LITTLEROCK, CA, February 6, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Lauralyn Kontis, Teacher of the Severely Handicapped for the Lancaster School District, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in special education. She was selected as a VIP Member in 2010.

With 12 years of experience in the field of education, Ms. Kontis has expertise in teaching children with severe disabilities. In her position with the Lancaster School District, she works with students who have autism, negative behavior and mental health issues. She ensures that social, physical and medical needs of all students are met, including tube and hand feeding, toilet training, and daily language skills to promote independence. Ms. Kontis is also responsible for developing curriculum, creating daily lessons and writing individualized education programs. Previously, she worked as a first-grade teacher for the Eastside Union School District.

Ms. Kontis earned a master's degree in special education from California State University in 2007. She holds California state credentials for teaching the severely handicapped and for multiple subject teaching. Committed to broadening her scope of knowledge in the years ahead, she keeps abreast of changes in her field as a member of the National Association of Special Education Teachers. She attributes her success to the support she has received from her mentors and other special education professionals.

For more information about the Lancaster School District, which serves students in kindergarten through the eighth grade, visit http://www.lancaster.k12.ca.us.

About Cambridge Who's Who
With over 400,000 members representing every major industry, Cambridge Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Cambridge Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies and makes them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services. Cambridge is pleased to welcome its new Executive Director of Global Branding and Networking, Donald Trump Jr., who is eager to share his extensive experience in this arena with members.

Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

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