Hi! My name is Lauren Hamilton, and I am your student's fifth grade teacher this year. After graduating from Illinois State University in 2019, I taught at Arcola Elementary School for two years.  I started working here at Unity West in 2021, so this will be my fifth year here! This past summer, I received my Masters of Science in Education in Educational Leadership from Eastern Illinois University! Teaching at Unity West is very important to me as I was raised in the Unit 7 School District. This place is my home, and I am so happy to be here! Along with teaching, I also coach volleyball at UJHS and UHS! 

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling to new places, and spending a lot of time with my dog, Kash. Your student will hear a lot about him this school year! :)

As I mentioned before, I believe we are a family in this classroom, and that the best way for a student to succeed is when home and school work as a team. It is my hope that you will work with me this year in order to ensure that your student has a wonderful year of growth!

It is going to be a great year!