Laurie Brown, Principal
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I was born in Evansville, IN, and
will therefore always see myself as a midwestern Hoosier. As a child, my family moved east to
Pittsburgh, PA where I spent most of my formative growing years. As a result, I am an avid Steelers fan which
will be apparent during football season.
I moved to Maryland in 1995 to teach in the Baltimore County Public
Schools. I was a teacher for 13 years
and have been an administrator for 11 years.
However, I did not always aspire to pursue the field of education. That pathway found me. Many years back after
completing my undergraduate studies at WVU, I worked for a brokerage firm in
Pittsburgh, PA. My goal at the time was to earn my MBA and climb the corporate
ladder…so I thought. While working for the brokerage firm, I began volunteering
for the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council where I learned how to teach illiterate
adults to read. One man that I worked with touched my heart and changed me
forever. He wanted to learn how to read so he could read to his granddaughter. I
spent months with him and helped him reach his goal. That experience opened my
eyes to a systemic problem; schools were graduating students that could not
read. That was when my path made a turn. I decided to go back to school to Duquesne
University to become a teacher and eventually take on a leadership role in the
field of education.
Now, here I am the proud
principal of Timonium Elementary School. It is an honor and privilege to serve
as your principal. I welcome and value your positive energy and
dedication to excellence in education. Timonium
Elementary School will remain among the highest performing schools in the
nation as a result of nurturing authentic relationships, acknowledging
purposeful and meaningful teaching and learning, and celebrating growth and
achievement.
A great day for me as a principal is one in which I
see smiles and hear laughter throughout the school. When children and adults are smiling and
laughing that means they are finding joy in what they are learning, teaching
and doing; that is a beautiful thing.
When not at school, I spend most of my time with Poppy, my four-legged
furry daughter, family and friends. I believe it is important to take care of
ourselves so that we are able to take care of each other. Therefore, I practice
yoga and Pilates, and I meditate daily. I find enjoyment in playing golf,
taking long walks, reading, and breaking bread with family and friends.
Ms.
Brown’s Principal Promise
- I will support a strong school community. Administration, teachers, parents, students,
support staff, and community members must work as a team.
- I will ensure that the school remains a welcoming
place for all students and their families.
- I will ensure that the school remains a safe
atmosphere where children can learn.
- I will lead teaching and learning.
- I will spend most of my time near the learning and
instruction, so I can understand the strengths and needs of our students.
- I will play an active role in planning and supporting
instruction that is appropriate for our students.
- I will ensure that school time and resources are
focused on student growth and achievement.
- I will hire, develop, and
retain excellent teachers.
- I will have a clear vision, be a continuous learner
and adapt to new trends.
- I will find ways to implement good ideas, rather than
accepting the status quo.