Meet Laurel Lerner, a passionate music enthusiast and dog lover. As a former singer turned piano teacher with a degree in music education, Laurel’s love for music runs deep. Laurel finds joy in both her human and furry companions, always with her Kindle in hand, ready to delve into a good book.

“One day I was reading a book and Chleo was staring at my face, almost two inches from me. I kept looking at her to see what she was staring at. She then asked, ‘Are you wearing lipstick?’ I say that I was. She then said, ‘It’s not allowed in school!’ Serafima said that lipstick is allowed for adults but not for children. I’m glad she cleared that up!!”

“Also, both girls are huggers. They greet me every week with a big hug, and when it’s time to go, I get more hugs. Those hugs carry me with joy all through the week!!”