Hello Parents,

I just wanted to take the time to introduce myself. My name is Laura Carlis. I'm very excited to be teaching 5th grade this year and getting to know your children. 

My journey with Lupin Hill started when I was a child. I came to California when I was 8 years old from England. Lupin was a warm and welcoming school , which was helpful asI was a very nervous and shy girl. Lupin made me feel safe. After attending Lupin Hill as a child, I knew I wanted to be a teacher and help students the way I was helped while going here.

I attended Cal Lutheran and CSUN for my Bachelors degree and credential.

My history with Lupin Hill is filled with great memories. In 2001, I began subbing at Lupin while I was getting my credential. In 2003, I taught 5th grade at Lupin after completing my student teaching. I then went to Reseda Elementary to teach 4th grade until my first son was born.  In 2006, I came back to Lupin to substitute  so I could have a flexible schedule to be with him. I continued subbing and had 2 more children. In 2015, I was hired to be a part time teacher in kindergarten and had such a wonderful time. I truly missed having my own classroom full time but my husband and I decided the flexibility of subbing would be better for our family.Then in 2024, I was asked to do a long term sub job for 3rd grade at Lupin. I ended up teaching the entire year and it allowed me to see my family and I were ready for me to come back full time.

All three of my children attended Lupin and made some lovely memories and lifelong friends.

In my free time, I love walking my dog, baking, traveling and spending time with my family and friends. Most importantly,I love  being around people with a good sense of humor and laughter. 

Lupin holds a special place in my heart along with all the teachers here. Please know I will take great care of your kids.

Thank you so much,

Laura Carlis