Laura McDonald

Laura McDonald has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Laura is currently working at IXL Learning as a Senior Educational Sales Strategist since July 2023. Prior to this, they were a Senior Educational Consultant at IXL Learning from June 2022 to July 2023. Laura also worked at BrainPOP as a Senior Account Director from January 2022 to June 2022.

Before transitioning into the educational technology industry, Laura worked at Union County Public Schools as a School Administrator/Special Needs Administrator from July 2014 to June 2018. Prior to that, they were a Special Education Teacher at Union Academy from July 2011 to June 2014. Additionally, Laura worked as a Teacher at Union County Public Schools from July 2008 to June 2011 and as an English Teacher at Howard County Public Schools from July 2007 to June 2008.

Laura McDonald's education history includes earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Liberal Arts and Technology from Stevenson University, which they completed from 2003 to 2007. Laura then pursued further education at Western Carolina University, where they obtained a Master of Arts in Education degree in Special Education from 2010 to 2011. Lastly, they earned a Master of School Administration degree in School Leadership from Western Carolina University from 2011 to 2013. In addition to their formal education, Laura McDonald also obtained a certification in Sales Operations from LinkedIn in April 2022.