Laura D. Mead, MSEd, MBA
McLean Hospital Title
Co-Director, Pathways Academy
Biography
Laura D. Mead, MSEd, MBA, an educator and administrator with 25 years of experience in special education, is currently the co-director of Pathways Academy, McLean Hospital’s school for students on the autism spectrum often with co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses.
Ms. Mead’s background is in psychology, special education, and visual art. She has taught elementary and middle school special education to students with social pragmatic, social-emotional, and behavioral challenges in both public and therapeutic school settings. Her interests lie in relationship-based therapeutic learning environments, empathy as a key to effective teaching, neurodiversity awareness, and educator support and retention.
Education & Training
Degrees:
- 1996 BFA in Painting, Alfred University
- 1996 BA in Psychology, Alfred University
- 1999 MSEd in Education, College of St. Rose
- 2007 Graduate Certificate in SPED Administration, Johns Hopkins University
- 2021 MBA, Concentration in Organizational Leadership, Norwich University
Board Certifications:
- 2009 Licensed Special Education Administrator, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Contact
Email:
ldmead@mgb.org
Phone:
617.855.2703
Office Address:
Arlington campus - Hirshberg Building, Room 102
