Meet New Fourth-Grade Teacher Tracy Manning

Tracy Manning; Elementary Teacher; Knight on HorseTracy Manning is no stranger to inspiring young minds. With nearly 30 years of teaching experience, she now  joins Middleburgh Central School District as part of the fourth-grade team.

Originally from Delmar, Tracy earned her bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from the University at Buffalo and later completed her master’s in education with a science concentration at Antioch University New England. Her career has taken her to diverse educational settings—from The Farm School to the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, and most recently, the Guilderland Central School District.

“I have a deep respect for kids and their ability to think deeply,” Tracy said. “I love finding connections between what we’re learning in the classroom and the real world.”

In her new role, Tracy is excited to focus on science and social studies through project-based learning.  

Favorite motto?  “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”– Aesop