Dr. Laura Rigolosi is an experienced and dynamic educator who has mentored hundreds of teachers throughout New York City and the tri-state area.  Having taught at the middle, high school and graduate school level, Laura is relatable and understands the intricacies of teaching and learning in a classroom setting.  For the past fifteen years, Laura has worked with hundreds of teachers to strengthen their curricula and pedagogy, through one-on-one mentorship and large-scale workshops in a variety of school environments.  While earning her doctorate from Columbia University’s Teachers College, Laura researched literacy at the secondary level, and the challenges and opportunities in teaching heterogeneously-grouped secondary students.  Laura’s research-based approach to teaching and learning have resulted in hundreds of teachers shifting their pedagogy, resulting in higher student engagement and student growth.

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