Bob Russell

Biography:

One thing I really remember from when I was a kid is how hard it was to make new starts. I love being a Vermonter! And it is a good thing. I have lived my whole life in Vermont. In fact, I have lived in seven different towns and cities in our great state! By the time I went to High School I was entering my fifth different school. This meant that I almost always felt like I was catching up, and often felt "dumb". Luckily there were some good teachers that helped me realize that I am not dumb. It turned out that I just needed to learn the things I was missing. Although this took a lot of time and hard work, the kid who had a hard time in school is now a teacher!

As a teacher I know that we can all achieve just about anything we want. We just need to learn the things we are missing. I am most excited when students are working hard at gradually learning the skills and understanding that will help them succeed!

When I am not teaching, I love hanging out with my kids, Ella and Bode[n]. My favorite activities are playing basketball, soccer, golf. I also hope to get back to skiing in the near future. Also, I love going on adventures in nature, and coaching eighth grade boys' soccer and baseball at Mt. Abe.