Miss Saint Patrick

My name is Laurelei Fox, and I am a tenth-grade homeschool student dual enrolled at Rowan College of South Jersey, where I am pursuing a major in marine sciences. I was born with a congenital heart defect, and after suffering a stroke as a toddler, I began rehabilitation that would unexpectedly lead me to Irish dance. It was during this time that I met my wonderful and supportive dance teacher, Miss Sara Peters, with whom I have danced for over ten years at the Peters School of Irish Dance.

 

Since 2023, I have been an active member of the Éire Philatelic Association, where I researched, wrote, and exhibited my internationally award-winning stamp exhibit, The Life of St. Patrick. Through this work, I have traveled extensively throughout Ireland, visiting my grandmother’s family, aunts, cousins, and many friends I have made through my research for my novel, The Children That Became St. Patrick.

 

I am deeply grateful for my loving and supportive family, whose encouragement has made it possible for me to pursue my passions in history, writing, dance, and science.