Kelly Walsh High School Science teacher, Alicyn (Ali) Roberson has worked in the Natrona County School District since 2013, having taught Chemistry and Physical Science.
Known for her innovative and exciting teaching methods, Assistant Principal Wayne Tuttle describes the joy in learning found in her classroom, “She brings science to life! Students explore fireworks when working on naming compounds, discover how soap fights off disease while studying bonding, and study nuclear energy and its potential future while learning about nuclear chemistry. She sprinkles in great, innovative learning opportunities as well. Her mission in the classroom is to create a classroom environment that supports 21st-century skills, such as collaboration, growth mindset, and resiliency. She is committed and professional and works tirelessly to help her students, peers, and school succeed. She does all of this with humility, the celebration of others, and a servant’s heart.”
Ali works dedicatedly to support all students while recognizing them for their triumphs and successes, “I hope that my students feel valued, cared for, and authentic in my classroom. I hope they know that I have extremely high expectations for their growth and that we are going to work hard every day. I hope they see my passion for chemistry and find joy in learning about atoms. I hope they feel like they can accomplish anything they set their minds to in my room and learn to be less scared of taking risks. I hope that my students know that I care about them, not just as my student, but as they grow up and build their future. I celebrate their successes as they grow and always appreciate knowing that they are doing well, even when they are no longer in my classroom.”
Having exceptional educators who went the extra mile to ensure her academic success inspired Ali to do the same for her students, “I will forever be grateful to the teachers that invested in me and pushed me to achieve more than I thought possible. I want to be a person in my student’s life that will support them in their education, help them decipher their future plans, and be an active listener; they just need to be heard. Being a teacher is so much more than teaching standards, and my hope is that as this life goes on, my students remember me like I remember my favorite teachers. Teachers can have boundaries, high expectations, and hold students accountable–provided that they meet those same expectations–and still demonstrate that they care about them in the process. I believe that students will be successful in my classroom, and I want them, above all, to believe that they matter to me.”
Congratulations, Ms. Roberson, on this recognition for your exceptional contributions to educational excellence in our community.
Additionally, we would like to celebrate and share our congratulations to each of the NCSD Certified Teachers nominated by their colleagues in the district for the Natrona County School District's Teacher of the Year award program. Nomination criteria included that the applicants must teach pre-kindergarten through grade twelve and plan to continue in an active teaching status. Additionally, they must have the respect and admiration of their colleagues and:
- Is an expert in their field who guides students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve excellence,
- Collaborates with colleagues, students, and families to create a school culture of respect and success,
- Deliberately connects the classroom and key stakeholders to foster a strong community at large,
- Demonstrates leadership and innovation in and outside of the classroom walls that embodies lifelong learning, and
- Expresses themselves in an engaging and articulate way.
Congratulations to the following nominees on this exceptional recognition!
- Angela Barnosky
- Chris Beamer
- Jennifer Bonnett
- Micade Brack
- Kathy Flemming
- Britney Holbrook
- Amy Hoppens
- Jennifer Leimback
- Melissa Mattila
- Hannah Miller
- Bryce Mittelstadt
- Schlee Weis