Daniel, Jessica
7th Grade Science Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2000 Favorite thing about my job: Connecting with students 3 things I love: My family, Horseback riding, Sushi Favorite saying: Be a light, not a basket!
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Gray, Nicole
7th Grade Math Teacher
Born in: Murfreesboro, TN College attended: Middle Tennessee State University Started teaching in 1998 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the students light up and smile when understanding math. 3 things I love: Spending time with family, couponing, and gardening. Favorite quote: "Success comes from how much effort you give."
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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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Martin, Martha
Careers Teacher
From: Dickson, TN. Education: Maryville College, APSU Year I started working with students: 2004 Favorite thing about my job: Interacting with the students and seeing them grow. 3 things I love: My family, my dog, and nature. Favorite quote: "We all have an unsuspected reserve of strength inside that emerges when life puts us to the test." - Isabel Allende
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Milburn, Courtney
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Bloomington, IL College attended: Greenville College (now Greenville University), Illinois State Started teaching in: 2005 Favorite thing about my job: working with students to help them discover a love of history 3 things I love: Genealogy, Crafting, and Harry Potter Favorite quote: "You must be the change you wish to see in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi
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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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Potter, Todd
7th Grade ELA Teacher
From: Burns, TN Education: Bachelor of Arts, University of Tennessee-Martin; Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix; Master of Science in Teaching (secondary education), University of Tennessee-Martin Year I started working with students: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: I love interacting with the students and developing good teacher-student relationships. 3 things I love: I love the game of baseball and its history. I love to watch movies and classic films. I enjoy older music, especially the 80s. Favorite Quote: "Find the good and praise it." - Alex Haley
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Roberts, Scotty
7th Grade Wellness Teacher
Born in: Camden, TN College attended: Middle TN State University, Grand Canyon University Started teaching in:1997 Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with colleagues and students 3 things I love: Family, TN Vols, Sports Favorite quote: "Will you stay true to what you said you were going to do?" - Inky Johnson
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Stone, Carly
7th & 8th Science Teacher
From: McEwen, TN Education: Austin Peay State University Year I started working with students: 2022 Favorite thing about my job: Making connections with my students. 3 things I love: UT sports, Nashville Predators, and Food. Favorite Quote: "A champion is someone who is willing to be uncomfortable." - Pat Summitt
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Sullivan, Chip
7th/8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Born in: Burns, TN College attended: MTSU, CSU Pueblo Started teaching/coaching in: 2001 Favorite thing about my job: Putting on the show for the Youth of America 3 things I love: My dog, Pigg; Paddle Boarding; Bicycling on very smooth roads Favorite quote: "Life is nothing but the living of it."
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Wells, Rusty
7th/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Tennessee Tech University Started Teaching in: 2003 Favorite thing about my job: Inspiring young minds to believe the impossible 3 things I love: Travel, Sports, Travel Favorite quote: "Do what you can, with what you have, where your are." - Teddy Roosevelt
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