Nacogdoches Independent School District
Laura Sutherland, MBA, currently serves as a Substitute Teacher at Nacogdoches Independent School District since September 2022, where skills in classroom management and individualized student support have been developed. Previously, Laura held key roles at The Ohio State University in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, including Undergraduate Program Manager, overseeing a large undergraduate program, and General Chemistry Course Coordinator, focusing on standardizing instruction and administering course schedules. Additional experience includes positions as an Educational Technology Specialist at Indiana University, Front Office Coordinator at Hoosier Eye Doctor, and Recreational Services Leader at Oregon State University. Laura's educational background includes a Master's in Business Administration from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Oregon State University, complemented by recent certifications in Secondary Education and Teaching in Math.
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Nacogdoches Independent School District
Nacogdoches Independent School District focuses on educating and inspiring everyone to achieve excellence. The district firmly believes its vision extends to not only its 6,400-plus students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, but also to its teachers, staff, parents, community and administrators. The district believes … • Its core purpose is teaching and learning. • Every employee of the district plays a vital role in the educational process. • All students deserve to be taught in a safe and secure environment. • The participation of parents and the community is necessary for the district to succeed at its mission • High expectations for everyone — students and staff — are critical to an engaged, energized, and ultimately successful district. NISD offers innovative programs at every level including: • Three elementary-level magnet schools — fine arts, dual language and joint technology and science — that teach the core subjects while utilizing their school's theme and giving students additional time to further explore the school theme. • Early College High School program which allows high school students to begin taking college classes on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus as early as their freshman year. • Career and Technology Education at Nacogdoches High School offers students courses and often certification opportunities in a variety of career-based skills including phlebotomy, floral design, culinary arts and much more.