🌟 Teacher Spotlight: Lucille Portley 🌟
Years Teaching: 34.8 years
Grades Taught: Kindergarten through 8th Grade
Subjects Taught: English, Speech-Language Pathology
Most Memorable Moments:
Lucille’s teaching journey is filled with moments that reflect her resilience and heart. One defining chapter was navigating the challenges of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic — a time that taught her the power of adaptability, creativity, and perseverance. From virtual lessons to returning student visits and those irreplaceable hugs, every connection left a lasting impact.
Advice to New Teachers:
Focus on relationships: Build meaningful connections with students, colleagues, and the community.
Prioritize flexibility and balance: Be ready to adapt and always make room for self-care.
Maintain work-life balance: Let your personal life thrive alongside your professional one.
Be proactive: Anticipate challenges and stay one step ahead.
Commit to lifelong learning: Join professional groups, seek feedback, reflect often, ask for help, and grow from every experience.
What She’ll Miss the Most:
The smiles, the stories, the students — and every hug along the way.
💛 Thank you, Lucille, for your unwavering commitment, your wisdom, and the grace with which you've guided generations. Your legacy lives on in the voices, confidence, and lives of those you've helped shape. Wishing you joy, peace, and fulfillment in your next chapter! 💛
