3916 Highway 22, Mandeville, Louisiana 70471, United States
Let's learn!
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Every child should be given the opportunity to succeed with the necessary confidence instilled in them.
Enrollment for 2026 - 2027 School Year Has Begun!
ACCEPTING TOURS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Email LearningwithLaurie@gmail.com 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
Diane Delbert - Assistant 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 & STEM 1st - 6th, Glee Chorus & Theater
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 and this will be her 6th year teaching our LWL 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 - ELA Teacher 4th - 12th Grade & 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.
Megan Vining - Math Teacher 4th - 12th Grade and ACT Prep - Math/Science
Megan has homeschooled her children for many years and is excited to now be part of the Learning with Laurie team! She looks forward to sharing her love of learning, curiosity, and sense of adventure with her students! With a degree in Travel and Tourism, Megan enjoys exploring new places and discovering new things. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hand embroidery, working on puzzles, and solving mysteries. She is a proud mom of two children who have been attending Learning with Laurie for several years. At home, she also has four cats, a couple whom have that unmistakable orange cat energy -if you know, you know!
Kathryn Jones - Fine Art Teacher 7th - 12th Grade
Katie is excited to share her lifelong passion for art with the students at LWL. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UL in Lafayette and a Master's degree in Psychology in Social Work from LSU. Katie is
looking forward to inspiring her students to see the the beauty in life through artistic expression. Outside the classroom, she enjoys selling her art and handcrafted clay jewelry at local markets, designing costumes for community theater productions, creative writing, cooking different cuisines, watching anime, and spending time relaxing at the beach. This year Katie's daughter, Lily, is beginning her homeschool journey with LWL. Together, they are excited to embark on this new chapter and become part of the LWL community.
Stephanie Sayles - Science & Social Studies Teacher 7th - 12th Grade
Stephanie graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and a Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation with a focus on Architectural Preservation. Throughout her career, she has held a variety of corporate positions, primarily in the healthcare industry. She is also the founder and owner of Moonlight Productions, a local community theater in Mandeville.
With a lifelong passion for learning, Stephanie has spent the past several years homeschooling her children. With her oldest daughter attending LWL, she has experienced firsthand the care, encouragement, and strong sense of community that LWL fosters both inside and outside the classroom. She is thrilled to join the LWL staff this year as a Jr and HS teacher.
“LWL has meant so much to my family over the years and I am excited to join this organization and continue the legacy of impacting students and the community in such a positive way!”
Miranda Risher - 4th - 6th Grade Teacher
Miranda is a proud mom of 7 amazing children, ranging in age from 4 to 27, and has been homeschooling her family for the past 11 years. She is an active member of the homeschool community, has taught a variety of extracurricular classes, led a homeschool co-op, and organized countless field trips and community events. Having 2 graduates of her own, she has also organized a graduation ceremony for the past 4 years offered to anyone in the homeschool community.
Miranda studied Business Management and Art at Greenville Technical College in Greenville, S.C. She brings together her creativity, organizational skills, and entrepreneurial spirit in her businesses, Southern Twisted Soul Events & Entertainment and The Vault. Miranda enjoys music, art, animals, (she has 3 dogs & 3 cats) and being involved in her community. Along with 2 of her children, Miranda is excited to join the LWL community! She looks forward to an incredible year filled with exciting learning opportunities, creativity, and plenty of fun with her students!
Dayhanna Velandia - Spanish I & II Teacher
Under-construction - Bio coming soon
Denise Holman - ELA Teacher 3rd Grade & Front Desk
With more than 40 years of teaching experience, Denise still loves teaching just as much today as she did on her very first day! She is proud to be a teacher and finds joy in helping students learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Denise is excited to join LWL as a third-grade ELA teacher and looks forward to inspiring a love of reading, strengthening comprehension skills, and encouraging students to express their ideas with confidence.
Outside the classroom, Denise cherishes her role as a mother to her daughter and a proud grandmother to two wonderful grandsons. She also has two beloved rescue dogs who bring added joy to her life.
Presenting Our Learning with Laurie 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.
Creative Arts of St Tammany Talent and Theater
Join CAST 's Drama Clubs, Workshops, & Summer Camp Contact: Jen@dramaandmusic.com
Website: dramaandmusic.com