Laura Wilson, 1993

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We are shining the “Alumni Spotlight” on Laura Wilson who graduated with the 1992-93 Third Grade class of The St. Christopher School.  She transferred to Nansemond Suffolk Academy where she graduated with honors.

Laura has earned the following degrees:

  • Virginia Tech, Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Sociology
  •  College of William & Mary, Master of Arts degree in Experimental Psychology
  •  Virginia Tech, Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Clinical Psychology to be awarded May 2013

Laura is currently completing her pre-doctoral clinical internship in the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, Texas. She is an intern clinician working with veterans in a Posttraumatic Stress Disorder clinic. Laura defended her dissertation titled “The Effects of Exercise-Induced Heart Rate Arousal on Stimulation Seeking and Aggression in College Students” in March, 2012. She will complete her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Virginia Tech during the summer, 2013. Her future goal is to work in academia.

Favorite Memory of CA (formerly The St. Christopher School)

“In 3rd grade, my class did a sleepover at the zoo that I really enjoyed. We also did a musical about the Constitution. I was Ben Franklin and wore a white powdered wig.”

 How did CA prepare you for the future?

“The teachers at Christopher Academy are amazing! They were very patient with me and helped set me up for long-term academic success. I think it is important for students to have supportive and caring teachers that help them understand that they can achieve in a classroom setting, in addition to in the real world. Christopher Academy was instrumental in helping me achieve everything I have today. My favorite teacher at St. Christopher School is Mrs. Wilson.  I owe my love of learning to her.”