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Jill Allbert
Allbert, Jill
Fourth Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: Tennessee Tech, Austin Peay, Cumberland University
Started teaching in: 1997
Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students learn and master new skills
3 things I love: Coffee, Music, Sports
Karen Berry
Berry, Karen
First Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, Tennessee
College attended: APSU and Cumberland University
Started teaching in: 1995
Favorite thing about my job: helping students achieve their best
3 things I love: family, traveling and reading
Favorite quote: Do your best and let that be enough!
Kelsey Berry
Berry, Kelsey
TLC
Ashton Biggs
Biggs, Ashton
Special Education Teacher
Laurie Billingsby
Billingsby, Laurie
TN All Corps Tutor
Born in: Union City, Tennessee
College attended: Freed-Hardeman University
Started teaching in: 1988
Favorite thing about my job: Finding fun activities and games to help children learn
3 things I love: walking outdoors, coffee, reading
Favorite quote: "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."
Chelsie Bradford
Bradford, Chelsie
Educational Assistant
Born in: Memphis, TN
College attended: Nashville State Community College
Started working with children in: 2023
Favorite thing about my job: Being a helping hand to the teachers and students!
3 things I love: Family, Coffee, Traveling
Favorite quote: "Today is a good day to have a good day!"
Amber Brown
Brown, Amber
Special Education Teacher (K-2)
Born in: Nashville, TN
College attended: Fisk University and George Mason University
Started teaching in: 2016
Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students grow through out the year!
3 things I love: watching sports, hunting, and spending time with family
Favorite quote: "Never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game." - Babe Ruth
Shelia Brown
Brown, Shelia
School Nurse
Born in: Jackson, TN
College attended: Nashville State Tech, West Texas A&M University
Started working with children in: 2017
Favorite thing about my job: All the smiles ;)
3 things I love: God, Family and Friends, and vacations
Favorite quote: "They may forget your name, but they will never forget the way the way you made them feel"  Maya Angelou
Barbara Buhler
Buhler, Barbara
Title One Interventionist
Born in: Evansville, Indiana
College attended: Austin Peay State University
Started teaching in: 1979
Favorite thing about my job: Helping students reach their potential
3 things I love: My family, My home, My God
Favorite quote: "Ask not what this country can do for you. Ask what you can do for this country." JFK
Jenny Burgess
Burgess, Jenny
Fourth Grade Teacher
Born in: Nashville, Tennessee
College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin and Cumberland University
Started teaching in: 2002
Favorite thing about my job: Making a difference
3 things I love:  family time, farming outdoors, and fitness
Favorite quote: "The biggest mistake you could ever make is being afraid to make one." - Unknown
Rachel Burns
Burns, Rachel
Fifth Grade Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN
College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin
Started teaching in: 2016
Favorite thing about my job: When students have "lightbulb" moments
3 things I love: Jesus, Family, Coffee
Favorite quote: "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." Exodus 14:14
Carla Burroughs
Burroughs, Carla
Speech Language Pathologist
Born in: Nashville, TN
College attended: TN State University
Started teaching in: 1997
Favorite thing about my job: Watching the students grow and succeed
3 things I love: My family, crafting, and reading
Favorite quote: If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.
Kaitlyn Carter
Carter, Kaitlyn
Third Grade GYO Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN
Colleges attended: Nashville State Community College, Austin Peay State University
Started working with children in: 2024
Favorite thing about my job: Watching children grow and succeed
Three things I love: Spending time with my family, traveling, and being in the sunshine
Favorite quote: "Don't worry about anything, instead pray about everything." - Philippians 4:6
Sarah Carter
Carter, Sarah
First Grade Teacher
Born in: South Bend, Indiana
College attended: Austin Peay State University
Started teaching in: 2010
Favorite thing about my job: Learning...teaching offers lots of opportunities for learning, too!
3 things I love: cats, gardening, writing
Favorite quote: "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney
Jennifer Claxton
Claxton, Jennifer
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: San Juan, Puerto Rico
College attended: University of Phoenix 2012, Western Governors University 2022
Started teaching in: 2022
Favorite thing about my job: helping students develop life-long skills
3 things I love: my family, football, and reading
Favorite quote: "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."
