Lindsey Conner
Physical Education
Introduction: I am returning to Lincoln Trail School for my 2nd year teaching PE. This will be my 15th year of teaching elementary physical education. I love teaching and staying active! Looking forward to this new school year!
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Birthday: October 29th
Hobbies: Hiking, Kayaking, & Gardening
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite College or Sports Team: Illini and Cardinals Baseball
Favorite Places to Shop: Hobby Lobby
Favorite Places to Eat: Filippos
Favorite Snack: chocolate covered pretzels or Trail Mix
Favorite Soda or Drink: Iced Tea
Starbucks Order: Vanilla Latte with whole milk
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
For my classroom, I’m looking for: mini trampolines
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Share stories or highlights about PE that have been brought home. It is always fun to hear about what activities the students enjoy or love!
Grace Doyle
Art
Introduction: Ms. Grace Doyle is a new member of the LT Encore crew, and she could not be more excited to get to be the school’s art teacher! After student teaching with Mrs. Jeramie Truax at Middletown Prairie in the spring, Ms. Doyle has the bonus of already knowing some of her incoming third graders.
Do you have an Amazon Wish List link? No
Birthday: January 18th
Hobbies: Art of any type, being outside in nature, listening to and playing music, biking, and anything that has to do with animals.
Class Color or Theme: Rainbow!
Favorite Color: Light aqua
Favorite College or Sports Team: UIUC – as I have just graduated
Favorite Places to Shop: Goodwill, Aldi, Petsmart
Favorite Places to Eat: Portillos or Lou Malnati’s
Favorite Snack: Watermelon
Favorite Soda or Drink: Lemonade
Starbucks Order: Iced vanilla sweet cream cold brew – venti
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: Eric Carle
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Colorful posters, decorations, and fun art making tools
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Coffee Mugs
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Reach out and share the impact that I am making with their student, or a project or activity that the student particularly enjoyed or brought home. It is wonderful to hear from the other end of things that we are making a difference.
Other things to share: If you are looking for someone to share pictures of your pets with, I am your gal!
Sarah Dyer
STEAM Lab
Introduction: My name is Sarah Dyer. This is my second year at the STEAM teacher at Lincoln Trail. I have taught for 17 years, spending the majority of that at LT in 5th grade. I look forward to all of the fun projects and activities this year with our students!
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Birthday: May 15th
Hobbies: Shopping, boating, family games
Class Color or Theme: Black and white and bold colors
Favorite Color: yellow/purple
Favorite College or Sports Team: Fighting Illini
Favorite Places to Shop: TJ Maxx, Target
Favorite Places to Eat: Los Zarapes, Poke Shack, Big Grove
Favorite Snack: Trail mix, almonds, gardettos
Favorite Soda or Drink: Diet Coke
Starbucks Order: Vanilla Almond Shaken Espresso
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
For my classroom, I’m looking for: Hands on activities or crafts
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Flair Pens, mugs
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Send me a quick message
Sue Keeble
Music
Introduction: Greetings! My name is Mrs. Keeble and I’m the music teacher at Lincoln Trail. I’ve been teaching in the district for over 17 years and it has been an absolute joy.
Do you have an Amazon Wish List link? No
Birthday: November 3rd
Hobbies: Cooking, reading, time with friends and family
Class Color or Theme: Music
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite College or Sports Team: University of Illinois
Favorite Places to Shop: Kohls
Favorite Places to Eat: Kohinoor
Favorite Snack: Popcorners
Favorite Soda or Drink: Sparkling water
Starbucks Order: Mocha
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Favorite Children’s Book Author: John Lithglow
For my classroom, I’m looking for: a gong
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: used keyboards
It means the most to me when the parents of my students: Send nice notes
Melissa Wills
Library
Introduction: I’ve been at Lincoln Trail for 16 years and I love books, teaching, my students, and my family (including my dog Joey).
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Birthday: July 16th
Hobbies: Reading, exploring new cities, cooking
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite College or Sports Team: Illini/Cubs
Favorite Places to Shop: Target/Amazon
Favorite Places to Eat: Sunsinger
Favorite Snack: Chocolate with Caramel or Toffee
Favorite Soda or Drink: Hint Water
Starbucks Order: Chai Latte
Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: None
Thank you, but I don’t need anymore: Post-its