Hello prospective parents and guardians! My name is Laney Goff and I live in Greensboro, NC, USA! I am a mother of a 5-year-old and a 3-year-old. I received my B.A. Degree in Mass Communication from Meredith College and since having children of my own, I have developed a serious passion for play-based learning. Learning through play allows children to nurture their creativity and develop an array of skills including fine and gross motor skills, conflict resolution, problem-solving,  positive self-esteem and SO much more! 

I have been teaching online since 2019 and value the connections I have built with students all over the world. I always aim to provide an encouraging and uplifting experience that cultivates a love for learning.

Over the last year, I have added to my list of passions by taking a leap into entrepreneurship where I coach other online teachers on how to see success in their online classrooms by making their lessons fun/engaging and capitalizing on their biggest strengths.  Running an online business has allowed me to utilize the knowledge and skills I have for communication, growth mindset, and leadership.  

I offer a variety of classes as I enjoy any opportunity to be creative and expand on many subjects of interest. I plan to showcase this creativity by teaching subjects of curiosity and also expanding into the realm of public speaking, leadership, and other communication skills. 

My classes will always be inclusive, engaging and allow every student to develop their own learning experience and individuality! We will learn together, but most importantly we will HAVE FUN! 

I am excited to get to know your child and I hope our time together sparks their creativity, confidence, and imagination! 

-Ms. Laney 

CLASS EXPECTATIONS/MUTING:
I do my best to encourage participation from learners enrolled in my classes. I prefer to leave learners unmuted, but as an Outschool parent myself, I understand that there are instances where learners need to be muted due to background noise that cannot be prevented. Parents, please feel free to mute your learners at your discretion. 

As the teacher, there are also instances where I will need to utilize the mute function. If there is background noise that may be distracting to other learners enrolled in the class, I will advise the student that they are being muted to limit the background noise. 

At the beginning of each class, I will also advise the learners of my expectations. Students are required to raise their hand and wait for their name to be called before speaking. To be respectful of all learners and to give everyone a chance to participate, it is important for students to abide by these rules.  I will use visual and verbal cues in an effort to remind young learners of these expectations. 

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SIBLINGS:
If you have more than one learner enrolled in the class, each learner that wants to participate must be enrolled to be fair to other students participating. Enrolled siblings are always welcome to share a screen during class. 

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REFUNDS & TRANSFERS:
Per Outschool's limited refund policy: "Full refund within 24 hours of purchase or up to a week in advance of the class." 

**Please ensure the time is AM or PM when signing up. I teach early mornings as well as evenings to suit all time zones and, unfortunately, I am not able to refill a spot last minute if it is realized that the time of day was mistaken or the class was missed. This is a non-refundable policy.

For one-time classes:
If within the week, you realize you won't be able to make class, please submit a transfer request from the classroom at least 24 hours in advance. This ensures another student who would like to take the class has enough time to see the opening and enroll. 
If contacted after class, I cannot refund or transfer. I do understand personal/family emergencies come up and will do my best to support you if I am contacted before class. If your learner is withdrawn on your end within the non-refundable period, I am unable to transfer you. It is best to contact me first for your options.

Please test Zoom before class. I like to be fully present with students as soon as we begin class, and do not access my conversations or classroom comments on Outschool after the class has already started.

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RECORDINGS:
Recordings are not automatically shown in the classroom. I like to create a safe, open space for students to be themselves and want them to be as interactive as possible. If you would like access to the class recording or have missed class, feel free to message me so I can make it available to you. Teachers don't get notifications if recordings are requested from the classroom tab, so messaging me is best.

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CLASS CANCELLATIONS:
If a class has not met the minimum number of enrollments, it is subject to being canceled. I will send a message asking if you'd like a transfer to another date & time or full refund if the class is canceled. Automatic refunds are issued for no responses after original class start time.