L. E. Lusk1 All About…ME! Laurie Elizabeth Lusk

L. E. Lusk2 Here I am! I am 19 -my birthday is May 19 th I have: dark/grayish blue eyes. brown hair, and right now with blonde highlights. usually pretty fair skin with some freckles. I am about 5ft. 5in.

L. E. Lusk3 Where did I come from? I was born in Greenville, South Carolina. My ancestors are mostly from Ireland. In fact, there is a Lusk Village with a well known tower right above Dublin in Ireland! Click here Click here to see Lusk Round Tower.

L. E. Lusk4 My Family My brother Michael My dad Roger ME: Laurie My mom Debra We also have a dog named Boomer

L. E. Lusk5 A little more family: A lot of my family lives in Greenville, so I’m lucky to always have them close by. My family is pretty tight and we have frequent get-togethers. Examples: holidays, birthdays, other events one’s involved in (like plays and sports)

L. E. Lusk6 Role of Religion I am a Christian; I have a deep faith and love for Jesus Christ. I have been blessed to have grown up in a Christian home and attend private Christian schools most of my life. I am a Baptist and have a membership at Providence Baptist Church. I am not really a Southern or Independent Baptist, most would call it Reformed.

L. E. Lusk7 Achievements BA and Masters in Elementary Education National Honors Scholar Society National Honors Society Volleyball State Champion team in 2005 for NCISAA Yearbook Editor Most Christ-like senior superlative Miss Sophomore and Miss Junior in high school

L. E. Lusk8 Goals Be a successful Teacher Help every student reach goals and progress no matter any diversities or exceptionalities Make a difference in students’ lives by showing I care Preparing Students efficiently for future academics Get Married and have a family Go to Lusk Village in Ireland and see the Lusk Round Tower Take an Alaskan cruise (Click for Alaskan Glacier Cruise)

L. E. Lusk9 Interests include… Traveling, thus the cruise and Lusk Village mentioned earlierTraveling, thus the cruise and Lusk Village mentioned earlier Scrap bookingScrap booking PhotographyPhotography

L. E. Lusk10 Interests (cont.) Interior designInterior design CookingCooking Health and nutritionHealth and nutrition

L. E. Lusk11 My Favorites Animal: Polar Bears Color: Blue Flower: Calla Lily Food: Pizza (Italian in general) and Sweet Potato Soufflé (Recipe)(Recipe) Favorite Bible Verse: But now, this is what the LORD says he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”

L. E. Lusk12 Favorites (cont.) Favorite Memory: When me and my cousins would spend the night together at my grandparents We slept in my Papaw’s undershirts Papaw spoiled us by making us banana- splits for us at midnight Nana made a huge breakfast in the morning Season: Fall Holiday: Christmas Song: Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls (lyrics)(lyrics)

L. E. Lusk13 Why you’ve decided to like me at then end of this presentation: I am down to earth I am easy going I like a lot of different things I mean, how could you not? Laurie E. Lusk