About The Clift Group

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Laura believes everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. By identifying and working with their innate geniuses, her clients unlock their full potential and find joy and fulfillment.  With over 35 years of experience in the education arena, she has vast knowledge and skill in facilitating professional growth and development in various areas and on many topics.

"Cultivating Excellence"

cul·ti·vāt·ing = nurturing, helping to grow

ex·cel·lence = being outstanding

The laurel leaf is a symbol of triumph and achievement and has been revered since ancient times. Emperors, poets, and athletes were often crowned with laurel wreaths to signify their esteemed accomplishments. 

The color green represents new growth, renewal, and the promise of potential. 

Together, the green laurel leaf creates a powerful emblem of success and progress, where past achievements meet the vibrant possibilities of the future.

At the Clift Group, we continuously strive for excellence and embrace the journey of growth and development!

Laura holds a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University, a Master of Education in Administration  and Supervision from the University of Virginia, and a Bachelor of Science in Middle  Education, 4-8, from 

Radford University. 

Laura has completed the Working Genius Certification Training offered through the Table Group. As a Certified Working Genius Facilitator, she has received hands-on training from the Table Group team and is equipped with the tools and resources to help people leverage the Working Genius model with individuals, teams and organizations.

 Laura brings greater success and fulfillment through:

• Leadership development/coaching 
• Job alignment/adjustments 
• Team cohesion and productivity 
• Creating a common language 
• Clarity around stages of work 

Laura brings various skills, talents, and accomplishments to the table. During her leadership roles as Associate Superintendent, Principal, and Assistant Principal,  she gained operational experience in the duties and responsibilities of leadership. She possesses a demonstrated commitment to operational excellence with an emphasis on collaborative practices and attention to detail. 

Throughout her career, Laura has served Title schools with large populations of students in need and schools of privilege with large gifted and talented populations. She has worked in an urban school district with a small city flair and a large rural school district with a country flavor. She has worked in dynamic, highly productive public and private settings, and has extensive leadership experience in both the secular and parochial arena.  

 Laura has refined skills which include expertise in curriculum design and development, implementation of instructional strategies, application of technology in the educational setting, large-scale professional development opportunities, and data-driven decision making.  She offers Professional Growth & Development solutions on:  

• Creating Assessments (for Learning)
• Curriculum Design
• Exceptional Students
• Planning & Preparation 
• Grading for Meaning
• Classroom Management
• Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Reaching the Tough to Teach
• Cultivating Executive Functioning Skills

...and many more