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.
Sadie Roubinek, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Question: How long have you worked in Lansing USD469?
Answer: This is my second year working at Lansing!
Question: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and the role you have within the school district?
Answer: This is my 6th year teaching. I have taught Science in the past, but Social Studies is my true passion. I love being able to teach 8th graders US History because we are able to have in-depth conversations about the development of our country and the role that they will soon play in it. I strive to make history exciting, relatable, and easy to understand for my students.
Question: What do you enjoy most about your role and the work you do in the school district?
Answer: I love being able to teach 8th graders as it is a very transitional year for them as they prepare for high school. They begin to look towards their future and develop skills that will set them up for the rest of their lives. Many become more and more mature throughout the year but there are still glimpses of them still being kids at heart.
Question: When you're not working, what hobbies or activities do you enjoy?
Answer: I enjoy spending time with my family at Sporting KC games, playing volleyball and traveling. I am unapologetically a cat lady! I have 4 cats: Fig, Frida, Feta, and Frank; sometimes my husband and I are quite literally herding cats.
Question: What is something unusual about you that most people don't know?
Answer: I have traveled to 23 countries, and I hope to be able to hit the 30 mark by the time I turn 30!
Question: Could you share a particularly heartwarming or memorable experience you've had while working with students or colleagues?
Answer: I recently had a student who will be a senior in high school share a funny memory from class when I taught her in 8th grade. Honestly, I had forgotten all about the game I had come up with as a part of the lesson and how much fun her class had with it until she reminded me. She went on to say that it was one of their favorite middle school memories. This interaction reminded me that even the things that we as teachers don't necessarily remember can make a huge impact on our students, even years down the line.
Question: What piece of advice would you like to offer to students to help them succeed and make the most of their educational journey?
Answer: My favorite phrase to tell students before big tests is: Don't panic, remember you know more than you think you do!