Mrs.+Racine

Margo Racine- Before becoming a Title 1 Math and Reading Teacher I substitute taught in Michigan for two years. I loved the challenge of teaching all subjects to all grade levels, but I was ready for a class of my own. Michigan was not hiring at the time, so I decided it was time to move to North Carolina.

My first two years as a teacher for in Wake County I taught at East Wake Middle School. I enjoyed teaching seventh and eighth grade, but I found it very demanding (especially with two teenagers at home). The next seventeen years I taught fourth grade at Cary Elementary. I enjoyed teaching fourth grade very much. Now I have the pleasure of teaching reading and math to small groups of students in first through fifth grade.

I grew up Ypsilanti Michigan, where I lived for 35 years. I have been for married 35 years to David Racine. We were born a month apart and delivered by the same doctor (I think we were ment to be together). I have two adult children, my daughter Autumn is 34 years old and my son Calvin is 33. I am very happy that both of my children live in Raleigh. I enjoy spending time with my family.

I went to college at Eastern Michigan University. My bachelor’s degree is in Elementary Education all subjects and my master’s degree is in Elementary Education with a concentration in reading. I took ten years off between my first and second year of college. In 2009 I obtained National Board Certification.

Before becoming a teacher I was a chef at a cooking school. I always joke that I can teach any subject from the kitchen. For ten years I sold the crafts I made at art and craft shows. I still love to make things.

Now, in my spare time I enjoy traveling. I have spent time traveling in Mexico, Costa Rica, Turkey, Italy, France and many other European countries. Last summer I spent six week in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia, and Montenegro. Now I am researching and planning for a 6 week trip to Peru. I enjoy learning about different cultures, food, music, and art. I have learned a lot from my travels, and the people I have met. I share these experiences with my students.

The world is filled with so many wonderful things to experience and discover. My goal is to help students to learn, and to be happy people who enjoy life!