launching my “Instructor Hippo” Consulting Business, I have been working with small businesses and big corporations to provide innovative and effective training materials using tools such as Rise, Articulate 360, Kapwing, and Canva. I’m excited to help you with your instructional design needs.
"Lauren worked with our managers, marketing team, and videographer to edit and produce promotional video work for our company. She was able to quickly recreate the look and feel we have used in other productions and I look forward to working with her again."
- Joe Merilli, Managing Partner
PS Solutions - Altoona, PA
"Lauren is creative, imaginative and hard-working. She focuses on getting things done. She takes initiative in putting her thoughts and ideas into action."
- Tom G., Company Manager,
Trolley Pub - Raleigh, NC
Wake County Public Schools
Special Education Teacher
National Board Certified Exceptional Needs Specialist
January 2017 - June 2019
Harnett County Schools
4th Grade Elementary School Teacher
Rookie Teacher of the Year 2018-2019
Master of Education in Learning, Design, and Technology
2022 - anticipated graduation 2023University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood & Special Education
2012 - 2016Edinboro University of Pennsylvania