Miss Robin Layne - 3rd Grade

Miss Layne is an alumnus of Bethel College in McKenzie, TN. In May of 1999, she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with certification in grades Kindergarten through Eighth. Following graduation, she began her graduate coursework. She received a Master's of Arts Degree in Education when she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bethel College in May of 2002.

Her current teaching position at Spring Hill School is third grade where she has taught for the past six years. Prior to receiving her position at Spring Hill, she served as a substitute teacher in the Gibson County School District. During this time, she had the opportunity to experience a variety of grade levels and also fill in for the absence of a teacher on maternity leave.

She is currently a member of GCEA, TEA, and NEA. During 2002-03, she served as the Spring Hill School representative for the school district's Teacher Educational Council. Following that, she served as the representative from Spring Hill for the Northwest Teacher's Study Council Area II from 2004 until 2006. She has also served on several textbook committees in addition to serving as co-advisor for the school yearbook for the past two years.

In the past, Miss Layne has had the opportunity to attend several conferences for professional development. In the fall of 2001 and 2005, she served as a Spring Hill School representative for the TN Technology Conference. She attended the Beyond Access 5th Annual Inclusion Conference in 2001. In addition, she has had the opportunity in 2004 to travel to Memphis and participate in the Quest Center for Professional Development Grant Writing Workshop.

During the summer of 2001, she assisted two colleagues in conducting an in-service session for other third grade teachers in the school district. This in-service was a collaborative effort between her colleagues to train others on the implementation of Alpha Smart Keyboards for use in the third grade classrooms.

Miss Layne is currently serving as a Co-Director for the LEAP'S - Lottery for Education AfterSchool Program at Spring Hill School. This position has given her the opportunity to work with children in a small group setting while providing tutoring and enrichment activities. She is also piloting the Nancy Larson Science 3 Field Test Program in her classroom.

The faculty, staff, and students are extremely proud for Miss Layne and feel fortunate that she has chosen Spring Hill School to make a difference in the lives of children!