3916 Highway 22, Mandeville, Louisiana 70471, United States
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Every child should be given the opportunity to succeed with the necessary confidence instilled in them.
Enrollment for 2025 - 2026 School Year Has Begun!
ACCEPTING TOURS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
2025-2026 REGISTRATION for both CURRENT and NEW STUDENTS has begun!
Contact Learning with Laurie to schedule an appointment.
Register with the State to Homeschool
Helpful Links
Homeschool Students Need to Register with the State every year. Create your own homeschool name.
For 1st - 10th graders:
For 11th - 12th graders:
Meet the Team
Kathryn Hatch - Owner/Director/Certified Dyslexia Instructor and Teacher for: 4th - 6th Grade Classes, Math 6th/7th, Pre-Algebra, Consumer Math, Spanish, and Social Studies 7th - 12th
Kathryn (Kiki) is one of Laurie's first students. Laurie changed and touched Kathryn's life in many ways. She helped Kathryn gain the confidence she needed to believe in herself and a desire to leave a positive mark in other people's lives. In February 2020, Kathryn became the current owner of Learning with Laurie with plans to carry on Laurie's legacy. She believes in Laurie's way of teaching and helping kids find confidence in themselves.
Kathryn is a blessed mother of four beautiful girls, who will learn from her, as she learned form her mother, Genova, Laurie, and the many other wonderful women in her life.
Diane Delbert - Manager of Operations
Diane began working with LWL in 2015 when classes were taught in Laurie's small home classroom. She has been a major influence in helping LWL grow into the wonderful homeschool center that it is today. Diane keeps the day-to-day business side of Learning with Laurie running smoothly as well as maintaining open and helpful communication with the families LWL serves. Diane is a proud mom who loves getting together with family and friends and traveling as often as she can. She graduated HS at the American International School in The Hague, Netherlands and attended Akron University. She has both lived and traveled in the U.S., Europe, and Central and South America.
Jennifer Patterson - 1st - 3rd Grade Teacher, Art Education & STEM 1st - 6th, and Glee Chorus
Jen holds a BFA from the University of LA, Lafayette and is owner of C.A.S.T. (Creative Arts of St Tammany Children's Theater) performing at schools, libraries, & other venues around LA. Jen has worked with kids for over 30 years, has been at LWL 6 years and this will be her 4th year teaching our elementary students! Jen is a mom of 4. She loves movies, history, traveling, and of course...THEATER! She is involved with the Girl Scouts and enjoys getting creative in arts-n-crafts and exploring the outdoors.
Stephanie Seenappa - 4th - 12th Grade ELA Teacher & ACT Prep - ELA/Reading
Stephanie graduated from UNO with an Honor's degree in English Literature. She homeschooled her two children who are now in College. Stephanie loves teaching her students about classic literature. She especially enjoys helping them develop their critical thinking and writing skills. In her spare time, she loves to read and travel.
Stephanie Bailey - Science & Math Teacher 7th - 12th Grades and ACT Prep - Math/Science
Stephanie is a mom of three wonderful talented kids. She is originally from New Orleans. Majoring in Biology at UNO, she now continues her love of science and teaching at LWL. Stephanie has homeschooled all three of her children. Her boys have graduated college and her daughter is now a Senior at LWL. This is Stephanie's 4th year teaching at LWL and we know it will be another amazing year!
Esther Trosclair - Fine Art Teacher 6th - 12th Grade
Esther is an artist, singer, and actress from Lacombe, Louisiana. She is excited for another year teaching at LWL! She loves to inspire and encourage her students to express themselves creatively in the visual arts! Esther enjoys acting in community theater alongside her new husband Matthew, painting, animals, and all things Disney.
Ben Aversa - Theater Teacher/Director
Ben graduated from Southeastern Louisiana in 2024. With over 12 years of theater experience, he has a deep passion for performing arts and all things theater-related. Ben is dedicated to sharing his love of the stage with students and hopes to inspire the next generation to discover the joy, creativity and confidence that theater can bring. Ben will be celebrating an exciting milestone - his wedding - in April!
Russell Bailey - Theater Teacher/Director
Russ is a proud graduate of NTCC and has been living and breathing theater for over 20 years! From acting and directing to building sets and bringing stories to life, the stage has always been his second home. Now, he's thrilled to share that love of theater with his students - helping them step into the spotlight, build confidence, and have a blast along the way. His goal? To make sure every student discovers that theater isn't just about performing - it's about telling stories, making memories, and having fun together!
Evelyn Bailey - Teacher Assistant 1st - 6th Grade
Evelyn is a Senior this year! She has been both a homeschool student and Teacher's Assistant at LWL for the last 2 years. She loves this school and helping with the younger students. When she is not at school, Evelyn enjoys doing theater and dance. She is very excited for this new school year!
Presenting Our Learning with Laurie Dream Team!
Meet the passionate, talented educators who make learning exciting and inspiring everyday. Together, we're ready for an amazing school year!
"The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see." - Alexandra K. Trenfor
What's Going on AT the Center
Check it out!!
Our Graduating Senior Class 2025! We are so proud of each and everyone of them!
Homeschool Hub
Need a bit of help during the week? Pick a drop off time for your student to come work on their homeschool lessons while you run errands.
Email learningwithlaurie@gmail.com for more information
Extras at the Center
Homeschoolers, we are here for you. Please email learningwithlaurie@gmail.com for more information about the classes we offer.
Events at the Center
Check out our events and join us to learn more about our center and enjoy a good time with our staff, students and their families.
AUDITIONS for H.M. Milner's Frankenstein, The Man and The Monster AUGUST 16, 2025 11AM - 2PM
Creative Arts of St Tammany Talent and Theater
Join CAST 's Drama Clubs, Workshops, & Summer Camp, . Contact: Jen@dramaandmusic.com
Website: dramaandmusic.com