Jenn Carroll
Introduction: Hello! My name is Jenn Carroll. I am a fifth grade teacher at Lincoln Trail. This is my 6th year of teaching in Mahomet, 19th year of teaching.
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Birthday: July 10th
Hobbies: Reading, movies, yoga, spending time with my friends and family
Class Color or Theme: Bulldogs
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite College or Sports Team: Illini/Bears
Favorite Places to Shop: En Route, Yellow and Co
Favorite Places to Eat: Breaking Taco, Poke Bowl, Monical’s, Jimmy Johns
Favorite Snack: Cheetos, Flavored Popcorn, Dark Chocolate w/Caramel, Red Vine Licorice
Favorite Soda or Drink: LaCroix, Sparkling Ice, Diet Coke
Starbucks Order: Peppermint or Caramel Mocha
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Roald Dahl
For my classroom, I’m looking for: A pencil sharpener
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Clorox Wipes
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Support our schools
Other things to share: I appreciate all that you do to support our schools.
Elisa Dodge
Introduction: I am Elisa Dodge. This is my 13th year teaching, but third year teaching 5th grade at Lincoln Trail. I live in Mahomet with my husband and my two sons Weston (11) and Ryker (8).
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Birthday: November 6th
Hobbies: Exercise, being with my family, drinking coffee
Class Color or Theme: Super Heroes
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite College or Sports Team: Cubs
Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Target, Yellow and Company
Favorite Places to Eat: Los Zarapes, Texas Roadhouse
Favorite Snack: Puffy Cheetos, Gardettos, chocolate
Favorite Soda or Drink: Coke or Pepsi
Starbucks Order: Yo yo’s or Whisk to stay local but I love them all! Iced Vanilla Latte (with oatmilk)
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None, but I have a nut free classroom
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Jerry Spinelli
For my classroom, I’m looking for: More options for flexible seating. (And if I’m really dreaming… a popcorn machine)
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Cups
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: I love hearing about the kids telling parent all about the cool things we do or learn about at school. It means a lot when parents reach out to share those stories.
James Heinold
Introduction: This is my 27th year working at Lincoln Trail. All 27 years have been in 5th Grade.
Do you have an Amazon Wish List link? No
Birthday: March 20th
Hobbies: Reading, jogging, bicycling
Class Color or Theme: Sports
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite College or Sports Team: New York Yankees
Favorite Places to Shop: Dick’s Sporting Goods
Favorite Places to Eat: Taco Bell
Favorite Snack: Gummy Bears
Favorite Soda or Drink: Diet Dr. Pepper
Starbucks Order: Any Refresher Drink
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: JK Rowling
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Contact me whenever they have a question or are confused about something from school.
Ben Herriott
Introduction: I am in my 24th year of teaching, my 18th as a 5th grade teacher at Lincoln Trail.
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Birthday: November 11th
Hobbies: Woodworking, Gaming, everything family
Class Color or Theme: Blue and Orange – Lots of bulldogs (stuffed animals, figurines, etc.)
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite College or Sports Team: U of I / Chicago Bears
Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon
Favorite Places to Eat: Anywhere
Favorite Snack: Salty and Sweet
Favorite Soda or Drink: Propel
Starbucks Order: I don’t drink coffee, but a caramel latte is decent.
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Gary Paulson
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Amazon Gift Cards
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Mugs or ornaments
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Volunteer / support their child and me / send me uplifting notes
Other things to share: Thank you!
Dana Martin
Introduction: I am Mrs. Martin, a fifth grade teacher of 16 years, all here in Mahomet-Seymour. When I’m not teaching, I love spending time with my husband, Nick, and three kiddos, Will, Julia, and Finn. I’m excited for another great school year!
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Birthday: June 29th
Hobbies: Reading, shopping, and being a mom
Class Color or Theme: Black and White and Gold
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite College or Sports Team: Fighting Illini and Cubs
Favorite Places to Shop: Target
Favorite Places to Eat: Monicals, Breaking Taco, and Papa Dels
Favorite Snack: Chex Mix
Favorite Soda or Drink: Dr. Pepper
Starbucks Order: Iced Coffee with Cream & Caramel
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Sharon Draper
For my classroom, I’m looking for: support with 5G Packs Joy
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Reach out with what is going well and feedback for improvements.
