Laura is a visionary educational leader, speaker, and dark fantasy author who bridges the gap between empathetic leadership, technological innovation, and haunting storytelling. Raised in the fog-kissed streets of the San Francisco Bay Area, she draws inspiration from the city’s neon-lit shadows for her debut novella, The Memory Keeper—a gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and memory, steeped in the surreal melancholy of Neil Gaiman and the visceral horror of Clive Barker.
In education, Laura pioneers AI-focused curricula, including a graduate-level course on AI in Education and programs on Legal and Ethical Issues in AI for K-12 educators. Recognized as an Innovative Educator, Administrator of the Year, and San Diego County’s Top Tech Exec, she’s earned accolades like the CUE Gold Disk and Classroom of the Future Innovate Award, shaping school cultures through keynote presentations and strategic leadership as CUE Board President.
Beyond her professional achievements, Laura’s heart beats for adventure—whether finding peace on her standup paddleboard, exploring in classic Land Rovers, or cheering as a Navy mom to two incredible daughters (despite her own Army veteran roots). Her next chapter? Crafting leadership books and more stories from the mist, where technology and imagination collide.
Laura is a visionary educational leader, speaker, and dark fantasy author who bridges the gap between empathetic leadership, technological innovation, and haunting storytelling. Raised in the fog-kissed streets of the San Francisco Bay Area, she draws inspiration from the city’s neon-lit shadows for her debut novella, The Memory Keeper—a gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and memory, steeped in the surreal melancholy of Neil Gaiman and the...
The Memory Keeper
In the fog-drenched streets of San Francisco, where neon lights flicker like forgotten dreams, The Memory Keeper weaves a dark, poetic tale of love, sacrifice, and the haunting power of memory. Lena, a woman haunted by inexplicable gaps in her past, stumbles upon Drew—a man who was once her childhood confidant, now a monstrous memory keeper, his...
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