First-year FCPS teacher prepares for first day of school

FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. ( DC News Now ) — Frederick County students are not the only ones getting ready for the first day of school.

As the new academic year approaches, teachers prepare to welcome kids back to the classroom.

First-grade teacher Lynnsey Tressler may be new to teaching, but she is no stranger to the education world. Her parents were teachers, and she has always been interested in child development.

“I always enjoyed working with children,” said Tressler. “I taught some dance classes and did child development in high school, and I decided to go to school for dual certification in early childhood education and special education.”

Even though Tressler says she is nervous for the first day, she feels more than prepared to take on her first class, especially with assistance from other teachers.

“That’s made me feel a bit more confident, and the team leader has been really great in helping me navigate the administration as well as different staff in the building,” said Tressler.

Along with meeting with other teachers and putting together lesson plans, Tressler said the best part has been transforming her classroom into a comfortable space for her students.

“Our classroom is like our house, and I want to make sure that the students feel welcome,” she said. “I imagined having kind of more muted colors, a calm environment, and lots of room for independence, for students getting used to their routines.”

Ultimately, Tressler hopes to make a good first impression on her students and the school community.

“I really want to get to know the students on a personal level, and then make sure that there are whole-class relationships as well,” she said.

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