Adcock, Sharon
Special Populations Teacher
Born in: Clarksville, TN
Colleges attended: Austin Peay State University, Tennessee State University, Trevecca Nazarene University
Started teaching in: 1999
Favorite thing about my job: Seeing student's succeed
3 things I love: Coffee/Flavored Coffee Creamer, Desk Supplies, My dog
Favorite quote: "What the mind can conceive it can achieve" - Unknown
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Bishop, Yvette
Paraprofessional
Born in: Nashville, TN
Started working with children in: 2011
Favorite thing about my job: I love seeing the excitement in students' eyes when something they’ve been struggling with finally makes sense.
3 things I love: I love anything pumpkin or lemon flavored. I have a large Christmas ornament collection. I love flamingoes.
Favorite quote: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Fun Fact: I have been married to my husband for almost 40 years. We have two daughters. I am Mimi to 4 precious granddaughters. We have a fur baby named Little Man.
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Black, Thelma
Special Populations Assistant
From: Dickson, TN
Education: NSCC
Year I started working with students: 2021
Favorite thing about my job: Helping the students learn and grow.
3 things I love: My family, vacations, and shopping.
Favorite Quote: "No rain, no flowers."
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Cline, Melinda
Sped Assistant
From: Nashville, TN
Education: Nashville Tech - Associates in Secretarial Science
Started working with students: 2000 Favorite thing about my job: Helping the children and seeing their smiles, kids, admin, and staff.
3 Things I Love: Exercise, time with family and friends, and chocolate.
Favorite Quote: "Live, Love, Laugh every day." What I want you to know: I want you to succeed and I am here to help you with that.
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Gilliam, Ron
Interventionist
Born in: Rayon City, TN
College attended: Middle Tennessee State University
Started teaching in: 1991
Favorite thing about my job: Getting to meet over 100 new people each school year.
3 things I love: My Family, Reading, Classic Movies
Favorite quote: "What is truth?" - Pontius Pilate
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Guire, Judy
RTI2 Behavior Specialist
From: Nashville, TN Education: Austin Peay State University -- Psychology Year I started working with students: 1989 Favorite Thing About My Job: I love knowing that I have made a difference in a child's day and life. 3 Things I Love: My family, windchimes, the woods, the night sky, sunrise and sunset, the ocean. Favorite Quote: "Learn how to separate the majors from the minors. A lot of people don't do well simply because they major in minor things." What I want you to know: I am always here for you!
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Hendrix, Carol
Intervention Manager
Born in: Memphis, TN
College attended: Bethel University, Vanderbilt University
Started teaching in: 1995
Favorite thing about my job: Being around students who are learning and growing at such an important stage of their lives
3 things I love: Architecture and design, reading, and attending Bible studies.
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Kersting, Robin
Special Populations Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN
College attended: MTSU
Favorite thing about my job: Meeting new people of all ages!
3 things I love: Shopping, listening to music and my family
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Lampley, Pamela
SPED Paraprofessional
Born in: Dallas, Texas
Started working with children in: 2004
Favorite thing about my job: My favorite thing is when I am trying to teach something to a child who is having difficulty understanding and the light bulb comes on when they get it!
3 things I love: Traveling in our RV, my family and friends/coworkers.and the beach! Favorite Quote: "No child learns the same way!"
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Masters, Meredith
Special Populations Assistant
Born in: Sturgis, Kentucky
College attended: Western Kentucky University, Murray State University
Started teaching in: 1995
Favorite thing about my job: Working with and encouraging students
3 things I love: Being with my family, spending time with my friends, and shopping
Favorite quote: "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin
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Nicks, Rita
RTI Instructor
From: Dickson, TN
Education: Middle Tennessee State University, Bachelor of Science; Austin Peay State University, Masters in Administration and Supervision
Year I started working with students: 1981
Favorite thing about my job: The kids.
3 things I love: Chocolate, candles, and popcorn.
Favorite quote: "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13 What I want you to know: I take great pride in educating our nation's greatest resources your children. Thank you for allowing me to touch the hands of our future and having a small part in their growth to become an adult.
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Penn, Devin
Special Populations Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: Nashville State Community College and King University
Started teaching in: 2022
Favorite thing about my job: I love building long-lasting relationships with the students and staff.
3 things I love: I love my 4 pit boxers mix dogs (Birdie,Babyluck,Reyna & Rosie). I love baking and cooking all different types of foods. I love hanging out with my niece Kenzlie. Favorite quote: "Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul." Proverbs 16:24
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Spratt, Kristen
Interventionist
From: Kentucky
Education: University of Colorado B.A.; MTSU Master of Library Science
Year I started working with students: 2016
Favorite thing about my job: The Kids!
3 things I love: Reading, winter, and learning about special needs/autism.
Favorite Quote: "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle you know nothing about."
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Whitwell, Vicki
Speech Therapist
Born in: Nashville, TN
College attended: Tennessee State University
Started teaching in: 1997
Favorite thing about my job: Helping all students communicate effectively
3 things I love: Reading, Nature, My Grandchildren
Favorite quote: "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller
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