Kara Allison
Introduction: My name is Mrs. Allison. I teach 3rd grade at Lincoln Trail and this will be my 22nd year teaching. I have 3 daughters and our family lives here in Mahomet.
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Birthday: October 12th
Hobbies: Reading, shopping, and walking my dog.
Class Color or Theme: Snoopy
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite College or Sports Team: EIU – Eastern Illinois University
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Home Goods, TJ Max, Kohls
Favorite Places to Eat: Los Zarapes, Steak n Shake, Monicals
Favorite Snack: Peanut butter pretzels
Favorite Soda or Drink: Lemonade
Starbucks Order: Caramel Macchiato
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: The Little Old Woman Who Named Things by Cynthia Rylant
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Writing Workshop Supplies
Jennifer Brooks
Introduction: This will be my 3rd year teaching at LT! I’m married with two wonderful kids of my own. I love crafting, music, and movement.
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Birthday: October 1st
Hobbies: Crafting, Camping, anything outdoors
Class Color or Theme: blue and rainbows
Favorite Color: blue
Favorite College or Sports Team: Chicago Blackhawks (Hockey)
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Amazon
Favorite Places to Eat: Portillos, Panera, Wendy’s, DQ
Favorite Snack: Pringles, Hot Cheetos, KitKat
Favorite Soda or Drink: Coke, Pure Leaf Sweet Tea
Starbucks Order: Trenta Green Tea Lemonade Sweetened
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: PEANUTS
For my classroom, I’m looking for: books that show diverse cultures, Flair Pens
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: tissues, wipes
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: check their folders, read weekly emails, ask students about their days
Other things to share: I am super excited about this coming school year!
Katie Brown
Introduction: Hi! I am Katie Brown. This is my 12th year teaching 3rd Grade at Lincoln Trail. I’m a Dog Mom of 2; Charlie and Paisley and I love to travel across the world, or even just to Starbucks.
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Birthday: September 27th
Hobbies: Traveling, Orange Theory Fitness, Shopping, Starbucks
Class Color or Theme: Black with pops of mint, coral and periwinkle
Favorite Color: Mint, Periwinkle, Leopard
Favorite College or Sports Team: Green Bay Packers
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Amazon
Favorite Places to Eat: Whisk, Yoyos, Monicals
Favorite Snack: Jalapeno Goldfish Mega Bites, Almond Hershey Kisses, Peanut Butter M&Ms
Favorite Soda or Drink: Starbucks Unsweet Green Tea, Yoyo’s Lotus Drinks
Starbucks Order: Unsweet Green Tea
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Jory John
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Anything from my Amazon Wishlist
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Lotions, Candles, Mugs
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Can appreciate my obsession with bitmojis and memes
Rachel Cloward
Introduction: I am Mrs. Cloward! I love spending time with family and friends. I love sports and like watching movies.
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Birthday: February 24th
Hobbies: sports, movies, exercising
Class Color or Theme: calming colors, blue, greens browns
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite College or Sports Team: BYU or Redsox
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Old Navy
Favorite Places to Eat: Chick Fil A, Outback
Favorite Snack: Chips
Favorite Soda or Drink: Dr. Pepper or Cherry Coke
Starbucks Order: Hot Chocolate
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Author: Patricia Polacco
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: sticky notes
Gabrielle Coulthard
Introduction: Hi my name is Gabby Coulthard! I teach 3rd grade at Lincoln Trail. This is my second year teaching and my second year at Mahomet!
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Birthday: March 5th
Hobbies: Hiking, reading, working out
Class Color or Theme: Floral Farmhouse
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite College or Sports Team: Wisconsin Badgers
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Amazon
Favorite Places to Eat: Jimmy Johns, Panda Express
Favorite Snack: Almonds
Favorite Soda or Drink: Water 🙂
Starbucks Order: Vanilla iced chai tea latte with almond milk
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Mo Willems
For my classroom, I’m looking for: flair pens, colorful post its (different sizes)
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Water Bottles
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: embrace their student’s uniqueness and see how their gift can be used to help them and others around them.
Other things to share: I’m happy to be here at LT!
Julianne Kauffman
Introduction: This is my second year teaching at Lincoln Trail! I am so excited to have your kiddos in my class, get to know them, and watch this grow!
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Birthday: September 12th
Hobbies: Travel, Concerts, Music, Running
Class Color or Theme: Pastel Floral (Greens, Pinks, Browns)
Favorite Color: Aqua Blue and Green
Favorite College or Sports Team: University of Michigan / Packers
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Amazon, Home Goods
Favorite Places to Eat: Chili’s and Starbucks
Favorite Snack: Pretzel Twists!
