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SPOTLIGHT MRS. ALICIA ROBINSON
Do South ® has joined forces with Bo okish, our area’s only independent bo okstore, in an effort to shine the spotlight on deserving teachers in our community! Local teachers complete the form and wish list online and then books from their wish list can be purchased from Bookish at a twenty percent discount by anyone wanting to show their support! Each month, we will feature a local teacher doing great things for area children. This month, we are proud to introduce you to Mrs. Alicia Robinson, a 4th grade teacher at King Elementary in Van Buren, Arkansas. To all teachers, we love you and thank you for all you do!
Tell us about your teaching journey. How long have you been a teacher? Where have you taught? What grades and subjects do you teach? I am a fifth-year teacher, teaching 4th grade. I started my teaching career after staying home with my children while they were young. I have spent my entire career in the same classroom at King Elementary in Van Buren. Being a graduate from Van Buren I was thrilled to be back at my alma mater and strive every day to be a positive influence for my students. I teach all core subjects.
What do you like about being a teacher? I love hearing the students' version of the world around
KING ELEMENTARY VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
them. Looking at the world through a child’s eyes is one of the biggest blessings about my job. Fourth graders are at an age where they are listening and paying
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