Lara Pauley is the Master Teacher in the Plum and Maple Classrooms at the Lab School. Lara received her BS at The University of Texas at Austin in Child Development and Family Relationships. She took classes requiring involvement with the Lab School and completed her practicum at the Lab School. She received her MEd with a focus in Early Childhood from The University of Texas at Tyler. Lara is passionate about helping children build a strong self-concept and social-emotional health in a positive classroom that enriches all areas of development. Her interests outside of school include enjoying time with family and friends and reading.