Episode 11: Laura Neely, Chief Financial Officer

Meet Laura Neely, Chief Financial Officer for Surry County Schools. While she’s new to our school system, Laura is no stranger to our community—and she’s already making an impact.

In this episode, Laura shares her journey in public service, what it’s been like to step into education finance, and how she’s working with her team to support our schools through transparency, teamwork, and strong financial stewardship. As both a district leader and a parent with two students in our schools, Laura brings a unique perspective on what it means to serve the Surry County Schools family.