Lauren Anderson grew up in Arkansas and moved to the Northwest once she became a teacher. Her expertise is designing curriculum in science around the individual passions and interests of her students. Lauren is a veteran in science education, teaching at Renton High School and SAMI before joining IDEA's team in 2017. Lauren blends her passion in science with a background in ESL and language, creating a learning experience that is accessible to every student. Recorded in 2018, this interview has she and Jaleesa share their experiences working with students in STEM that have traditionally not been included or engaged.