STAFF

Penny Roberts

Second Grade

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here at Lincoln Academy and look forward to my 14th year in second grade! Teaching children is a dream come true, and second grade is exactly where I want to be. Reflecting, my passion for teaching was inspired when I was a shy little girl in 2nd grade, and a teacher made a difference in my life. In a class of 31, I knew she noticed me, loved me, and was able to excite me to learn new things. I aim to make that same difference in the lives of second-grade students at Lincoln Academy. The school’s mission statement, “To inspire children to love learning and empower them to explore and achieve their potential,” matches my mission statement as a teacher. I believe in motivating children to become lifelong learners while modeling the character traits they need to grow into happy, well-adjusted adults. As I intertwine school subjects and provide opportunities for the children to experience as much as possible by doing and seeing, I see learning come alive. As a teacher who influences young children’s minds, I want to lead them to beautiful treasures that will kindle their innate curiosity and desire to learn. Lincoln Academy feels like my home away from home. I want to make it feel the same for my new second-grade students!