Born in: Charlotte, N.C.
College attended: Lipscomb University, Austin Peay University
Started teaching in: 1990
Favorite thing about my job: Showing people how powerful they are
3 things I love: Watching my boys play sports, spa time, and traveling
Favorite quote: "There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." - Albert Einstein

From: Dickson, TN
Education: Dental Staff Schools of Tennessee. RDA
Year I started working with students: 2023
Favorite thing about my job: The relationships with the staff and the kids.
3 things I love: Corgi's, outdoors, and family.
Favorite Quote: "You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try."  - Dolly Parton

Born in: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Started working with children in: 2021
Favorite thing about my job: Interacting with the children and building meaningful relationships with them
3 things I love: My children, homesteading, and cooking
Favorite quote: "In a world where you can be anything, be kind."

Born in: Nashville, TN
College attended: University of TN at Martin, Tennessee State University
Started teaching in: 1995
Favorite thing about my job: There simply is nothing more invigorating or humbling than to connect with a student in a way that changes that student's life.
3 things I love: Reading, traveling, and pie. 
Favorite quote: "Live your dream, do what you love, and cherish every moment." 

Born in: Waverly, TN
College attended: Austin Peay State University and Trevecca Nazarene College
Started working with children in: 2004
Favorite thing about my job: I love serving others and making people laugh/smile.
3 things I love: Reading, Crafting, Shark Tooth Hunting
Favorite quote:  "We are all broken. That's how the light gets in." - Ernest Hemingway