Teacher Turning Struggles Into Success | Roanoke News

A sixth-grade math teacher is turning heads—and classrooms—by making learning personal, powerful, and process-driven. Alexis Arnett at Brookville Middle School doesn’t just teach math; she builds confidence by demanding effort over perfection. Her mantra? “It’s okay not to know — it’s not okay not to try.” Students own their work, embrace mistakes, and grow through the grind. With lunchtime chats and morning greetings, she’s built trust that lets kids take risks and believe in themselves. Her goal? Prep them for high school and life beyond the classroom. Recognized with a $250 award from Blue Eagle Credit Union—and $250 for her school—Arnett’s impact proves that when teachers believe in their students, potential explodes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/56fc49d17a4616bc