Hi, I’m Lauren Barlow, and I’m excited to be in my second year teaching at Union School. I’m originally from Long Island, where I spent most of my spare time soaking up the sun at the beach, kayaking, and, of course, enjoying the best bagels you can find anywhere. After attending the University at Albany for my undergrad and Stony Brook University for my master’s, I worked at the DNA Learning Center in Cold Spring Harbor for four years before teaching high school science for eight years.

In 2017, I made the move to the “Quiet Corner” of Connecticut, and I absolutely love it here—the natural beauty is just incredible. When I’m not teaching, you’ll usually find me spending time outdoors with my husband, our three kids, and our golden retriever, Quigley. I’m also a big fan of reading and can’t start my day without a good cup of coffee!