By Iola-Scandinavia School District

Lauren’s fiancé is John Kelley. She has one younger sister.

Lauren graduated from Cannon Falls High School. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of Northern Iowa, and a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from UWSP.

Lauren chose to work in a school because “I enjoy working with kids.”

She has traveled to France, Italy, Mexico, and Hawaii. Some of Lauren’s hobbies include knitting, swimming, and kayaking.

In the past, Lauren has been a manager at a local pool in high school/college, direct support staff at a group home, and she worked at a yarn store in high school.

A goal of Lauren’s is to save up enough money to take another trip to Europe. She lists her greatest accomplishment as finishing her Master’s Degree.

Something you may not know about Lauren is that she is missing a rib.

Her favorite sports team is the Packers!

Thank you Lauren, for all that you do!