Meet Your Teacher

Mrs. Halvorsen

laura.halvorsen@dcsdk12.org

Get ready for an incredible school year!

I'm absolutely thrilled to kick off my 28th year at Cougar Run Elementary with the same passion and excitement I felt way back in 1981 when I first started teaching! I'm originally from Chicago but I attended Arapahoe High School, where amazing teachers ignited my lifelong love of learning. I'm proud to hold a BS in Early Childhood Education, an MS in Administration, and a Certification in Trauma Informed Education, all of which have fueled my dedication to creating a dynamic and supportive classroom environment.

This summer, I enjoyed some much-needed time at home. Last November I moved to a tiny fixer-upper and now I can finally say, it is pretty well fixed-up. I did a lot of work myself and it officially feels like home. I visited my 2 1/2 year old grandson (and his parents) and went to the beach a lot! I also love outdoor concerts and went every chance I had. While summer adventures are fun, I truly love the school year and eagerly anticipate meeting each new group of students. I'm so excited to embark on a fantastic year of learning and growth with your child!

On another personal note, my son, Nick, is a proud product of Douglas County Schools, having graduated from Highlands Ranch High School in 2007. He went on to earn an engineering degree from the University of Colorado (yes, even though I'm a CSU Ram!). He's now a Major in the US Marine Corps, specializing in Logistics. Nick, my wonderful daughter-in-law Kristin, my adorable grandson Declan, and their two big German Shepherds, Mattis and Riley, live in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. I appreciate every chance I get to spend time with them.

I can't wait to share my enthusiasm for learning with your child and make this a truly memorable year!