Hi! I'm Lauren Crook, and I'm excited to be part of the Bear Creek community. This will be my fourth year teaching here, and I currently teach AP Language and Composition and ninth grade English. I'm passionate about helping students grow as readers, writers, and thinkers.

In addition to teaching, I work as a reader for the College Board, where I score AP Language and Composition essays each summer. It gives me a unique perspective and first-hand knowledge of the the skills students need to successfully pass the AP Lang exam.

Before becoming a teacher, I spent about 10 years as a truck driver. That experience taught me a lot about hard work, perseverance, and the importance of good communication—skills I now bring into the classroom.

Outside of school, I stay busy with my family and numerous hobbies. My 19-year-old son recently joined the military, and I couldn’t be more proud. I have a dog, cat, and  love spending time outdoors camping and hiking.  I also enjoy crafting-creating custom projects like wreaths and t-shirts, and enjoy adding this creativity into the courses I teach.

One quote that guides me as a teacher and as a person comes from Maya Angelou:

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

I strive to create a classroom where every student feels seen, respected, and encouraged to grow.

I look forward to supporting and serving our students and families this year!

Ms. Crook