Fostering our Future Awards

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR: Early childhood - 6th grade: rob allen, 4th grade teacher at yorkville intermediate school

We have a lot of really good teachers here at Y115, but Mr. Allen is the best. He takes time to engage each student on an individual level and is always available via email or zoom for additional help.  

When our family came down with coronavirus, Mr. Allen drove to our house to leave materials on our doorstep so my child would not fall behind. My child continues to visit Mr. Allen’s classroom weekly, even though he’s in 5th grade. They catch up on how life is going at school and at home. They talk about the latest books they have read, and he regularly lends him the latest books in his favorite series.   

Mr. Allen’s emails to the parents are inspirational, motivational and make you reflect on how to be the best parent. Mr. Allen is a volunteer in the community and encourages students to volunteer too. I know that Mr. Allen has helped my child flourish academically and emotionally during this difficult and uncertain year of schooling. We are grateful for him.