Jaime Laurent
Master's, Special Education, College of New Jersey
B.S., Plymouth State College

Jaime Laurent has been Brewster's director of residence life for four years. Previously she was the associate department chair of academic support and prior to that she was an instructional support teacher. She is a long-time community life parent and is currently the community life parent in Kenison House.

"I was attracted to Brewster Academy because of the teaching methods that addressed the learning of all students. Students can reach success and be challenged to achieve greatness. The great sense of community and caring that supports students in all that they do was evident upon my first visit," Laurent explained.

"In addition I spent many years on the lake with my family -- it was our second home -- so the great environment to live and work and enjoy was the perfect match for me."

On her teaching philosophy she says, "Education is an action, a continual process of searching, conserving, and improving one's self. Spiritual in nature, it is a human desire in self-fulfillment toward reaching one's optimum potential. Each day brings a new opportunity to empower students to do their very best, mastering the curriculum, solving problems, communication with others, experiencing independence, and developing confidence as they look toward a hopeful future."

"I am very proud to be a member of the professional, caring staff of Brewster Academy, who are dedicated to implementing high and consistent academic and moral standards and providing a healthy community environment. I never imagined that my life would be so rewarding in so many ways."

"My role of dorm parent is the most enjoyable and rewarding experience. The true sense of community is understood through our dorm experiences. In our living together we develop the shared values of respect, unity, responsibility, and love. We build relationships and memories that last a life time. No two days are alike -- and for that we are grateful."

Prior to Brewster, Mrs. Laurent was an elementary school teacher as well as the teacher of a kindergarten through fourth grade computer curriculum at the Holland Township School in Milford, New Jersey. From 1994-1999, she was the K-4 principal and the director of special services for the Holland Township School District.

When Mrs. Laurent is not busy being a Brewster faculty member, she is having fun being a mom to daughter Jolie. She loves the lake and in the summer you can find her swimming, boating, and sailing and in the winter she enjoys both downhill and cross-country skiing. Mrs. Laurent is a former auctioneer and continues to enjoy attending great sales.