Lindsey Denault
Introduction: Hello! My name is Lindsey Denault and I love teaching 4th graders at Lincoln Trail!
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Birthday: February 19th
Hobbies: CrossFit, Running, Reading, Gardening, Baking
Class Color or Theme: Lime Green, Purple, and Teal
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite College or Sports Team: Chicago Cubs
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, TJ Maxx, and any thrift store!
Favorite Places to Eat: Kofusion, Poke Shack, Seven Saints, Whisk
Favorite Snack: Apples, unsalted almonds, beef jerky, protein bars
Favorite Soda or Drink: Key Lime La Croix
Starbucks Order: Cold Brew with a splash of cream
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Kate DiCamillo
For my classroom, I’m looking for: games or puzzles
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Coffee Mugs
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: offer a kind word-it always means so much!
Jill Lager
Introduction: I’ve lived in Mahomet for 10 years with my son Jaedon, daughter Jolee, and husband Justin. I love shopping, designing, baking and yoga. I love watching baseball and rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals!
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Birthday: March 5th
Hobbies: Designing, Yoga, Baking, Reading, Shopping, Gardening
Class Color or Theme: Navy, teal, gold, pink
Favorite Color: Teal
Favorite College or Sports Team: University of Illinois/St. Louis Cardinals
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, TJ Maxx, Hobby Lobby
Favorite Places to Eat: Breaking Taco, Los Zarapes, Black Dog, Seven Saints
Favorite Snack: Pub Mix, Peanut M&Ms, Chocolate Chip Cookies and Bundt Cakes
Favorite Soda or Drink: Starbucks Strawberry Refreshers or Cherry Coke
Starbucks Order: Strawberry Refresher with no dry berries
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Patricia Palocco
For my classroom, I’m looking for: the latest books and fun writing pens and pencils
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Coffee Mugs, lotion or candles
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Read with their kids
Todd Metzger
Introduction: I grew up in Mahomet. I am passionate about sports and helping develop the youth of Mahomet. I coach varsity basketball and youth travel baseball. I am a coffee enthusiast.
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Birthday: October 27th
Hobbies: sports
Class Color or Theme: orange and blue
Favorite Color: orange and blue
Favorite College or Sports Team: Fighting Illini
Favorite Places to Shop: Dicks Sporting Goods
Favorite Places to Eat: Starbucks and Texas Roadhouse
Favorite Snack: Cheddar Chex Mis
Favorite Soda or Drink: Iced Coffee with vanilla
Starbucks Order: Iced Coffee with vanilla and skim
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: nuts
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Rob Buyea
For my classroom, I’m looking for: alternate seating
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: coffee mugs
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: let me know when their kids are having a great time learning
Other things to share: Go Bulldogs!
Tecia Mills
Introduction: I have been a fourth grade teacher at Lincoln Trail for nine years, and I am looking forward to another great year!
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Birthday: November 21st
Hobbies: Running, reading, biking, and baking
Class Color or Theme: Chevron and Rae Dunn
Favorite Color: Teal
Favorite College or Sports Team: University of Illinois teams or any Chicago Team
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, Amazon, and Home Goods
Favorite Places to Eat: Chipotle, Chick Fil A, Seven Saints
Favorite Snack: Skinny Pop, Peanut M & Ms, Puppy Chow, Chocolate Chip Cookies
Favorite Soda or Drink: Diet Coke
Starbucks Order: Skinny Vanilla Latte (hot)
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Roald Dahl
For my classroom, I’m looking for: lamination film, cardstock, crayola dry erase markers, ultra fine sharpie markers
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Teacher mugs
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: are partners with us in the education process and are just supportive of teachers.
Brooke Plotner
Introduction: Hello Bulldog family! I am Miss Plotner from 4B and this will be my 6th year of teaching at Lincoln Trail. I really looking forward to the 2022-2023 school year!
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Birthday: April 6th
Hobbies: Cricuting, Painting, Yoga, Volleyball, Cooking & Baking, Reading
Class Color or Theme: Cactus, Farmhouse
Favorite Color: Mint Green
Favorite College or Sports Team: Illinois State University, St. Louis Cardinals
Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Target, Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, Home Goods
Favorite Places to Eat: Breaking Taco, Whisk, Seven Saints, Panera, Chipotle
Favorite Snack: PopCorners, Chex Mix, Almonds, Sugar-free peanut butter cups, Ghirardelli caramel squares
Favorite Soda or Drink: Celsius or Alani energy drinks, Gatorade Zero, Sprite Zero
Starbucks Order: Iced Passion Tango Tea with 1 Stevia and a scoop of Strawberries
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Kate DiCamillo, Lauren Tarshis, & Jory John
For my classroom, I’m looking for: new books and colorful cardstock
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: mugs or tumblers
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Are supportive, communicative, and share events in their children’s lives with me!
