Meet Laura Drury! Laura is a teacher here at North Hall High School. Her and her husband are proud Kentuckians. They moved to Gainesville in 1987 to get closer to the beach, and fell in love when they saw Lake Lanier. She has three grown sons and one adorable 1-year-old grandson. Her youngest son is student teaching 8th grade science this year at NHMS. Her and her husband both taught at NHHS and have taken many students to Europe and Costa Rica over the years. She retired at the end of the year from Dawson County and was given the opportunity to return to NHHS as a part time Spanish teacher. She enjoys traveling and spending time with my family.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
A: “I have been married for 38 years and have 3 grown sons. My youngest is currently student teaching at NHMS in 8th grade science. Before retiring, I had taught Spanish at NHHS from 2006-2018. My husband also taught social studies and coached basketball and baseball at NH. He was there from 2006 – 2013. My husband and I are both from Central Kentucky and moved to Georgia in 1987 to be closer to the beach. We have loved living in Georgia and love the beach and the lake. We also enjoy traveling and have taken many North Hall students to Europe and Costa Rica over the years.”
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do? OR why does that career interest you?
A: “I am teaching part time because I was able to retire at the end of the year last year. Part time is perfect because I still get to work with the kids but I have more time for myself and my 1 year old grandson.”
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants or shops in our community?
A: “Poor Richard’s, Longstreet and Home Goods”
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
A: “26 years”
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
A: “Spain – I love Spain and it’s laid back lifestyle.”
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
A: “Movie – Oh Brother Where Art Thou, TV – The Righteous Gemstones”
Q: What advice would you give to people?
A: “It’s always easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.”
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
A: “Henry O’s”
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique you love about our community?
A: “Lake Lanier”
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
A: “In KY in a new house and at the beach during the cold months”
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
A: “I need a routine. Work makes me feel better.”
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
A: “A white sand beach.”
Q: What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of NHHS?
A: “Family, Friends, Great Memories”
