Merced County Office of Education
Laura Means is an experienced educator currently working as a Teacher at the Merced County Office of Education since December 2021, where responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, monitoring student progress, and engaging with diverse learners. Laura's previous role as a Fine Arts Teacher at ABLE Charter School involved creating lesson plans for young students and managing classroom environments. Education credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Drama from the University of California, Irvine, and ongoing studies toward a Master of Education at National University. Laura has also completed various professional development modules and served as Vice President for New Member Education at Sigma Kappa Sorority, showcasing leadership and organizational skills. Additionally, Laura participated in AmeriCorps VISTA to promote educational programs within inner-city communities.
Merced County Office of Education
MCOE staff promotes student success by helping Merced County's 20 school districts serve more than 55,000 K-12 students of all abilities through assistance with curriculum and instruction, career and alternative education, business services, technology, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE will continue to focus on improving its work with school districts on behalf of students. MCOE also promotes student success through support of quality child care, preschool programs and special education services to babies and their families operated by Merced County school districts and through MCOE operated Head Start and Early Head Start programs.