Laurie Bottiger
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Laurie Bottiger has been a CUBE team member for 10 years in the
capacity of teacher, presenter, curriculum writer, board member and
administrative responsibilities.
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Laurie has served as CUBE's Local Program Director and National
Education Coordinator. Since her move to Lawrence, Massachusetts as
Founding Head of Esperanza Academy, she has been active in starting
up development in the northeast. Previously she initiated, with The
City Planning Office of Overland Park, a work/ school project, "Take
Your Child to Work" utilizing Box City as the activity. With the
Farnsley-Kauffman Property in Louisville, KY, Laurie developed a
systematic approach to teaching about a historic site. Her
curriculum work with the Watkins Mill site in
Kansas City brought the public schools to the State Park site.
Her workshop expertise includes Walk Around the Block, Community
Connections and Box City. She is the co-author of Picture This!
Laurie's workshop outreach is unlimited. In her new position as
Founding Head of Esperanza Academy in Lawrence, MA (about 30 miles
north of Boston), she has the opportunity to incorporate community-
based education into a tuition-free 5th-8th Grade school for young
at-risk adolescent girls. Lawrence, itself, provides a
living laboratory with a has a rich history for many immigrants
transitioning into American life. individual needs and allows the learners to operate at
personal best.
Address:
112 High Street
Andover, MA 01810
Phone: 978-409-2012
Email: esperanzahead@hotmail.com
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Address:
P.O. Box 4175
Lawrence, MA 01843
Phone:978-686-4673 (HOPE)
Cell phone: 816-838-9316
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