Math Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Lindsay Spanhake who was recently named Middle School Math Teacher of the Year by the Nassau County Math Teacher’s Association. She was nominated for the award by instructional leader Andrew Casale for the way she encourages students every day, and her overall involvement in the school. In addition to serving as a math teacher, Ms. Spanhake is co-leader of the school’s Environmental Club, adviser of the Math Pioneers and chaperones all school dances and trips. In her classroom, she uses inquiry-based learning, promotes teamwork and tries to always connect math to their everyday lives.  She is a fine example of how the teachers here in Mineola are always going above and beyond for our kids.