Ms. Launius is the teacher of Algebra I, Algebra II, Math IV, and Calculus at Arcola Jr/Sr High School. She graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL in 2015 with degrees in Pure Mathematics and Teaching Mathematics where she had the opportunity to teach abroad in Kingston, Jamaica.
She firmly believes that mathematics is only as important to students as it is relevant, and teaches mathematics by connecting it to students' lives. Her main teaching goal is to show students that math can be viewed not as another subject required for graduation, but rather as a form of expression, and to encourage student development of skills such as problem solving and perseverance that students will use in future years.