MEET OUR TEAM
Meet Laurice
1973, Nichols Middle School
LAURICE BELL
Laurice was born in Chicago, but considers herself a true Evanstonian, having moved to Evanston at the age of five to be closer to her father’s business, Laury’s Records. She attended Dewey, Nichols and is a member of the ETHS class of 1980. She moved to Los Angeles in the late 80s, but family and her love of her hometown has kept her coming back. Laurice has used her branding and marketing skills in music, fashion and entertainment working with many corporations and nonprofits. Laurice is a staunch supporter of many causes - rooting for the underdog and those who haven’t had a platform, working to make their voices heard. Before moving into marketing, Laurice produced and directed music videos working with musicians such as Miles Davis, Tupac, Selena, MC Hammer and NWA, among others. Laurice divides her time between Evanston and Santa Monica. As the mother of two, Oliver and Martha, she considers her kids two of her favorite people.
1973, Nichols Middle School
RON WHITMORE, Ed.D
Ron Whitmore, an educator with over 35 years of experience in both suburban and urban school districts. Ron was born and raised in Evanston, Illinois and attended Dewey, Nichols and is a 1980 graduate of ETHS. He sees himself as an advocate for children, particularly disenfranchised youth in urban settings. Ron received his degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, received a Master of Education degree from National Louis University and his Ed.D in Educational Leadership and Superintendent Certification from Argosy University. He was awarded a Distinguished Alumni Award from Argosy in 2012
Ron began his teaching career in Evanston’s District 65, where he taught pre-school at Kingsley and Kindergarten at Orrington. He served as an administrator for 21 years for Chicago Public Schools, including 16 at John M. Smyth IB World School from which he retired in 2020. Ron is the author of a children’s book, Jermaine’s Journey. He was a recipient of Kohl International Teaching Award. Ron is a current resident of Evanston, an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and a proud father of three and grandfather of one.
SPECIAL THANKS
Evanston Rules is grateful to Sam and Noah Goin for providing the soundtrack to our podcast; Evanston SPACE for the use of their studio; Joe Chaffee for editing the podcast; and Kristen Mitchell for her branding and design work on the project.