Educator Spotlight

Teacher Store Role Call

The Teacher Store spotlights a local K-12 educator each quarter in our series called Teacher Store Role Call! We want to recognize the amazing work educators are doing in and out of the classroom to support students and families in the community.

July

Name: Erin McFarland
School: Hoover Elementary – West Branch Community Schools
Role in Education: 2nd Grade Teacher
Additional Roles or Responsibilities: Building Leadership Team, Standards Review Committee
How long have you been in education? This will be by 17th year in teaching.
Volunteer Roles: West Branch PTO Board Member
What is your favorite thing about being an educator? Building a connection with students and families that lasts beyond the classroom. I love seeing current or past students/families in the community and being able to celebrate their accomplishments with them no matter how big or small it is.
What are you looking forward to this school year and/or favorite memory from this school year? I am looking forward to the beginning of the school year as a new start and learning more about a new set of students in our classroom community. I also look forward to our grade level field trip to Wickiup Hill since it is a place that not many students have been to before – it is exciting!
Favorite Teacher Store event or memory? I love going to all the different Teacher Store events – especially ones that involve one of my favorite coffee trucks, The Rural Revival.
Favorite school supply item of all time? Timers, Fidgets, Highlighters, Markers, Post-it Notes
Hobbies outside of education? I enjoy reading, playing with my kids and going to their events, listening to music, online shopping, and riding my bike.

Nomination Form

Do you know of a K-12 educator in the community who should be featured in our Educator Spotlight series? Fill out the nomination form below: