Name
Connor Roberts
Age
25
Company/Organization
Lakeshore Public Schools
What Does Your Company/Organization Do?
Education
Education
– Lakeshore High School Graduate – Grand Valley State University – Bachelor’s of Science: Health and Physical Education – Current Grad Student at Western Governors University: Master’s in Secondary Mathematics Education
Accomplishments
– Multiple deans list semesters at GVSU – Held an e-board position in a student organization at GVSU – Undefeated season 2024/25 Lakeshore Freshman Basketball – Current head JV basketball coach at Lakeshore High School – WR coach at Lakeshore High School
What else do you hope to accomplish by the age of 40?
I hope to continue to grow as an educator and coach throughout the years. I would also like to get a second master’s degree in educational leadership.
Current City
Stevensville
Place You Were Born
St. Joseph, MI
What was your first job?
My first job was a summer job right out of high school as a dish washer/prep cook at Red Coach Donuts when they first opened
What’s the best advice you ever got?
The best advice I ever got was in order to grow as a person and as a professional you need to step outside of your comfort zone, invest in yourself, and be patient yet ambitious
Who inspires you most?
My Father Jim Roberts
That one thing about you we’d be most surprised to learn.
That although only 25, I am going into my 8th season of coaching sports.
What do you love to do in your downtime?
In my free time I enjoy golfing, boating, and watching sports.
What book are you reading now?
“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” By Stephen R. Covey
Volunteer activity you love the most.
The volunteer activity that I enjoy the most is volunteering for events at the school or coaching sports
What motivates you to give back to your community?
What motivates me to give back to the community is seeing others succeed throughout time as well as being able to help others that may be in need.
What Superpower would you most love to have?
The ability to fly
What would you like to leave behind as your legacy once you are gone?
What I would like to leave behind as my legacy would be to leave a positive and lasting impact of hard work, integrity, and resilience in our community through education and athletics.
What does the honor of being named to the 40 Under 40 most mean to you?
Being named to the 40 Under 40 alongside other dedicated professionals is a very special and meaningful moment. I am honored to be selected.
