“We discovered that education is not something which the teacher does, but that it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being.”
Laura Emrick
Cactus Wren Children’s House Lead Guide
Ms. Laura moved to Arizona as a young child and grew up in the East Valley. As she was earning her history degree from Northern Arizona University, Ms. Laura was introduced to Montessori while working at a local school. Upon moving back to the Phoenix area, she decided to continue her passion for Montessori and enrolled at the Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies. Ms. Laura has recently moved back to the where she grew up to be closer to family. Outside of school, Ms. Laura enjoys watching films, reading about history, and loves to travel.