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Laura Beard

A native Memphian with a zeal for road trips, coffee, and consistent civic engagement.

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  • @memphistr is more than just a means to obtain your Masters in Urban Education. It's a chance to be a part of the fight against unequal education while building life-long, impactful relationships and experiences both in and out of the classroom 🍎 If it sounds like that's a part of your calling, use the link in our bio to register for MTR Spring Preview Day on February 7th! #choose901 📸: @memphistr
  • Tag someone you know who has an hour to spare to make a life-long impact on a local student’s life 💛 @compassmemphis Midtown is looking for Lunch Buddies and, if you’ve got 60 minutes to give, there are 56 freshmen who are ready and willing to take it. Use the link in our bio to sign up to learn more at an upcoming info session. #choose901
  • Here we are talking about local music again, but can you blame us? Legends were born here and that talent has spilled over into a new generation of musical masterminds 🤩 There's so much soul, funk, rock n' roll and more just floating around, waiting to be consumed. Luckily, there's been a recent boost in places where you can vibe with the players of Memphis music's past and present. Use the link in our bio to find some new stomping grounds. #choose901 📸: @elmertha_memphis
  • Would @davidporter_official have become the star @staxrecords artist he is known as today without help from his history teacher, Mr. Nat D. Williams—who poured confidence into him and other students that led them into entering the musical world? We all have that one person who helped us believe that we could, and #nationalmentoringmonth is the perfect time for you to become that person for someone else. #choose901
  • Are you somebody or do you know somebody who wants to teach in Memphis? Well, @Teach901 is providing an opportunity for prosepctive educators to gather with school leaders from all over the the city to discuss the opportunities that are available across their school networks 🍎The #Teach901 Educator Job Fair is happening on 2/4 at @crosstownconcourse, and we're looking for those of you that've got the passion, grit, and dedication that our students deserve! Find out more with the link in our bio. #choose901
  • Whether you visit the museum, participate in a service project, spend time with loved ones, or if you had to be at work today — let us all take a moment to reflect on the lessons that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave us, and how each of us can contribute to building a more just Memphis. #mlkday #choose901
  • If you’re in the mood for a rainy day adventure, make the trek out to @captjohnsbbq. Trust us, it won’t disappoint 🤤 #choose901