Suzanne Collins
Collins, Suzanne
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: Nashville, Tennessee
College attended: Middle Tennessee State University, Arkansas State
Started teaching in: 1996
Favorite thing about my job: Making a difference in the lives of my students and getting to see the "aha" moments
3 things I love: Reading, Traveling, Watching my son play football
Favorite quote: "They may forget what you said but they will not forget how you made them feel." - Carl Buechner
Mandi Colston
Colston, Mandi
Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Jamestown, NY
College attended: Austin Peay State University
Started teaching in: 2014
Favorite thing about my job: building relationships with students and families
3 things I love: coffee, bargain shopping, podcasts
Favorite quote: “Look for the helpers; you will always find people that are helping” - Fred Rogers
Heidi Cooley
Cooley, Heidi
TN All Corps Tutor
Born in: Kewanee, IL
Colleges attended: Milligan College; East TN State University
Started teaching in: 2003
Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with students
3 things I love: Hiking with my family, reading, time with my goldendoodle
Tammy Cummings
Cummings, Tammy
Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Lawrenceburg, TN
College attended: University of North Alabama
Started teaching in: 1991
Favorite thing about my job: Teaching children to read
3 things I love: family, friends, my job
K. K. Curcio
Curcio, K. K.
Art Teacher
Born in: Little Rock, AR
College attended: Trinity University and Belmont University
Started teaching in: 2008
Favorite thing about my job: Watching children discover new talents and abilities
3 things I love: my family, my art studio, mini chewy sweet tarts.
Favorite Quotation: “Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” - Pablo Picasso
Alison Curtis
Curtis, Alison
Title One Interventionist
Born in: Waverly, TN
College attended: Austin Peay State University
Started working with children in: 2016
Favorite thing about my job: Helping students feel confident with reading
3 things I love: My pets, my family, and studying animals
Favorite quote: "To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often." - Winston Churchill
Wendy Daniels
Daniels, Wendy
TLC (Lead Teacher)
Emily Dodson
Dodson, Emily
Educational Assistant
Born in: Orlando, FL
Colleges attended: Nashville State
Started as teacher assistant in: 2021
Favorite thing about my job: Helping all the teachers and students
3 things I love: Camping, coffee, family time
Favorite quote: "Be the reason someone smiles today."
Mona Dunn
Dunn, Mona
Cafeteria Monitor
Pam Dwyer
Dwyer, Pam
Fifth Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: Austin Peay State University
Started teaching in: 2012
Favorite thing about my job: hugs, laughter, and when students share powerful words and thoughts during class discussions
3 things I love: Funyuns, movies, and yoga pants
Favorite quote: "The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you."
Kyrstin Fowlkes
Fowlkes, Kyrstin
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Rochester, NH
College attended: University of Maine Presque Isle, Austin Peay State University
Started teaching in: 2021
Favorite thing about my job: Working with children
3 things I love: Family time, horseback riding, traveling
Kaylyn Franklin
Franklin, Kaylyn
TLC Teacher
Susie Garrett
Garrett, Susie
School Secretary
Born in: Dickson, TN
Started working with children in: 2006
Favorite thing about my job: Meeting new children and parents each year
3 things I love: Chocolate, snow, and quiet time
Amanda Gasiecki
Gasiecki, Amanda
Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Miami, FL
College attended: UT Martin and Lipscomb University
Started teaching in: 2011
Favorite thing about my job: Fostering a love of learning and building a classroom community
3 things I love: traveling, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Favorite quote: Always go the extra mile, it is never crowded.
Luci Gentry
Gentry, Luci
Special Education (Pre-K)
Born in: Maryland
College attended: APSU
Started teaching in: 1988
Favorite thing about my job: Watching children learn new skills
3 things I love: God, my family and Christmas
Favorite quote: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Misha Grace
Grace, Misha
TLC
Kera (Shelbi) Guajardo
Guajardo, Kera (Shelbi)
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: Camden, TN
Colleges attended: University of Memphis
Started teaching in: 2022
Favorite thing about my job: Watching students grow!
