About Miss Lauren Golman

Welcome to fourth grade! I am looking forward to the 2024-2025 school year!  This year will be my 23rd year teaching and my 17th year at UP. Born and raised in Dallas,Texas, I attended school in Richardson Independent School District and graduated from J.J. Pearce High School. After high school, I went to the University of Texas at Austin where I studied general and special education. Hook ‘Em Horns! Several years later, I attended SMU for graduate school where my focus was literacy and gifted education. I hold Texas educator certifications in the areas of general education, ESL, special education, Master Reading Teacher, and gifted education. I am also an ABYDOS reading/writing trainer in the state of Texas. Last, but not least, I was voted by my peers as UP’s Teacher of the Year during the 2011-2012 school year. Representing UP and my peers was a great honor I’ll always cherish.

When I’m not working, I’m happiest spending time with my family, dog, and friends. My dog, Bernie, is 2 years old. He means the world to me. I have two nephews, Griffin (9) and Jagger (8). Being their aunt brings me endless joy.

My teaching philosophy comes from the combination of the various degrees and certifications I have earned, my personal experiences as a student and teacher, excellent professional development opportunities I have attended, and my continued passion and dedication to grow and evolve as an educator. Teaching truly is a work of heart, and I couldn't ask for a better place to share my heart than with the UP Panthers.