Erin Hart is a fourth grade teacher at Fair Grove Elementary School. During her time teaching, Hart has shown her dedication to helping students understand difficult subjects, and supporting her fellow teachers.
Hart has always wanted to teach since she was a child, with the passion starting from a previous teacher, “I have always wanted to teach. I had a third grade teacher that made a huge impact in my learning and I wanted to do the same.”
Being a teacher for many years, the career has changed Hart significantly. She explained, “Teaching has made me a better person, just being around the students and watching them have compassion and helping each other.”
Christina Snitker, another Fair Grove fourth grade teacher, stated her experience working with Hart for many years, “Mrs. Hart has been a wonderful teammate over the years. We’ve shared many laughs together, and she’s taught me several math strategies that I now use with my students.” Snitker continued, “She has been a supportive colleague and someone I’ve really enjoyed working with.”
Gabby Randle (4), a current student of Hart, explained her favorite thing about Hart, “She’s kind, helpful, and nice.” Marion Miller (4) added, “I like how she teaches math, and she’s also kinda funny.”
Will Tucker (4) stated, “She’s probably the nicest teacher I’ve ever had, and I like her British accent.”
Hart expressed how her college had many opportunities that prepared her for the future, “My college, University of Northern Iowa, has many opportunities to work with students in classrooms and other teachers.”
Stevie Hart (7), one of Hart’s children, is a current student at Fair Grove Middle School. Hart expressed her opinion on having her child at the same school she teaches, “I love having my own children in the school. I get to see them grow and know they are getting a well rounded education here at Fair Grove. I am even lucky enough to get to see them sometimes during the day.”
Throughout her years of teaching, Hart has always loved helping students and giving them that feeling of understanding. Hart explained, “I can see them light up when they have worked so hard on something difficult, and then their light bulb moment of understanding.”
