Laura Ybarra-Kane
Manager of Education and Experiences
Audience Engagement
Bio
Laura Ybarra-Kane has been a passionate educator in the Midlands for nearly 20 years. Laura joined the museum as a volunteer in 2004 while she was a student at the University of South Carolina majoring in Anthropology with a focus in education. Laura started her journey at the State Museum as a docent- giving tours, helping with special events and volunteering behind-the-scenes with registration. Shortly after, she was promoted to an Outreach Coordinator position which took education programs across the state. Laura left the museum to gain experience teaching in K-12 classrooms, afterschool programs and early childhood education with a focus on inquiry-rich, constructivist-based learning pedagogies. After spending several years at other museums and educational institutions, she returned to the South Carolina State Museum in 2014 and is so happy to “be home again.” Laura’s favorite part about SCSM is working with families, schools and teachers. Seeing students grow and change year after year with camp, helping new teachers find their footing and sharing resources with them, and helping schools reach their goals is what it’s all about for her. “I hope everyone we reach experiences the wonder and excitement of learning!”
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