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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lauren O'Neil
Lauren Vega O'Neil, M.Ed, is a Cognitive Neuroscience doctoral student in the Brain Development Lab at the University of Oregon. She is a former teacher with experience in General Education for 10 years teaching in grades 1 - 8. She has taught mainstream classes in California and Oregon, as well as English Language Learners in California, Costa Rica and Chile. Her research interests include neuroplasticity, language development, and intervention implications on academic achievement. Lauren received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Saint Mary's College, her Master's of Education and ESL certificate from the University of Notre Dame, and a Neuroeducator certificate from the University of Portland.
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