Transition

Welcome!  My name is Laura Parsons and I am the Work Study/Transition teacher at Howard High School.   This is my 32nd year in the Howard County Public School System.  I began working in Howard County as a paraprofessional while I was completing my teaching certification.  I officially began my teaching career as a middle school ALS classroom teacher and after 10 years in middle school I transitioned to High School and started the ALS program at Howard High.  After 3 years as a high school ALS classroom teacher, I became the Work Study teacher/ Transition Specialist.  

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science with a minor in French.  I continued my education after this to earn my teaching certification in Secondary Special Education.  I also completed my Master's Degree in Special Education during my first year teaching and recently completed my Admin I certification.  I have my National Board Certification as an Exceptional Needs Specialist K-age 21.

I enjoy discovering the strengths and interests of all students and helping them become successful in their future endeavors regardless of the path they choose - College, Career, and Community ready!

Clubs and Sports:

I have been Howard High's Best Buddies sponsor for the past 15 years

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I have been a co-sponsor of Howard High's NHS for over 5 years.

If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, I can be reached at:

School Telephone:  410-313-2867

Work Cell: 410-446-5923

Email: laura_parsons@hcpss.org