Hi! My name is Brenda DySard and I’m thrilled to begin my seventh year at LME and my third-year teaching fifth grade. I’m especially excited to welcome back some familiar faces and to meet new students and families as we grow together as a classroom community.

I hold a Master of Education degree and have been teaching for 29 years. Even after all this time, I still feel incredibly fortunate to have a front-row seat to your child’s learning and development each day.

My husband and I live in Wake Forest with two rising high school juniors, one currently in college, and another living and working in Charlotte. We also share our home with two dogs Cooper, our gentle Havanese, and Brady, our playful new Goldendoodle, who both keep us smiling. Outside the classroom, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to live theatre and country concerts, restoring and decorating homes, and relaxing at the beautiful beaches of North Carolina.

This year, I look forward to building a supportive, inclusive classroom filled with leaders, learners, and kind-hearted individuals. Here's to an amazing school year ahead!