Interview with Mrs. Cindy LaPlante

Teacher of the Week

Mrs. Cindy LaPlante, who teaches sixth grade math, and eighth math and eighth and ninth grade Algebra, is in her first year of teaching at BCA. Previously, she was an accountant with companies such as Lifespan, Amica, and Allied Signal. When asked about changing careers, she says, “I love teaching math.”

Mrs. LaPlante grew up in Cranston, and graduated from Cranston East High School. She has a degree in accounting from Providence College, and is working on her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Phoenix.

In her spare time, Mrs. LaPlante likes spending time with her family (her husband Ron and her daughter Bianca, who is a BCA graduate), and doing crafts. She also loves animals! She has six pets: – one cat, two parakeets and three dogs (two greyhounds and one shih-tzu). She is a football fan, and her favorite team is the Miami Dolphins.

Mrs. LaPlante’s birthday is December 22.

In the past, she has volunteered as a Girl Scout Leader and Sunday School Teacher. She has traveled in Florida, Georgia, California and Portugal. When asked what her favorite book is, she quickly replied, “James and the Giant Peach.”

Three things that she would still like to do in her life are learn to play the violin, sing more, and go to England.

Mrs. LaPlante’s favorite Bible verses are Matthew 11:28-29, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

Written by Mrs. Carolyn Baldwin