Laura Griffith has had a career in education that spans almost 30 years. She began her career at Upper Darby High School. Later, she taught Literature and English Composition at Delaware County Community College. In between, she taught pre-school, acted as a Response to Intervention Specialist, and even managed an independent bookstore! She holds a BSED and an MA in English from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and she studied for a summer at Oxford University. Additionally, she is a certified yoga instructor through Brandywine Yoga/Yoga Alliance. Mrs. Griffith is also a member of the National Council of Teachers of English. In her spare time, she enjoys taking acting and poetry classes, reading, going to Broadway, walking, practicing yoga, gardening, and spending time with her family. At TCS, Mrs. Griffith teaches English Language Art classes and is co-director of the annual Shakespeare Festival. She believes in meeting students where they are, forging relationships, and exposing students to the magic of language arts through a passionate approach to the curriculum. The students lead, and she follows. Tapping into their interests and styles of learning are paramount to helping them on their journey.