Polly McCoy
Introduction: My name is Polly McCoy. This is my 20th year teaching. My husband, Joe, and I have two kids – Jake (12) and Andie (9).
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Birthday: May 24th
Hobbies: Reading, exercising, traveling
Class Color or Theme: Black and neutral
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite College or Sports Team: Fighting Illini
Favorite Places to Shop: Target and Amazon
Favorite Places to Eat: Seven Saints, Breaking Taco, Whisk
Favorite Snack: Chex mix and sour gummy candy
Favorite Soda or Drink: Iced tea, coffee
Starbucks Order: Venti blonde with extra cream
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Kate DiCamillo
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Anything 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: Send an unexpected email to let me know about the growth and progress they are seeing in their child throughout the year
Donna Moores
Introduction: I will be teaching fifth grade. I am a wife and mother.
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Birthday: March 23rd
Hobbies: Quilting, reading, biking, swimming
Class Color or Theme: Super hero
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite College or Sports Team: Ohio State Buckeyes
Favorite Places to Shop: Walmart, Amazon
Favorite Places to Eat: Panera, Chili’s, 5 Guys
Favorite Snack: Snickerdoodles
Favorite Soda or Drink: Diet Dr Pepper
Starbucks Order: None
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: Gluten, dairy
Favorite Children’s Book Author: JK Rowling
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Items for the class store, individually wrapped candy
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Allergic to fragrances and flowers
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Engage with what their children are doing in class.
Sandy Prather
Introduction: My name is Sandy Prather. I have been teaching in Mahomet for 22 years. My husband Daren and I have lived in Mahomet since 1994. Our 3 sons, Jacob, Lucas, and Matthew, all went through the Mahomet schools. Jacob is 32 and lives in Bloomington, Illinois. Lucas is 29 and married to Maggy. They live in Alton, Illinois. Matthew is our angel in Heaven. He passed away unexpectedly in March 2016. He was a senior at Mahomet. We love our community. Together we can do anything! I am so excited to get this year started. We are going to have a great time together.
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Birthday: April 21st
Hobbies: Reading, boating, dog sitting my grandpuppy, Ace
Class Color or Theme: Navy, blues, teals
Favorite Color: Blues
Favorite College or Sports Team: Illini, Bulldogs
Favorite Places to Shop: Prairie Gardens, Hobby Lobby
Favorite Places to Eat: Mahomet’s new Chop House restaurant
Favorite Snack: Heath Bars
Favorite Soda or Drink: Tea
Starbucks Order: Mocha/ vanilla flavored coffe – iced or hot
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Too many to choose just 1
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Some flexible seating items
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Spend time relaxing, talking, and playing with their kids.
Other things to share: It is a blessing to live and teach in this community. We can do so much when we all work together.
Amy Roberts
Introduction: I teach fifth grade at LT. I love doing anything that involves my family including camping, traveling, exploring new places and things, and even playing board games!
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Birthday: August 22nd
Hobbies: Crafting, DIY projects, traveling
Class Color or Theme: Gray, lime green, and turquoise
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite College or Sports Team: Bulldogs and U of I
Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Prairie Gardens, Target
Favorite Places to Eat: Jimmy Johns, Los Zarapes
Favorite Snack: Cookies
Favorite Soda or Drink: Diet Coke
Starbucks Order: Iced white chocolate mocha
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Too many to list! Just suffice it to say that I love books!
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Anything on my Amazon Wish List
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Coffee mugs, fresh flowers (I’m allergic)
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Are willing to work with me and communicate with me!
Jenny Simmons
Introduction: My name is Jenny Simmons! This is my second year at LT, although I have taught fifth grade for nine years! I moved from Tennessee! I love adventure, naps and chips and salsa! Go Vols!
Do you have an Amazon Wish List link? No
Birthday: April 2nd
Hobbies: Traveling, naps
Class Color or Theme: Neutrals/turquoise
Favorite Color: Neutrals
Favorite College or Sports Team: Tennessee Vols
Favorite Places to Shop: Tj Maxx/Homegoods/Target
Favorite Places to Eat: Any
Favorite Snack: Skinny Pop
Favorite Soda or Drink: Diet Dr. Pepper
Starbucks Order: SF Vanilla Latte
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: SF/ Low Carb
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Games for indoor recess
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Apples!
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Support me
Other things to share: