“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood~Fred Rogers

“The rewards for work are not limited to a paycheck; but extend to what we become as a result of our endeavors.” author unknown, from the Albert W. Daw Collection
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Andrea Lawrence has a great love for The Children’s Gym not only because she has grown up within the program, but because of her love for children and her belief in the philosophy of The Children’s Gym. Andrea taught part-time while she was a high school student at Grant and later went on to become a full-time coach during her 1st two years of college. In the fall of 2005 Andrea moved to Eugene to study at the University of Oregon. Later Andrea returned to Portland and once again began coaching full-time.

Andrea is now at The Children’s Gym as the Assistant Director of Operations for her mother, Traci Vogel. Andrea loves working with children and being an influential part of their lives. She finds the most rewarding things to be helping guide children to their full potential and helping them accomplish their goals. In addition Andrea enjoys spending time with her family and friend, reading, being outdoors and traveling. Andrea volunteered abroad with Adoption Advocates International where she worked in an orphanage in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in Africa. This past January 2012 Andrea got married to Ryan Lawrence and they are now enjoying married life together.

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