3 things I love: Crafting, Coffee, and Sea turtles
Favorite quote: "Follow every rainbow till you find your dream." - Stephanie Laurens
Madison Gunter
Gunter, Madison
Speech Language Pathologist
Born in: Murfreesboro, TN
Colleges attended: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga & Tennessee State University
Started teaching in: 2022
Favorite thing about my job: Watching my students reach their goals and continue to progress.
3 things I love: Spending time with my family, the beach, and crafting!
Geneva Hannah
Hannah, Geneva
Cafeteria Monitor
Hannah Henderson
Henderson, Hannah
Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: Trevecca Nazarene University
Started teaching in: 2020
Favorite thing about my job: being able to get to know my students and see all of their growth throughout the year!
Three things I love: Shopping, traveling, and baking
Favorite quote: "The trick is to enjoy life. Don't wish away your days, waiting for better ones ahead. You're not promised tomorrow—today is your best day!" - Unknown
Amanda Himes
Himes, Amanda
Fifth Grade Teacher
Born in: Jackson, TN
College attended: Austin Peay State University, Nashville State Community College
Started teaching in: 2010
Favorite thing about my job: Watching students get excited when they have that "ah ha" moment
3 things I love: being on the river, traveling, hanging out with family and friends
Favorite quote: "The Power of YET"
Teresa Hobbs
Hobbs, Teresa
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Arkansas
College attended: Santa Barbara Business College & Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Started teaching in: 2021
Favorite thing about my job: each day brings something new
3 things I love: learning, sunflowers, thunderstorms
Favorite quote: Be a sunflower in a field of roses.
Rachel Hopper
Hopper, Rachel
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Jonesboro, Arkansas
College attended: Union University
Started teaching in: 2006
Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with students and watching them grow through the year.
3 things I love: My husband, my five kids, and my Australian Labradoodle
Favorite quote: "Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." — Christopher Robin to Pooh
Renea Horner
Horner, Renea
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: Columbia State Community College and Austin Peay State University
Started working with children in: 2002
Favorite thing about my job: The people I work with are like family and feel like if I truly needed them they would be there for me
3 things I love: my family, hiking, and  Dr. Pepper Zero
Favorite quote: "Enjoy the little things in life...for one day you'll look back and realize they were the big things."
Tianna Hudspeth
Hudspeth, Tianna
Bookkeeper
Born in: Dickson, Tennessee
College attended: Middle Tennessee State University
Started working with children in: 2009
Favorite thing about my job: The schedule and co-workers
3 things I love: Disney, my family, and my pug, Otis
Favorite quote: Hakuna Matata. It means "no worries".
Holly Hughes
Hughes, Holly
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Radford, Virginia
College attended: Nashville State Community College, Western Governors University
Started working with children in: 2019
Favorite thing about my job: Being able to make a difference!
3 things I love: Photography, Cooking, and Painting
Jessica Jackson
Jackson, Jessica
First Grade Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN
College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin
Started teaching in: 2008
Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the kids sweet smiling faces every morning!!
3 things I love: My Family, The Beach, Coffee
Sarah Jackson
Jackson, Sarah
First Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, Tennessee
College attended: Austin Peay
Started teaching in: 2018
Favorite thing about my job: Helping my students reached their highest potential
3 things I love: Music, reading, cooking
Favorite quote: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.”
Bill Keane
Tabitha Jennette
Jennette, Tabitha
SRO
Erika Koellein
Koellein, Erika
Education Assistant
Born in: Nashville,TN
College attended: TCAT-Dickson
Started working with students in: 2024
Favorite thing about my job: Helping students grow and watching their success!
3 things I love: Coffee, being outdoors, coloring
Favorite quote: Why fit in when you were born to stand out? Dr. Seuss
Sherree Lambright
Lambright, Sherree
Title One Interventionist
Born in: Nashville, Tennessee
College attended: Freed-Hardeman University
Started teaching in: 2017
Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with the students
3 things I love: my family, reading, and weekend getaways
Favorite quote: "The will must be stronger than the skill.” - Muhammad Ali
Linda Lane
Lane, Linda
Educational Assistant (Pre-K)
Born in: Dickson, TN
Started working with children in: 1990
Favorite thing about my job: Getting to know the children and their families
3 things I love: spending time with family, coffee, and reading a good book
Favorite quote: Thank God for each day on this earth!
