Laura Gloege

Laura Gloege is a prominent educator serving as the Coordinator and Mentor Teacher at the Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education, a laboratory school affiliated with South Dakota State University. She has been in this role since August 2005, contributing significantly to the field of early childhood education for nearly two decades.23

Gloege holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from South Dakota State University, having graduated in 2002 and 2007 respectively. Her work focuses on implementing inquiry-based learning, which emphasizes children's interests and questions as the foundation for educational activities. This approach has been adopted at the Fishback Center, transitioning away from traditional teaching methods to foster a more engaging and responsive learning environment.13

In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Gloege collaborates with fellow educators to enhance preschool education through various initiatives, including securing federal grants aimed at supporting early childhood educators.3 Her commitment to innovative teaching practices and collaboration reflects her dedication to improving educational outcomes for young children.