Lauren Lafaive

Lauren LaFaive has a diverse work experience that spans several industries. Lauren began their career as a Customer Service Agent at Uhaul Moving and Storage in 2014, where they handled reservations, rental services, and paperwork. Lauren later worked as a Center Sales representative at Uhaul in 2017, providing customer service and making reservations. In 2016, they served as a Resident Assistant at the University of Southern Indiana, where they built a community, provided mentorship, and managed crisis situations. Lauren also worked as a Related Arts Teacher at South Bend Community School Corporation from 2020 to 2021, teaching various subjects. Lauren then became a Special Education Teacher at the same school in 2021, creating Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students. Lauren also served as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University South Bend in 2021, teaching a public speaking class. Most recently, they are currently working as an English Teacher at Plymouth Community School Corporation and will transition into the role of Director of Communications and Marketing in July 2023.

Lauren LaFaive completed their Master of Arts degree in Communication and Media Studies from Indiana University South Bend from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, they attended the University of Southern Indiana from 2016 to 2019, although the specific degree and field of study are not mentioned.

In terms of additional certifications, Lauren obtained a Teaching License for 5th to 12th English Language Arts from the Indiana Department of Education in April 2022. Lauren also obtained a certification in Social/Behavioral Researchers from the CITI Program, a division of BRANY, in January 2021.