Ms. Lauren worked in the medical field for five years in both Greenville, NC and Lynchburg, VA before moving back to the Raleigh area in 2006, when she became a stay-at-home mom. Both of her children are alumni of the Preschool. Lauren volunteered here often during the four years her children were enrolled. She served as a substitute teacher and an extra resource helper for two years at St. Raphael Preschool before becoming a classroom assistant teacher and then a lead teacher.