Laura Mattioli worked for over 26 years for Merrillville Schools in various positions including PreK teacher, Life Skills Instructor, Title One Aide, and most recently Behavioral Support Aide. Mrs. Mattioli and her husband are blessed with 5 children, a daughter-in-law, and 6 grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and serving in church. She has a very spoiled Labrador Retriever named Boaz. She is currently working on illustrating and writing children's books about Boaz.