Teacher Name: Amanda Desormeaux

School: North Lewis Elementary

Position: Master Teacher

Q: How long have you been an educator or a staff member within education?

A: 22 years, August 2022

Q:What positions have you held? For how long?

A: Kindergarten Teacher 9 years, 1st grade Teacher 9 years, 2nd Grade 3 years, Lead Teacher 1 year

Q: What is/was your favorite position as an educator?

A: My favorite year so far was last year being Lead Teacher. I was able to have the best of both worlds. I was out of the classroom but still helped the students with academic intervention. I was also part of the Instructional Leadership Team working with the administrators.

Q: What changes have you noticed from your first year to now?

A: I have noticed lots of changes. Changes in curriculum, technology, student behavior, parental involvement, the list goes on and on.

Q: What are your future plans (retirement, promotion, etc.)?

A: My plan is to continue working until retirement with 30 years in the system. So, that means only 8 years left.

Q: What advice would you give to a new teacher or to anyone thinking about entering the world of education?

A: Go for it! Be ready to work hard. Be flexible because change is inevitable. Do it for the kids!

Q: What is a moment from your career that you’ll never forget?

A: I will never forget the day that I received a pair of high heel shoes from a student for teacher appreciation day. They weren’t even my size, but it was the sincere thought that counted.