Chandler Public Schools

Kelli Robbins is the Math Specialist at Park Road Elementary.  She has been teaching for 17 years and 16 of those have been spent at Chandler Public Schools.  A Chandler alumna, she attended the University of Oklahoma and University of Central Oklahoma.  

Q  What led you to teaching?
A   I was fortunate enough to have some really great teachers growing up and always wanted to impact children the way they impacted me. 

Q   Did you have anyone who influenced your decision to become an educator?  
A   I had many wonderful teachers, but I will always remember Mrs. Kimble and the positive influence she had. She made me love to come to school daily. 

Q   What would you say most motivates you to teach?
A   I am motivated to teach because I believe that every child deserves to have someone that believes in them and pushes them to be the best person they can be. 

Q   What are you most excited or passionate about? 
A   Teaching each of my students to be kind compassionate individuals and to never stop learning. 

Q   What do you find most challenging about being a teacher?
A   Expectations from people that have never stepped foot in a classroom. 

Q   What's the best thing to happen since you started teaching? 
A   Watching former students become successful adults. 

Q   What profession other than your own would you most like to attempt? 
A   I would love to be a pediatrician.

Q   What are three things every teacher should own? 
A   Chocolate (lots of chocolate), caffeine, and a whistle. 

Kelli is married to Jeremy.  They have one son Kyle, a sixth grader at Park Road.  She enjoys spending time with her my family and friends, and attending all of Kyle’s activities.