Laura Scoular
Laura studied chemistry with education at the University of Stirling from September 1998 until December 2001. She has been teaching chemistry and science for 20 years and in the last three years has taught environmental science too. Laura has taught in Coltness High School for the last 18 years and has supported many student teachers and probationers over the years.
In her spare time, she spends a lot of time with her family, has recently started horse riding after a very long time and enjoys singing in her local church band.
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