Community Education Programs

Volunteer Instructor Spotlight

Laura Canales

Laura Canales got the ‘bug’ to help small businesses when she lived in Florida and taught basic bookkeeping seminars through the Small Business Development Center at Florida State University. With her experience in accounting and taxes, Laura had the knowledge to help small business owners be successful, but realized introductory classes only scratched the surface.

After moving to Boise in 1999, Laura met a Certified Public Accountant who was teaching classes for the Community Education Program through the Boise School District. When she learned the instructor was leaving, Laura jumped at the opportunity to take over her classes! She could teach small business owners the skills they needed to be successful and be available for follow-up support. “As a small business owner myself, I could lead by example,” states Laura.

Laura continually learns from the questions her students ask in Community Education classes. “In finding answers for them, I learn more and can share more.” She also encourages her students to pass on what they have learned to others; give another small business owner tips or point them toward Community Education classes for more information.

When not teaching, Laura is always learning something new herself. She took up fencing while living in England and learned to rollerblade when she moved to Boise. Last year she had her first golf lesson and has been ‘hooked’ ever since. Laura believes, you can always learn something new or just try something out. “You never know how much fun you will have and Community Education is just the place to get your feet wet.”

Laura’s next class, Accounting for Small Business, will begin on Thursday, April 10 from 7 - 8 p.m. at West Jr. High.

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Boise School District Community Education
8169 W. Victory Road
Boise, ID 83709
Phone ~ 208.854.4047
Fax ~ 208.854.4014
Email ~ CommunityEd@BoiseSchools.org