Adcock, Sharon
Special Populations Teacher/ERC
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
SPED Assistant
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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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 will do everything I can within my power to make sure that your child succeeds here with us at Burns Middle School and hopefully build a lasting friendship with them as well.
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Faught, Nash
Sped Assistant
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Gilliam, Ron
Interventionist
Born in: Rayon City, TN
College attended: Middle Tennessee State University
Started working in education: 1991
Favorite thing about my job: It is very rewarding helping students strengthen their reading skills.
3 things I love: Reading, old movies, muscle cars Favorite quote: "Once you've read a book you care about, some part of it is always with you." – Louis L'Amour
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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 working in education: 1983
Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students who are struggling academically improve in reading and math.
3 things I love: Architecture and interior design, reading and 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 Assistant
Born in: Dallas, Texas
Started working in education: 2004
Favorite thing about my job: Watching A child’s face light up when they finally understand what you’re teaching them.
3 things I love: I enjoy traveling in our RV, sitting on the beach and family time. Favorite Quote: "Education is a journey offering wisdom, and motivation to keep the child moving forward." What I want you to know: I am a wife, a mother and a Nana and understand that no child learns the same way, and my objective is to teach in a way that the children understand.
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Moreland, Michelle
SPED Assistant
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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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Vickery, Adam
SPED Assistant
From: Burns, TN Education: Austin Peay, Bachelors of General studies with a concentration in health Started working in education: 2024 Favorite thing about my job: My favorite part of the job is watching students grow and learn 3 things I love: I enjoy fishing, football, and family Favorite Quote: "You do not find the happy life. You make it." – Camilla Eyring Kimball
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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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