Lisa Lavender
Lavender, Lisa
Preschool Assistant
Born in: Lincoln Park, Michigan
Started working with students in: 2009
Favorite thing about my job: Kids bring so much joy to my life!
3 things I love: My family, all my animals, and gardening
Favorite quote: "I wouldn't change you for the world, but I would change the world for you."
Amy Lewis
Lewis, Amy
First Grade Teacher
Born in: Reidsville, NC
College attended: Nashville Tech, Emmaus Bible College, and Trevecca
Started teaching in: 2000
Favorite thing about my job: Connecting with families and seeing my students' LOVE for learning
3 things I love: Antiquing, Crafting, and Traveling
Favorite quote:  "Change your thoughts and you can change the world."
Erica Logan
Logan, Erica
Principal
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: Austin Peay State University, Trevecca Nazarene University, Arkansas State University
Started teaching in: 2008
Favorite thing about my job: Watching the students grow up and become contributing members of society
3 things I love: Farming with my family, riding four-wheelers, and shopping.
Favorite quote: What would you accomplish if you knew you couldn't fail?
Beth Martin
Martin, Beth
Title One Interventionist
Born in: Madison, TN
College attended: APSU
Started teaching in: 1992
Favorite thing about my job: Working with children and watching them grow
3 things I love: my family, traveling, and puzzles
Favorite quote: Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'! - Audrey Hepburn
Emily Matlock
Matlock, Emily
Librarian
Born in: Michigan
College attended: Cornerstone University, Trevecca Nazarene University, East Tennessee State University, University of West Georgia
Started teaching in: 2009
Favorite thing about my job: Reading stories aloud
3 things I love: God, Family, Fancy Coffee Drinks
Favorite quote: "No book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally, and often far more, worth reading at the age of fifty and beyond." - C.S. Lewis
Cindy McCann
McCann, Cindy
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN
College attended: Union University, Trevecca University
Started teaching in: 1992
Favorite thing about my job: I work with the neatest people, both students and peers!
3 things I love: family, waterfalls, and music
Favorite quote: "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get." - Forrest Gump
Sallie McMeen
McMeen, Sallie
Office Assistant / ISS
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: Nashville State Community College
Started working with children in: 2000
Favorite thing about my job: Giving students a quiet place to regroup
3 things I love: My Family, My Dogs, The Beach
Favorite quote: Be still and Know.... Psalms 46:10
Doreen Merickle
Merickle, Doreen
Fifth Grade Teacher
Born in: Fontana, CA
College attended: Austin Peay State University
Started teaching in: 2015
Favorite thing about my job: Helping students realize their potential
3 things I love: My family, reading, cooking
Favorite quote: “In the book of life, the answers aren’t in the back.” - Charlie Brown
Ashley Moffatt
Moffatt, Ashley
Fifth Grade Teacher
Born in: Fort Campbell, KY
College attended: Western Governors University
Started teaching in: 2018
Favorite thing about my job: Working with the children and seeing them figure things out and grow.
3 things I love: Cooking, reading, chilling with my family
Favorite quote: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Johnna Perez
Perez, Johnna
Fourth Grade Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN
College attended: Middle Tennessee State University and Cumberland University
Started teaching: 1992
Favorite thing about my job: Each year is a fresh start for everyone
Three things I love: Going out to dinner, traveling, and visiting with family and friends
Jennifer Puckett
Puckett, Jennifer
Assistant Principal
Born in: Dickson, TN 
College attended: Austin Peay State University, Arkansas State University 
Started teaching in: 2006 
Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with students, families, and educators, greeting the students each morning sharing a smile, and learning new things every day!! 
