She pushes her students to excel and failure is simply not an option in her classroom. Others pride themselves on building relationships. “Some teachers pride themselves on having high expectations for students. Lindo “connects with her students on a daily basis,” EB Frink principal Michael Moon said.

If that student knows and feels you can relate to them regardless of race, creed or economic status, they will give you the same positive energy in return.” In equating teaching to servant leadership, Tilghman-Rouse said, “It is imperative that before we begin any type of curriculum or instruction that we make a conscious effort to form strong relationships and bond with our students and parents. “I make sure to try to interact with my students not only in the classroom but by showing up for them outside the classroom as well.” “I’ve found the best way to teach my students is by creating positive relationships with them,” Hudson said. Lindo’s selection for the district’s top teaching honor began with the naming of the 17 school honorees last fall and, in February, interviews with a panel of judges that narrowed that field to three finalists – Lindo, Northeast Elementary third-grade teacher Candace Tilghman-Rouse and Northwest Elementary physical education teacher Jordan Hudson.Īll three spoke as part of the program Tuesday night and all three emphasized the importance of connecting to students with the heart as well as with the head. A state Teacher of the Year is chosen from regional winners. She holds a bachelor of science degree in education from Western Carolina University and a masters of arts and learning degree from Nova Southeastern University.Īs LCPS Teacher of the Year, she will represent the district in the regional competition in December. I would like to say that I share this honor with all of them.”Ī native of Jamaica, Lindo started teaching in 2002 and came to LCPS in 2007 to teach at Rochelle Middle School. “Keeping my students engaged in learning and knowing that they are in a safe environment have made an impact not only on them, but on me,” she said after receiving her award from Superintendent Brent Williams. More than 200 LCPS administrators, teachers, staff and friends turned out for the event at the Lenoir County Shrine Club, celebrating the Teacher of the Year honorees from each of the district’s 17 schools and the top two classified employees for 2022-2023.Ĭalling all the nominees “true winners” for their unfailing contribution to education, Lindo told the crowd a teacher’s work largely comes down to building relationships. Lindo, who has spent the last five of her 20 years in the classroom at EB Frink Middle School, received the award Tuesday night at the district’s annual Employee Recognition Banquet. Pauline Lindo, who sees her seventh graders as individuals when it comes to teaching math but who thinks of them all as her “honeybuns” when it comes to encouraging them, is the LCPS Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023. The Rochelle Middle School boys’ basketball team also had a great season.KINSTON, N.C. It was a great experience for the girls.” “It gave them a sense of normalcy and a sense of team. “It meant a lot for the girls because from where they came from a lot of them never played basketball before and for them to be able to be successful and to see that they can do something, and a sense of normalcy after being involved with the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Rochelle Middle School Principal Andre Whitfield. The kids played in masks and adhered to the pandemic policies. Point Guard Des’nyah Croom said, “This year for me to be captain and teach the 6th and 7th graders the ability to get better I feel good. The girls learned from their coaches as well as one another. “We grew each game and I feel like we did well coming together.” “The season went well, it started out a little shaky because having to teach the girls the basics of the game and learning offense and defense,” said Tisha Dixon, the assistant girls’ basketball coach.

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