Laura Novotny

Job Title

Cross-Campus Speech-Language Pathologist

How many total years have you worked in Montessori?

How many years have you worked at Compass?

Level of education and professional credentials

BS - Communication Science Disorders; MS - Speech Language Pathology; ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Assoc.)

What is the most inspiring thing about working at Compass, with students and/or in Montessori?

Compass embraces all learners, cultivating each student's unique learning style.

What is your favorite lesson in Montessori?

Stamp Game because I wish I would have learned math this way in school!

How were you introduced to the world of Montessori?

Compass Family was a neighbor and let me know that Compass was looking to hire an SLP

Fun fact - If we held a staff talent show, I'd wow everyone with my talent doing.....fill in the blank!

I was an alternate for the Olympics in 1992 - a LONG time ago!

List one passion you have outside of work

Beach Combing