“I believe in empowering students and educators alike by fostering collaboration, self-advocacy, and inclusive practices that help every individual reach their fullest potential. WFS laid the foundation for my philosophy of inclusion and collaboration, and I’ll always be grateful for that.”
Laura Wolf ’07 has dedicated her career to empowering individuals through both education and adventure. With a background in special education and a passion for the outdoors, she has combined these two paths and created a life around supporting others and exploration.
Currently, Laura serves as a Behavior Specialist with Nelson County Public Schools in Virginia, where she supports students using collaborative problem-solving and positive behavior interventions. Her extensive background includes work as an Autism Behavior Consultant with the Piedmont Regional Education Program and nearly a decade of experience as a special education teacher in both Charlottesville City Schools and Nelson County.
In 2023, Laura launched her own business, Three Ridges Touring LLC, where she works as the Owner and Lead Guide, offering guided outdoor adventures throughout Nelson County, VA. Her enthusiasm for outdoor leadership and recreation shines through her work, as she helps clients achieve their own unique adventure goals. Whether leading a mountain hike or designing individualized education strategies, Laura brings energy and skill to every setting.
Laura earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a French minor and a concentration in Environmental Studies from Sweet Briar College, where she was inducted into Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society. She went on to complete her Master of Arts in Teaching at Sweet Briar, with endorsements in both elementary and special education, and later earned a professional certificate in autism education from Longwood University.
Peace posters from the WFS Class of 2038 were on display as part of the 2026 Visionary Peace Youth Art Exhibition with Pacem in Terris at the Wilmington Library!
Aubrey Ashman ’26, Abigail Thurlow ’26, Easton Martinenza ’27, Emma Furman ’28, Bayan Katirai ’29, and Will Van Druff ’29 spent the weekend in Providence, Rhode Island with chaperones Megan Hegenbarth and Katie Wolf Martinenza ’99 at the Quaker Youth Leadership Conference (QYLC).
Our WFS Chamber Singers joined choirs from Tower Hill, Sanford, and Tatnall for a full day of music-making at the annual Four School Choir collaboration—an experience of learning, rehearsal, and shared artistry.
Our 8th-grade Chinese students recently completed a unit on dining culture and brought their learning to life with a visit to LeShio Restaurant in Wilmington!
The WFS Upper School Student-Run Production is an annual tradition in which students are chosen to create, direct, and produce (and often write) their own vision for the stage.
A huge thank you to our incredible Grounds and Building Services team for their tireless work over the past three days—morning and night—clearing snow and making sure our campus is accessible for members of our community. Your dedication, care, and behind-the-scenes efforts make a real difference!
At Wilmington Friends School, our partnership with The Social Institute (TSI) supports students, families, faculty, and staff in navigating the digital world with intention and care.
Over winter break, the Wilmington Friends After-School Program hosted three festive days of child care filled with creativity, celebration, and community.
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Wilmington Friends School admits students of any race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of these schools. Wilmington Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.