Stephanie Worcester came from a long line of educators, but she says she never envisioned herself being one.

Worcester was born and raised mainly in Massachusetts but bounced around New England.

Worcester says she originally didn’t want to be a teacher because of her roots in education. She received her undergraduate degree from UNH College of Professional Studies.

However, after trying multiple jobs in business, she says it didn’t feel like her calling. She switched her undergraduate degree from business to education at Dallas Baptist University and has been teaching ever since.

When Worcester was in college, she was diagnosed with dyscalculia and ADHD, which she says she had struggled with throughout her school years.

Because of this diagnosis, Worcester says she was inspired to help others who might learn differently, prompting another reason to switch majors.

“I wanted to do something that served other people,” Worcester said.

When in Dallas, she worked for Shelton School as a learning specialist and teacher for 14 years, and The Hockaday School as a learning specialist for nine years.

Worcester says after her first time teaching a demo lesson at Greenhill, she wanted to teach at the school.

“The students were so engaged and intelligent,” Worcester said.

Worcester was hired as a 5th and 6th-grade English teacher, and also serves as a 6th-grade advisor.

“She can meet students where they are,” said the head of English and her co-worker, Ms. Nihill. “She is warm, collaborates well, passionate, and brings great ideas to the curriculum.”

Other colleagues of Worcester agree. Micheal Jenks, assistant head of Middle School says Worcester has a collaborative teaching style.

“She is an experienced teacher and good colleague,” said Jenks.

When she’s not in the classroom, you can find Worcester reading, volunteering, or spending time with her family.