3 things I love: Thrift shopping with my best friend, church activities, and being outside planting flowers 
Favorite quote: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
Kathey Pulley
Pulley, Kathey
Cafeteria Manager
Born in: Dickson, TN
Started working with children in: 1995
Favorite thing about my job: being a part of childrens' lives and making sure they don't go hungry
3 things I love: God, family, giving
Mary Grace Reed
Reed, Mary Grace
Fourth Grade Teacher
Born in: Birmingham, AL
College attended: University of Tennessee and Trevecca Nazarene University
Started teaching in: 2007
Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with my students
3 things I love: boating on the river, my family, dogs
Annette Richards
Richards, Annette
Special Education Teacher (Pre-K)
Born in: Nashville, TN
College attended: MTSU
Started teaching in: 2000
Favorite thing about my job: Helping children overcome obstacles
3 things I love: coffee, running, outside
Favorite quote: "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." - Mark Twain
Paige Rider
Rider, Paige
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: Olney, Maryland
Colleges attended: Lipscomb University, Belmont University
Started teaching in: 2019
Favorite thing about my job: Getting to know each student's unique personality and watching them grow over the school year
3 things I love: Coffee, Animals, Traveling
Favorite quote: "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
Ronda Robinson
Robinson, Ronda
Fourth Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: APSU
Started teaching in: 1997
Favorite thing about my job: Helping students be successful and making new friends every year
3 things I love: beach, coffee, reading
Tracy Robinson
Robinson, Tracy
Fifth Grade Teacher
Born in: Jackson, TN
College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin, and APSU
Started teaching in: 2014
Favorite thing about my job: Having the ability to cultivate a desire to learn math in my students and  encouraging them to fulfill their potential
3 things I love: God, My Friends and Family, and My Students
Favorite Quote: "Education is the wings on which dreams fly." - Unknown
Janessa Rodgers
Rodgers, Janessa
Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: UT-Martin and Arkansas State
Started teaching in: 2009
Favorite thing about my job: the kids, watching something "click" for the first time, teaching them to read
3 things I love: Family/Friends, coffee, and traveling!
Favorite quote: “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” - Walt Disney
Suzy Rolman
Rolman, Suzy
Computer Lab Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN
College attended: Middle Tennessee State University
Started teaching in: 1992
Favorite thing about my job: getting to see the smiling faces of all the children
3 things I love: My family, Jesus, and number puzzles
Keith Ross
Ross, Keith
PE Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN
College attended: Union University
Started teaching in: 1996
Favorite thing about my job: Working with kids
3 things I love: God, family, baseball
Favorite quote: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
Kennda Ross
Ross, Kennda
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN
Colleges attended: Union University, Belmont University, and Tennessee State University
Started teaching in:1990
Favorite thing about my job: Helping students grow and develop a love for learning
3 things I love:  chocolate, spending time with my family, and spoiling my students and nieces and nephews
Favorite quote: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5&6 
Ashley Sanders
Sanders, Ashley
Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Started teaching in: 2003
Favorite thing about my job: Seeing children learn to read
3 things I love: My family, Traveling, and Disney
Liz Sanders
Sanders, Liz
ESL Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN 
Colleges attended: Trevecca Nazarene University, Trevecca Nazarene University, Western Governors University
Started teaching in: 2006 
Favorite thing about my job: Seeing a student discover their voice
3 things I love: My family, traveling, and reading
Favorite quote: “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” Socrates 
Sarah Sensing
Sensing, Sarah
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: Freed-Hardeman University
Started teaching in: 2019
Favorite thing about my job: The students...teaching and learning from my students!
3 things I love: family, coffee, and friends
Favorite quote: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
Kitzie Shepard
Shepard, Kitzie
Instructional Coach
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: University of TN Knoxville; Belmont University
Started teaching in: 2011
Favorite thing about my job: Influencing student strengths, imaginations, choices, and direction
3 things I love: my family, hiking, and hats
Favorite quote: "Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier." -Mother Teresa
Madison Shepard
Shepard, Madison
Music Teacher
Born in: Knoxville, TN
College attended: Union University
Started teaching in: 2012
Favorite thing about my job: Helping children be creative through music
3 things I love: cooking, playing the piano, worship music
Favorite quote: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23
Eliza Southerland
Southerland, Eliza
Education Assistant
Lisa Sporleder
Sporleder, Lisa
School Counselor
Born in: Tucson, AZ.
