07/20/2026
Meet Ms. Laura Verkaik | HS School Counseling
Look who's back! We are overjoyed to welcome Laura Verkaik back to iCademy as our High School School Counselor after three years away. Laura brings a massive heart for education, a background full of amazing global adventures, and a true dedication to our school.
"Hey there I'm Laura and I can't wait to be back as the high school counselor after three years away! iCademy embodies two big parts of me: education and the globe. I grew up in Asia (the Philippines and Sri Lanka), taught in Hungary and Slovakia, and most recently lived on a ship with my husband and three kids with a small volunteer community from 65 nations, which opened a bookshop for the ports we docked in West Africa and the Caribbean. As a family, we love to travel (especially to visit friends), play games, cook tasty meals, welcome people into our home, and dream of running a food truck. My own hobbies include walking trails, gardening, and have plans to pick up coffee roasting. I am so looking forward to working with students and families to help every student thrive in high school in order to be ready for whatever lies beyond. Have a great rest of your summer and see you soon!"
Welcome back to the iCademy family, Laura! We are so lucky to have you back on the team and can't wait for an amazing school year ahead.