Laura Bridges-Pereira

Laura Bridges-Pereira is an experienced educator and administrator currently serving as the Head of Middle School at Alta Vista School since July 2025. Previously, Laura held the position of Head of Preschool & Director of Special Programs at The San Francisco School from 2023 to August 2025 and served as Associate Head of Middle School at Tampa Preparatory School from August 2013 to June 2023, where Laura pioneered a travel program and global studies initiatives. Early experience includes positions as a Modern Language Teacher and advisor at Chase Collegiate School and Northampton County Public Schools, as well as curriculum development roles in higher education. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in French and Language Acquisition from Penn State University, a Bachelor’s degree in French from Virginia Commonwealth University, and certificates in school management and leadership from Harvard Business School Online.