Julie Rochford (’99) and Laura Eid (’03)

Shared Roots, Shared Classroom

Julie Rochford (‘99) and Laura Eid (‘03), both Eden Prairie Schools alumni, now teach side by side at Central Middle School, supporting students with special needs. Their story is one of friendship, resilience and a deep commitment to giving back to the school that shaped them.

“You did more things in the community, I think, because you weren't sitting behind a device. That was eliminated from it. So you went to more events. I don't know that we see that as much anymore, but football games were huge. After football games, we'd always go to Applebee's. Those are the things I remember.” – Julie Rochford

“Whatever you're interested in, you can find your niche there. And, like Julie said, there's communities. Sports were a huge thing. Even if, like me, as a non-athlete, I still went to games. Music opportunities, the dances…” – Laura Eid