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Former Army Officer who fought in Afghanistan graduates as maths teacher
Western Mail
|August 14, 2025
Laurence Hooper, 42, from Penarth, spent seven years with the army, travelling the world working his way up to Captain before deploying on operations as an engineer.
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After being shot and almost having his leg amputated while serving in Afghanistan in 2008, Laurence rehabilitated and went on to run a decompression facility in Cyprus for soldiers returning from combat. During this time, he got to work with soldiers from all walks of life and discovered a love for teaching and coaching.
Following several senior roles in construction, living and working in London and Dubai - it was during a family holiday that he discovered a new calling.
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