Teachers are amazing! They shape the lives of students from the time they enter school to when they graduate. We at Memphis Parent want to honor the people who parents depend on to help their children learn.
That’s why we are introducing a new monthly column where we will name a Memphis Parent Outstanding Teacher submitted by readers like you.
Our very first teacher to receive the Outstanding Teacher of the month award is Angela Robertson.
Ms. Robertson teaches second grade at Riverdale Elementary in Germantown and is loved greatly by her students and admired by their parents.
The parent who nominated her said that she is so selfless with her time with the children. Upon presenting Ms. Robertson with the award, another parent who happened to observe the presentation commented how Ms. Robertson even goes the extra mile to attend her son’s games.
Ms. Robertson has been teaching school since the fall of 1997. This is her third year at Riverdale.
She says she was inspired to become a teacher by a former teacher of hers, Mrs. Lee, who taught at Delano Elementary. Robertson says, “She inspired me to become the teacher I am today. I wanted to create the environment where kids couldn’t wait to come to school the next day, just as Mrs. Lee did for me.”
Her secret sauce is no special recipe; she simply gives her students all of her time and attention when she is with them, and they know that she is fully invested in helping them succeed. And reading is a big source for how she likes to guide the future of her students.
Ms. Robertson likes to share her favorite quote with her students, one she says will guide them for the rest of their lives. It’s from an author they are familiar with, Dr. Seuss: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
Memphis Parent presented Ms. Robertson with a gift card, a few classroom supplies, and treats for her students.
Fun Facts
(aka questions kids always love to ask)
What's your favorite color?
Red
Favorite food?
Chocolate
Where do you like to travel?
Beach!
Do you have a hobby?
Traveling with my family. My husband Sam and I have been married for 21 years. I have two daughters, Kaley (18) and Loren (15).