Dr. Andrea Laser works as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Early Childhood Education program area at the University of Colorado Denver. She worked in public schools with 3 to 8-year-olds for 16 years before moving to a higher education setting. She earned a doctorate of education from the University of Colorado Denver in Leadership for Educational Equity with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. Currently, Dr. Laser is interested in creating communities at all levels of education that develop and maintain a sense of belonging. At home, she loves spending time outdoors with her family and friends.