• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education-Nicholls State College
• Master's Degree (Reading Specialist) - Nicholls State University
• Minor in Administration - Nicholls State University
• Supervisor of Student Teaching - Nicholls State University

Mrs. LaRose is a member of the following professional organizations:

• LASE (Louisiana Association of School Executives)
• Terrebonne Parish Principal's Association

Awards received as an educator:

• Finalist for Louisiana Teacher of the Year - 1995
• Bourg Elementary Teacher of the Year-1995
• Terrebonne Parish Elementary Teacher of the Year - 1995-96
• Nicholls Reading Council Teacher of the Year
• Louisiana Reading Association Scholarship
• Nicholls Reading Council Scholarship for Graduate Studies

All 18 of my years as a teacher and master teacher have been spent at Bourg Elementary School.  I have provided many students with a loving, caring, and nurturing environment. My philosophy has always been to teach children through fun and challenging lessons in which they take an active role in the learning process. As the Master Teacher, I strive to make a difference in the lives of our children by supporting teachers who work with the students and through interaction with children in their classrooms.  My goal is to help all students become productive young people who can make sound decisions that will guide them into success now and in the future.