A Full Circle Connection
By: Anne Roberts, Kindergarten Teacher at Atwood Primary School
Sofia DeRosby, a 2025 graduate of Messalonskee High School, first met Mrs. Roberts in 2012 as a Kindergarten student in her class at Vassalboro Community School. While there are no photos of them together from that year, one special memory remains—a photo of their feet, capturing the moment Sofie expressed her wish to have Mrs. Roberts’ boots.
Years later, both Sofie and Mrs. Roberts found themselves in RSU 18 once again. Upon reconnecting, they discussed the idea of Sofie volunteering in Mrs. Roberts’ current Kindergarten classroom at Atwood Primary School. During the 2023–2024 school year, Sofie began volunteering to earn community service hours and soon expressed interest in continuing her work into the 2024–2025 school year.
Sofie quickly became a valued part of the classroom. The Kindergarteners adored her and would eagerly ask each day if it was a “Sofie Day.” She jumped right in, helping students with their work and becoming a positive and supportive presence in the room.
The connection between Sofie and Mrs. Roberts has truly come full circle—from a bright-eyed Kindergarten student to a capable and caring young woman with a natural gift for working with children. #WeAreRSU18