Kristine Rousseau
Introduction: Hello, my name is Mrs. Rousseau, and I am a huge Pittsburgh sports fan. I have two chinchillas named Rooney and Bettis. I love coffee, hugs, and a good laugh.
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Birthday: November 8th
Hobbies: Crafting, DIY projects, and baking
Class Color or Theme: Purple
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite College or Sports Team: Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates
Favorite Places to Shop: Target and Amazon
Favorite Places to Eat: Los Zarapes, Jimmy Johns, and Seven Saints to name a few
Favorite Snack: popcorn, chex mix, chips
Favorite Soda or Drink: Dr. Pepper, Cherry Coke
Starbucks Order: vanilla latte
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Brandon Mull
For my classroom, I’m looking for: items off my Amazon wishlist
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: mugs
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: get fun chinchilla chew toys
Katelin Schroeder
Introduction: Hi! I’m Mrs. Schroeder and I teach 4th grade at LT! I love teaching all subjects, but math is my favorite. When I’m not teaching, you can usually find me hanging out with my kids!
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Birthday: July 10th
Hobbies: Reading, Running, Crafting, Baking, Boating
Class Color or Theme: Black and White with Neon Pops of Color!
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite College or Sports Team: Illini
Favorite Places to Shop: TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Hobby Lobby
Favorite Places to Eat: Monicals, Chipotle, Seven Saints, Panera
Favorite Snack: Sour Skittles
Favorite Soda or Drink: Diet Coke
Starbucks Order: Pink Drink
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Dr. Seuss
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Glow Party Supplies, New Release Books, Flexible Seating
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Send in nice notes
Other things to share: Welcome to the 4D Fam!
Stacy Shotkoski
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Birthday: July 14th
Hobbies: Outdoors, sports events, knitting/crochet
Class Color or Theme: Travel/Wanderlust/Space blue/green
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite College or Sports Team: Cubs
Favorite Places to Shop: Locally
Favorite Places to Eat: Locally
Favorite Snack: Protein, keto, no-sugar, salty treats, flex chips
Favorite Soda or Drink: Americano with stevia packet, diet coke
Starbucks Order: Warm or cold coffee with splash half and half and two stevia/truvia packets
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Author: Roald Dahl
For my classroom, I’m looking for: fidgets and engagement items
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: mugs
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Have grace
Kody Thomas
Introduction: My name is Kody Thomas, my wife (Allison) and I have 3 children (Kanen, Kylar, and Kenna). When I am not teaching, I am coaching or watching sports. In my free time I enjoy coffee, playing outside with my kids, and a good book. Destin, Florida is my happy place.
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Birthday: July 26th
Hobbies: Reading, Coaching, Woodworking
Class Color or Theme: Orange and Navy Blue
Favorite Color: Navy
Favorite College or Sports Team: Illini or Cubs
Favorite Places to Shop: Target
Favorite Places to Eat: Papa Dels
Favorite Snack: Snickers
Favorite Soda or Drink: SmartWater
Starbucks Order: White Chocolate Mocha (Hot)
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: J.K. Rowling
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Graphic Novels, flex seating
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: are actively engaged in their children’s success.
Other things to share: Looking forward to the opportunity to give back to my community.
Erin Vaughn
Introduction: Hi! I’m Erin and my husband Chip, daughter Luna and dog Murphy (not pictured) and I just relocated to Illinois (from NJ) this summer. We love it here so far and I am looking forward to a great year!
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Birthday: July 17th
Hobbies: Target Runs, Hanging out with my toddler and fur baby, and trying new foods/restaurants with my husband.
Class Color or Theme: Black and White Polka dots, gold, plants
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite College or Sports Team: Wake Forest Demon Deacons & Baltimore Ravens & Os!
Favorite Places to Shop: Target or Amazon
Favorite Places to Eat: Anywhere with tacos
Favorite Snack: White Cheddar Popcorn
Favorite Soda or Drink: Strawberry Lemonade
Starbucks Order: Dirty (1 shot) Chai Tea Latte with coconut milk
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Flexible seating options
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Tissues or clorox wipes
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Communicate any concerns or wonderings with me; no matter how small! Also share the happy things and when students share things they are loving that we are doing 🙂
Other things to share: I’m so excited to be a bulldog!