Hello! I’m Laurel Fenoglio, but everyone calls me Mrs. Laurel. I started at Bethany Busy Bee as a Teacher Assistant in August 2022 when my youngest was in 6th grade and I wasn’t finding many volunteer opportunities at his school.  So I found myself here, where I’ve felt God pulling me for some time. I have 4 children ranging from 13-23 years old, all who went to Bethany Busy Bee. As a mom, I really loved my children’s pre-school years filled with wonder and learning, so Bethany Busy Bee was a natural landing spot for me.

I love working with children in the classroom helping them discover and learn about the incredible world around them, and creating a joy and desire to continue to learn and grow not only in education but also in relationship with God. I also enjoy giving them the encouragement and confidence to try new things, and help them succeed, resulting in self-confidence that can be carried with them all of their days.
I would like kids to remember me for making learning fun, helping them create, my love for them and my love for our God, and my favorite phrase “You did it!”.  I want families to know that I am dedicated to partnering with them to support their child and family in education, faith and friendship.

I attended Ball State University School of Nursing before moving to Colorado with my husband and starting a family. Aside from being stay home mom and raising my own 4 children, I  have always been active in volunteering in my children’s classrooms over the years and I have headed up our elementary school PTA’s major fundraising events and other school-wide events. I also volunteer in Kids Ministry and Moms Group events at our home church and I also lead my daughters’ Girl Scout Troops for several years. As a family we enjoy traveling to the mountains and the beach, four wheeling, finding ice cream shops, cuddling with our 4 cats, and watching movies is a big family favorite too.

It is a joy to watch my own kids grow up and fly, and being at Bethany Busy Bee fills my love for little ones as our kids grow. It is always a joy to meet sweet new faces each year! I am honored to be part of the incredible Bethany Busy Bee Staff and community and all they do!