MEET THE TEAM

Executive Nerd

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Carrie Lauber received her undergraduate degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2004 in Biology, her Master’s in Education from the University of Mary in 2010, and recently finished a PhD in Educational Research at the University of North Dakota. She worked in a research lab for two years before deciding to pursue her passion for education. Dr. Carrie has taught in public education, informal settings and at the college level and worked as a STEM Outreach Coordinator before opening the Inspire Innovation Lab. She now focuses on her passion which includes creating innovative learning opportunities for teachers, students and the community with a focus on building resilience.  Dr. Carrie is a creative problem solver who is devoted to her family and her pets (which include an expansive number of birds and dogs).  She believes in the power of asking questions, even the difficult messy ones, and encourages others to embrace the benefits of up-to-your-eyeballs-in-alligators levels of messy, chaotic learning.  

Supreme Silly Goose

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Charlie Williamson, originally from Denver, Colorado, moved to the Fargo-Moorhead area just over a year ago.  They have a background and passion for theatre, with a focus on performing and arts based education as well as a minor in American Sign Language.  Charlie has extensive experience in K-5 education, both on stage and off, utilizing various teaching styles and methodologies, including Montessori and project based learning.  Charlie even spent time teaching in Costa Rica!  Charlie learned about Inspire Lab through local connections with Theatre B and is excited to be taking on the challenge of lead teacher for the class of Discoverers!  Charlie believes in the power of learning through storytelling and play and is known to be the lead of any and all silly goose parades.

Instigator of Lightbulb Moments and Wellness Warrior

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Stella Snyder is a mother to 3 children and 2 bonus children! They range in ages from 5-15 years old so she has a wide array of personal at home experience with all sorts of personalities, learning and helping her kids through tough times.  Besides being a mom, Stella has worked as a paraprofessional at various public schools in Fargo and West Fargo for about 5 years. Stella is also working on getting her bachelors degree in Psychology. Stella has a big spot in her heart for kids who are typically misunderstood in the regular school setting and kids who have gone through trauma.  She hopes to utilize her knowledge of psychology to create a safe space for kids of all ages to feel comfortable and safe in their learning environment at the lab.  In her free time, Stella enjoys photography, art and gardening. 

Curiosity Quencher

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Sam Ferrell has lifelong experience and education in addiction, trauma, neurodiversity, gender, death and other social issues.  This background has lead to a passion for helping others heal and navigate the hard and ugly parts of life.  Sam completed the Psychology Transfer Pathway Associate program at MState and is certified in Child and Adolescent Therapeutic Behavioral Health as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Sam received awards for excellence from both MState and Bemidji State University, where she received a Bachelors in psychology and a minor in criminal justice.  Sam has a young daughter and is a bonus mom to a brilliant teenager.  She loves all things nerdy, reading, crochet, gaming, nail polish, good food and family.  Sam is dedicated to being the person she needed as a child, and believes in fostering exploration and individuality in a safe space and is excited to bring those passions to life through Inspire Lab.