Laura Cain is the Director of Strategic Initiatives for Fort Wayne Community Schools, overseeing the Balanced Scorecard and working closely with District administrators on data management and analysis.

She joined Fort Wayne Community Schools in 2007 as the Project Manager overseeing the development of the Balanced Scorecard, a tool adapted from the business world to ensure strategic progress and growth. She works closely with the Board of School Trustees to make sure the measures set on the Balanced Scorecard reflect the goals of the district.

Mrs. Cain has also worked closely with school-level administrators to implement the principles of the HOPE Foundation in strengthening the culture and learning environments in schools as well as overseeing School Improvement Plans and Department Strategic Plans. And she assisted in the development and implementation of the FWCS System of SupportTM for teachers and administrators.

She received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Master of Arts in Secondary Education Administration and Supervision from Ball State University.