Staff Spotlight

First Grade Teacher Sierra Hepner

By Ms. Hepner
Spotlight
April 18, 2024

We are continuing our rebooted Staff Spotlight series of blog posts to introduce the community to more of our staff. Recently, we've added a nomination question to the survey, and this week, Sierra Hepner was nominated. She has been a member of the first grade team since she started her teaching career here four years ago.

What do you love about Haycock?

I love my amazing first graders and the first grade team! 

What makes you smile or brings you calm?

My students and my yellow Labrador Retriever, Maggie. 😊

What books are you currently reading?

I’m currently reading None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell. My favorite genres are mysteries and thrillers.

What other media entertains you?

I like to watch comedies and true crime documentaries on TV. I love the Harry Potter movies, and my favorite singer is Taylor Swift.  

What fills your time outside of school?

I love to read, draw, do puzzles, and swim. I also love animals!

Our students love "fun facts" about people and topics. What's a fun fact about you?

I was in the Virginia Tech marching band’s color guard for 5 years. I got to perform at the Battle of Bristol in 2016 which holds the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at an NCAA football game.

ms. hepner waving a virginia tech flag as a member of the color guard. she wears a grey tee shirt and black shorts