Cooper Elementary School

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117@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
5143 S. 21st Street
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
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Laura Blanco

Email: blancolr@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Teaching: Since 2002.  I have taught public school music in Wisconsin since January 2014.
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Music from Northeast Missouri State University (now known as Truman State University), Kirksville, Missouri; Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri; Master of Arts in Teaching from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Licenses/Certifications:  Previously Certified in Adult Education and Literacy (in Missouri); Currently certified in General, Instrumental and Vocal Music (in Wisconsin) Pre-K through 12th grades.
Fun Fact: I love to ride my bike on trails in Wisconsin and try to ride as many miles as I can and this year my goal is to ride 1000 miles by October 31st.   I have two dogs (Mr. Kennedy and Lincoln) and two cats (Baily and Luna).  My favorite musical instrument is the piano  and have studied and played piano since the summer after I was in first grade.   I also speak Spanish. I am so excited to be a new part of the Cooper school community.

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  • March 11, 2026 | 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Raising Cane's Fundraiser 4pm-10pm
  • March 20, 2026 – No Classes (Parent-Teacher Conference Day)
  • March 30, 2026 – April 3, 2026 – No Classes (Spring Break)
  • April 15, 2026 – Student Early Release (2 hours); Professional Development (K-12)
  • April 30, 2026 – No Classes (Professional Development Day)

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(414) 304-6300
117@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
5143 S. 21st Street
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

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