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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Allen, Shannon
8th Grade Science Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Lipscomb University Started teaching in: 2014 Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with my students that last a lifetime! 3 things I love: Friends (TV Show), Shopping, Spending time with friends and family Favorite quote: Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful.
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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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Breese, Cameron
8th grade Math/Algebra I
From: Dickson, TN Education: Oakland City University: Bachelor's degree in mathematics secondary education licensure Year Started Teaching: 2022 Favorite Thing About My Job: My favorite thing about teaching is impacting my students' lives in every aspect. 3 Things I Love: I love soccer, coaching, and watching sports. Favorite Quote: “We don’t want to tell our dreams, we want to show them” - Cristiano Ronaldo
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Breese, Greg
8th Grade
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: UT Martin, APSU, Cumberland University Started teaching in: 1996 Favorite thing about my job: I love working with students and seeing them grow in knowledge. 3 things I love: sports/coaching / seeing others work hard and succeed Favorite quote: "The difference between the impossible and possible lies in one's determination." - Tommy Lasorda
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Brown, Tracie
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: MTSU and TSU Started teaching in: 1995 Favorite thing about my job: Helping kids find a love of history 3 things I love: my family, my friends, being on the lake Favorite quote: "What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Burgess, Mackenzie
6th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Born in: White Bluff, TN College attended: Middle Tennessee State University, Bachelor's and Master's Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Like most teachers, my students are my favorite part of the job! I love laughing with them and playing a small part of their lives. 3 things I love: Reading on my kindle, trying new recipes, and being with my family. Favorite quote: "Do your little bit of good where you are. It's those bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." - Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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Clark, Chase
6th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies
Born in: Erin, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Started teaching in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Watching kids grow through the year and creating lasting memories with them. 3 things I love: Basketball, Country Music, and Philadelphia Eagles Football Favorite quote: "Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise." - Kobe Bryant
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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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Cochran, Misty
Counselor
Born in: Nashville, TN Colleges Attended: Austin Peay and Liberty University Started working with children in: 2013 Favorite thing about my job: Working with the best staff and students 3 things I love: Reading, Puzzles, and the Beach Favorite quote: "Not all who wander are lost." - JRR Tolkien
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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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Dotson, Sandra
ISS Monitor
From: Dickson, TN Education: Univ of Phoenix AA Year I started working with students: 2023 Favorite thing about my job: It is never boring. 3 things I love: sewing, camping Favorite Quote: "Be yourself, everyone else is already taken." - Oscar Wilde
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Fuson, Jake
6th Grade Social Studies
Born in: Cincinnati, Ohio College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: The students. 3 things I love: Big picture = My wife, my family, my job. "Stuff" = Mexican food, music, movies. Favorite Quote: “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” - Aristotle
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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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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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Green, Tamela
8th Grade Math Teacher
Born in: Fairview, TN College attended: Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 1994 Favorite thing about my job: June and July :) 3 things I love: 1. Monster Java Vanilla Light, 2. Couponing and shopping for deals, 3. Chocolate Favorite quote: "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." -Martin Luther King Jr.
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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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Harp, Kristie
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: It's never boring! 3 things I love: Flynn (my dog), llamas, and crafting
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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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Hosale, Leanne
School Nurse
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Tennessee State University Started working with students in: 2008 Favorite thing about my job: Helping our middle school children be as healthy as they can be both physically & mentally 3 things I love: God, My Family and fur babies, and vacationing in my Jeep Favorite quote: "I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
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Joyner, Rebekah
Music Teacher
From: Dickson, TN Education: University of Tennessee at Martin, Bachelor of Music Endorsement Vocal Music K-12 Year I started working with students: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: I love that I get to use music to connect with students daily. Teaching a subject that all students interact with daily in their free time allows for enriching conversations and thought-provoking learning opportunities. I love sharing my passion for music and I love hearing the students' passions as well! 3 things I love: I love musical theater, my church/faith, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Favorite Quote: "What is grief, if not love persevering?" - Vision from WandaVision (really bad at choosing quotes, I don't really live my life by quotes but I liked this show a lot) What I want you to know: I want to support your students in every way possible! Please feel free to email me if you have any questions/concerns or if you would like to let me know about an extracurricular activity they are active in so I can come to support them!
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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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Lankford, Bridget
Instructional Coach
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University, Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: the people 3 things I love: coffee, old movies, and reading Favorite Quote: “We must begin where we are and move forward immediately by starting small and capitalizing on what's at hand.” ? Mike Schmoker
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Maples, Rose
Attendance Secretary
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
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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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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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Melton, Holly
SRO
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."
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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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O'Neal, Evan
Band/Music Teacher
Born in: Smyrna, TN College attended: Tennessee Technological University and The University of Memphis Started teaching in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Building musical relationships with my students 3 things I love: Hiking, Listening to vinyl, and Coffee. Favorite quote: "Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." - Charlie Parker
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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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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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Prieur, Michelle
Principal
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."
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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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Satterfield, Jeremiah
6th Grade Wellness Teacher
Born in: Dickson , Tennessee College attended: MTSU, Tennessee St University, Grand Canyon University Started working with students in: 1994 Favorite thing about my job: The joy of seeing our kids succeeding 3 things I love: Jesus, People, Athletics, and creating football Favorite quote: "Don't worry about the horse being blind, just load the wagon."
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Smith, Kasie
6th Grade Math & Science
From: Dickson, TN Education: Tennessee Technological University, Multidisciplinary Studies Grades 4-8; Bethel University, Masters in Educational Leadership Year I started working with students: 2013 Favorite thing about my job: I love math and I also love creating relationships with students! 3 things I love: My family, exercising and sports, and sleeping! :) Favorite Quote: "The best way to predict your future is to create it."
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Smith, Tammy
School Secretary
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
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Snow, Dionne
Interventionist
From: Anchorage, Alaska College attended: University of Alaska Anchorage, East Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing my students later on in life and all they have achieved 3 things I love: Church, CrossFit, and Family Favorite quote: Strive for Progress not Perfection
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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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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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Vandivort, Roxan
6th Grade Science Teacher
Born in: Kingsville, Texas Colleges attended: University of Tennessee at Knoxville and Freed Hardeman University Started in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Helping to inspire future scientists to be inquisitive and tenacious 3 things I love: family/friends, running, and reading Favorite quote: "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration." - Thomas Edison
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Warden, Felicia
Librarian
From: Foster, KY Education: Northern Kentucky University, Bachelor of Arts in English; University of Kentucky, Masters of Science in Library and Information Science; Tennessee Technological University, Specialist in Education in Curriculum and Instruction; Southern New Hampshire University, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Favorite thing about my job: Helping students learn empathy, identify themselves, and grow through reading. 3 things I love: Books, elephants, and learning. Favorite Quote: "Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." - Roald Dahl
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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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White, Justin
Art Teacher
Born in: Jackson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students realize they can do anything they are willing to work at. 3 things I love: Making art, music, and camping Favorite quote: "The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding." - Leonardo da Vinci
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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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