“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.
Julia Provo ’28 was featured as a Female Vocal Soloist at a recent closing ceremony at the Potomac Youth Fine Arts 2026, performing “Still Waters (Psalm 23)” by Leanna Crawford while representing Calvary Church in Dover, DE. Julia won the competition with her standout performance.
Tyler Williams ’26 competed at the 2026 FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship in Houston, competing among 336 top robotics teams from around the world.
Middle school students participated in the Workable Peace curriculum from the Consensus Building Institute, where they built skills to navigate conflict with empathy, respect, and confidence.
During Identity Fest, members of the Middle School Alliance and Affinity groups hosted student-created activities to share with their peers. Seven different affinity and alliance groups were represented and hosted activities.
Director of College Guidance Kathleen Martin recently represented WFS at the Potomac Chesapeake College Admissions Counseling Annual Conference, which had 400+ attendees.
WFS students celebrated Earth Day last week. Lower school students took part in a plastic-free lunch, while middle school students explored sustainability through thoughtful discussions and activities in their family groups.
After their luncheon in the library, seniors held a noise parade, celebrating their last day of school before heading off to Senior Exploration and IB exams. The day ended with their final school-day Meeting for Worship, a time for gathered silence and reflection.
The Spring Concert Series continued with an outstanding upper school instrumental concert, featuring our Jazz Band and Symphonic Band in the Friends Theater.
The end-of-year senior traditions have begun, with the Class of 2026 signing the Senior Scroll and receiving their WFS laundry bag. This tradition has been a part of the senior class spring for more than 25 years!
IB Art and Visual Arts Major students welcomed friends and family to the opening of their exhibition, showcasing works from the portfolios they have developed over the past two years.
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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.