My name is Lara E. Fincher. I am originally from Opelika, Alabama. Upon graduation from Opelika High School, I attended Troy State University in Troy, AL on a Leadership Scholarship. I graduated Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors) with an undergraduate degree in K-6 Elementary/K-6 Collaborative Education. I decided to stay at Troy, on a full scholarship, to receive my Master’s degree, also in K-6 Elementary Education.

Currently, I am a third-grade teacher. Through my college internship and being a substitute teacher, I gained valuable teaching experience in grade levels K-5. I was a volunteer teacher in a Lee County summer enrichment program and a tutor in Pike County through the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program (BBBS). I have also taught pre-school classes (babies-Kindergarten) at my church. 

At the Lee County Teacher Appreciation Banquet in May 2007, it was an honor for me to be awarded the Rookie Teacher of the Year at BgES for “exhibiting outstanding characteristics as a first-year teacher.”

Fun Facts about Me

• I am an optimist who loves life and helping others!
• I am also very close to my family (especially my younger brother).
• I love ladybugs!!!!
• I am a huge Troy University Athletics fan!
• I have traveled many places to support my college team.
  (Baton Rouge, LA;  San Jose, California; Columbia, South Carolina; Nashville, TN, Tuscaloosa, AL; Atlanta, GA; New Orleans, LA; Oxford, MS; New Orleans, LA; Mobile, AL; Birmingham, AL) 
• I love to travel! I have been to the Bahamas, St. Croix in the USVI, and Scotland.

Family News 

• I married the love of my life, Brandon, in 2015.
• We welcomed our precious baby girl, Kayla, into our family in 2017.