Our "Employee Spotlight" series aims to showcase the unique personalities, talents, and stories that contribute to the success of Lansing USD469. This section celebrates the incredible individuals who make our Lansing USD469 community thrive.
Brandi Lynn, 2nd Grade Teacher
Question: How long have you worked in Lansing USD 469?
Answer: This is my 27th year in the district.
Question: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and the role you have within the school district?
Answer: I taught 4th grade my first 15 years in the district. Since then, I have been teaching 2nd and 3rd grade.
Question: What do you enjoy most about your role and the work you do in the school district?
Answer: All the relationships I have made over the years with students and colleagues is what I have enjoyed most during my time in Lansing. I have worked with amazing colleagues over the years.
Question: When you're not working, what hobbies or activities do you enjoy?
Answer: When I am not working, I enjoy spending time baking, reading, gardening, and spending time with my family. I am always their biggest supporter! My daughter works for KSDE and so education is discussed a lot at the dinner table. My oldest son is a senior in electrical engineering at K-State and my youngest is a sophomore at Tonganoxie.
Question: What is something unusual about you that most people don't know?
Answer: I married my high school sweetheart. He took a city girl and introduced me to country living. We built a house on 10 acres in Tonganoxie. Our kids have been active 4H members and we currently have a small herd of cattle. I must admit I love the arrival of baby calves in the spring time!
Question: Could you share a particularly heartwarming or memorable experience you've had while working with students or colleagues?
Answer: My fondest memories go back to when I started at Lansing teaching 4th grade. I taught with Connie Evans, Barb Munsterman, Priscilla LoPresti, and Carol Caplinger. They took me under their wing and taught me everything I needed to know. I soaked in all of their wisdom! I will always appreciate their support and cherish the friendships that were made.