North Polk Community School District
Lauren Hedlund is an experienced educator and school counselor currently serving as a Middle School Counselor at North Polk Community School District since August 2022. In addition to counseling students in grades 6-8, Lauren also holds coaching positions for various middle school sports, including cross country, basketball, and track. Prior experience includes a role as a Middle School Counselor at BONDURANT-FARRAR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT and teaching 5th grade at Ankeny Community School District. Lauren's educational background includes a Master's degree in Professional School Counseling from Buena Vista University and a Bachelor's degree from Southwest Minnesota State University. Additional experience includes roles as a Summer Camp Counselor at Life Time Inc. and teaching positions at Beyond The Bell and The Arc of the United States.
North Polk Community School District
North Polk is one of the fastest-growing school districts in Iowa serving over 2,200 students PK-12 in the communities of Alleman, Elkhart, Polk City, Sheldahl, and the northern portions of Ankeny.