College attended: Austin Peay State University, Grand Canyon University.
Started teaching in: 2017
Favorite thing about my job: working with kids and being someone they can trust and count on.
3 things I love: God, my country, and quality time with my family
Favorite quote: "Everyone is trying to find their purpose, but all we really have to do is find the bigger purpose in the here and now and our purpose will find us."
Brianna Starkey
Starkey, Brianna
Special Education Assistant
Chike Stevenson
Stevenson, Chike
PE Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN
College attended: Freed-Hardeman University, American Intercontinental University
Started teaching in: 2010
Favorite thing about my job: Shaping kids for the future and seeing the progress as it unfolds
3 things I love: Family, Sports, and Music
Favorite quote: "Personality can open doors; only character can keep them open." - Anonymous
Karrie Tyler
Tyler, Karrie
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: Memphis, TN
College Attended: Tennessee State University
Started teaching: 2003
Favorite thing about my job: Being a part of a child's life and helping children to make progress toward a goal.
3 things I love: kayaking, hiking, and my dogs
Eleanor Roosevelt: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
Emerson Wall
Wall, Emerson
Kindergarten Assistant
Born in: Dickson,Tn
College attending: Nashville State Community College
Started working with children: 2023
Favorite thing about my job: Seeing all the smiling faces of children excited to come to school & learn
3 things I love: family/friends, loaded teas, anything cows
Favorite quote: “When you focus on the good, the good gets better.”
Brittany Walls
Walls, Brittany
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: Austin Peay State University
Started teaching in: 2016
Favorite thing about my job: Just simply working with kids and making an impact, even just a small one, in daily lives.
3 things I love: God, my family, and teaching
Favorite Quote: "If you ask me what I came into this world to do, I will tell you without hesitation. I was born to be a teacher." - Robert John Meehan 
Melissa Webb
Webb, Melissa
Title One Interventionist
Born in: Cincinnati, Ohio
College attended: MTSU
Started teaching in: 2010
Favorite thing about my job: Building confidence in students' abilities to read by meeting their needs individually!
3 things I love: hiking, my two sons and husband, and the holidays!
Favorite quote: Be present where your feet are.
Traci Williams
Williams, Traci
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN
College Attended: Freed Hardeman University
Started teaching in: 1993
Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the joy on children's faces when they understand something
3 things I love: Jesus, family, chocolate
Rita Wilson
Wilson, Rita
RTI Assistant Manager
Born in: Nashville, Tennessee
Colleges attended: Middle Tennessee State University; Austin Peay State University; University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Started teaching in: 1975
Favorite things about my job: It is exciting when I can see the progress students are making in their PLB groups!
3 things I love: I love working with children, listening to music, and gardening.
Favorite quote: Every day may not be good but there is something good in every day. - Alice Morse Earle
Amy Wood
Wood, Amy
Preschool Assistant
Born in: Tennessee
College attended: Pensacola Christian College
Started working with children in: 2009
Favorite thing about my job: Helping children to learn that they can do hard things
3 things I love: Spending time with my family, playing with my dog, and relaxing.
Favorite quote: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt
Ashley Wright
Wright, Ashley
TLC
Heather Wright
Wright, Heather
First Grade Teacher
Born in: Riverside, California
College attended: California State University, San Bernardino
Started teaching in: 2014
Favorite thing about my job: Watching students get those “aha” moments!
3 things I love: Disney, Reading, Holiday Decorating
Favorite quote: “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart” ~Winnie the Pooh
Jennifer Wright
Wright, Jennifer
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: Weatherford, TX
College attended: Tennessee Tech University
Started teaching in: 2002
Favorite thing about my job: Laughing with students and reading stories
3 things I love: Spending time outdoors, hanging out with my family and kitties, and traveling
Favorite quote: "Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference." - Jean Goodall
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