Dr. Laura Hartman is in her sixth year as an assistant principal with the Kearney School District. She previously worked as an English teacher at Lee's Summit West High School and Liberty High School. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Lindenwood University, Master's Degree from Northwest Missouri State University, and Specialist Degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Dr. Hartman recently completed her Ed.D at William Woods University.

Laura's husband is also an educator and they have two children who attend Southview Elementary in the Kearney School District.