Emily Lacy with Tuckahoe Middle School

YAY EMILY LACY! Emily Lacy, a math teacher at Tuckahoe Middle School, is today's Yay of the Day honoree! Superintendent Amy Cashwell honored her recently at TMS!

YAYWORTHY:

Nominator Rebecca Spigelmyer said,

"Mrs. Lacy goes above and beyond to build personal connections with her middle school students and celebrate their successes. Middle school can have a reputation for being a challenging time, but the teachers at Tuckahoe Middle School, especially Mrs. Lacy, work hard to challenge that narrative.

"With the many demands on their time and the number of students they teach, middle school teachers do not always have the opportunity to send parents notes of praise about their children. Mrs. Lacy, however, took the time to do just that. She sent me the most thoughtful email about her experiences with my son in her class so far this school year. Beyond her kind words, it was clear that she had taken the time to truly get to know him and his interests, including their mutual love of the Phillies. What makes this even more impactful is that she is teaching a challenging math course, with complex concepts. Knowing that my son has a teacher who both challenges him academically and makes the effort to build a genuine personal connection means so much. That kind of support can make all the difference in a child’s confidence and willingness to persevere when the material gets difficult. Mrs. Lacy is exactly the type of educator we need in middle school. Her hard work, dedication, and genuine care for her students and their families do not go unnoticed. Thank you, Mrs. Lacy!"
 
Thank you for all you do, Emily, to make a positive difference and move HCPS forward!

• No. 24 in a series. Nominate a staff member for a "Yay of the Day" at https://www.henricoschools.us/yay-of-the-day.