Rate My Professor Laurel Anderson

Laurel Anderson serves as Professor and Department Chair of the Child Development and Education Department at Palomar College. She holds a Ph.D. and has been a full-time faculty member in the Child Development department, contributing to the department's programs that offer AS degrees and certificates preparing students for careers as infant/toddler teachers, preschool teachers, daycare providers, directors, and elementary school teachers. The department emphasizes evidence-based, developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth to age eight, focusing on respectful, child-directed care and reciprocal relationships. Anderson has been involved in coordinating department programs, providing student advising, and holding leadership roles within the district. She teaches courses such as CHDV 115, utilizing service learning, and has participated in initiatives like the partnership with Escondido School District to provide a pipeline to degrees for employees.