Favorite Soda or Drink: Unsweetened Green Tea
Starbucks Order: Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: Walnuts
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Laura Numeroff
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Flexible Seating, Diverse Books
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Bulletin Borders
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Check folders regularly, Talk to your student about their day, Read weekly emails for any announcements.
Angela Lindquist
Introduction: Hi there! My name is Angela Lindquist and I am a third grade teacher. Outside of school I am a mom to two little girls and I enjoy paddle boarding, hiking, and biking.
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Birthday: December 17th
Hobbies: hiking, biking, paddle boarding
Class Color or Theme: pineapples with bright pink and blue
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite College or Sports Team: U of I
Favorite Places to Shop: Target
Favorite Places to Eat: Monicals, Filippos, Olive Garden
Favorite Snack: Gummy bears, chocolate
Favorite Soda or Drink: Unsweet tea (hot or cold)
Starbucks Order: Caramel Macchiato or Iced tea (black)
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Katherine Applegate
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Chair pockets and cardstock
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Write me notes telling me how their child is reacting to school at home.
Other things to share: I am excited for year 16!!
Amy McElroy
Introduction: My name is Amy McElroy. I am from Gifford, IL and I started teaching in 2007. I live in Mahomet and I have three kids that attend Mahomet schools.
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Birthday: March 29th
Hobbies: Gardening, DIY projects, Reading
Class Color or Theme: Green/Turquoise and Dogs
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite College or Sports Team: Illini
Favorite Places to Shop: Hobby Lobby
Favorite Places to Eat: Chik-Fil-A
Favorite Snack: Trail Mix
Favorite Soda or Drink: Iced Coffee and Smoothies
Starbucks Order: Cold Brew with Sweet Cream
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Dav Pilkey
For my classroom, I’m looking for: colorful paper, flexible seating, books for students
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: check in with their children each night on what they learned at school, see if help is needed on anything in folder, go over corrections on graded work
Kirsten Pflum
Introduction: Hi! My name is Mrs. Pflum and I am a Third Grade teacher. This will be my 10th year teaching at Lincoln Trail. I am so excited for a new school year!
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Birthday: August 30th
Hobbies: Reading, Shopping, Going to the movies
Class Color or Theme: Blue
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite College or Sports Team: Illini and Cubs
Favorite Places to Shop: Home Goods, Target, DSW, TjMax
Favorite Places to Eat: Jimmy Johns, Ko Fusion, Monicals, Seven Saints
Favorite Snack: White Cheddar Cheez-its, gardettos, Cheddar/Sour cream pringles
Favorite Soda or Drink: Diet Coke
Starbucks Order: Cold Brew Coffee with a splash of cream
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Katherine Applegate
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Stem activities/ Recess games
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: cups
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: have open communication and are excited to work together to help their child succeed!
Kirstyn Showalter
Introduction: Hello families! My name is Kirstyn Showalter, and this is my 1st full year teaching 3rd grade here at Lincoln Trail. I’m so excited to get to know your kids and learn together!!
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Birthday: June 18th
Hobbies: Crafting, Board Games, Reading
Class Color or Theme: Pastel Rainbow
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite College or Sports Team: Cubs
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Amazon, Michael’s
Favorite Places to Eat: Freddy’s, Monical’s
Favorite Snack: Doritos
Favorite Soda or Drink: Dr. Pepper
Starbucks Order: Hot Chai Tea Latte
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Games, STEM materials, craft supplies
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Are flexible and understanding.
Laura Stunkard
Introduction: Hello! My name is Laura Stunkard. I am so excited to be starting my 1st year here at Lincoln Trail Elementary. This will be my 10th year teaching. I have earned my BS in Elementary Education from UIUC and MS in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Reading Instruction from EIU. I currently live here in Mahomet with my husband, Cody, and two little girls, Myla and Tessa. I can’t wait for a great year!
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Birthday: February 22nd
Hobbies: reading & traveling
Class Color or Theme: bright- rainbow
Favorite Color: pink
Favorite College or Sports Team: Illini
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Home Goods, & TJ Maxx
Favorite Places to Eat: Olive Garden, Jimmy Johns, & Sun Singer
Favorite Snack: Sun chips, trail mix
Favorite Soda or Drink: Unsweet Iced Tea
Starbucks Order: Vanilla Latte
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Any books from the Branches series!
For my classroom, I’m looking for: STEM supplies & Flexible seating
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: coffee mugs 🙂
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: are engaged with their student’s learning and development and help bridge the gap between home and school.