NNPS Teaching & Learning
Kipp Rogers, Ph.D.
Chief Academic Officer
Darrell Pankratz
Executive Director
Secondary Teaching & Learning and K-12 Programs
Lori Wall
Director
Elementary Teaching & Learning
Phone: (757) 283-7850

Model Teachers: 3rd Grade
Meet this model teacher team and learn how college, career and citizen-ready skills come alive in their classrooms!
Lacy Thompson
Grade: 3rd Grade
School: B.C. Charles Elementary
Years Taught: 16
Why are you passionate about supporting fellow teachers?
I vividly remember being a new teacher, and I am forever grateful to my team and mentor who supported me every step of the way. I learned so much from them, and I want to support teachers any way that I can.
What is the best way to describe your classroom on a typical day?
Positive and consistent. It is important to set clear expectations for student behavior and to be consistent with daily routines and procedures. I have learned that students respond well to structure, positive encouragement, and being aware of their roles and responsibilities in the classroom. Building a class community is imperative to maximize learning and developing the whole child.
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