Education Coordinator

Laura Sustad, a native of Denver, Colorado came to the Kansas City area to attend William Jewell College. After she earned her Bachelor's degree in Religion and Non-Profit Management she joined our staff as the Education Coordinator. Her responsibilities include to plan and coordinate our Earn As You Learn curriculum, written especially for pregnant teenagers. This practice Life-Skills curriculum provides lessons for our residents that will prepare them for the future. Lessons consist of a wide range of topics such as infant care, parenting, child safety and first-aid, money management and many other necessary life-skills. Laura arranges schedules for our volunteer instructors and class schedules. She also has the fun job of initiating and coordinating our recreational activities for the girls. She plans trips to area attractions, swimming and exercise at the YMCA, concerts, movies, cultural cuisine dinners, and other activities that are designed to educate and provide positive entertainment. She also assists our case manager in providing care for our residents. Laura's organizational skills and cheerful personality make her an excellent role-model for the pregnant teenagers that call Mother's Refuge home. If interested in being a volunteer teacher you may contact Laura at: href="mailto:residentcord@comcast.net">residentcord@comcast.netor 816.356.4797 ext 4.