Adams, Amy
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Dyersburg, TN College attended: Dyersburg State and Middle Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 1992 Favorite thing about my job: Being able to help students become lifelong learners 3 things I love: Reading, The Beach, 80's Music 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
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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
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Barnhill, Ashley
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN Colleges attended: Tennessee College of Applied Technology & Nashville State Community College Started working with children in 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Showing love to students and helping them learn to read. 3 things I love: Photography, Nature, Vacationing Favorite Quote: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
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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!
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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."
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Brown, Amber
Special Education Teacher
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Burroughs, Carla
Speech Teacher
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.
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Buttrey, Jana
Speech Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN Colleges attended: Columbia State Community College, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students improve their communication skills. 3 things I love: Music, Coffee, Friends/Family Favorite quote: "Throw Kindness Around like Confetti!"
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Carter, Sarah
Second 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
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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."
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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
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Colston, Mandi
First Grade 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
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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
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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
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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
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Daniels, Wendy
Special Education Assistant
The kids call me Miss Wendy. I have been teaching 3rd grade inclusion for 3 years and have been at Centennial for 5 years. Before that, I taught preschool for 20 years. My favorite thing about my job is watching the kids grow. I have 4 children.
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Dodson, Emily
Kindergarten 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."
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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."
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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
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Gasiecki, Amanda
First Grade 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.
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Gentry, Luci
Preschool Teacher
Born in: Cheverly, Maryland College attended: APSU Started teaching in: 1988 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the children's joy when they learn a new skill. 3 things I love: God, Family and Shopping!!! Favorite quote: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13
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Griffin, Lauren
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Murray, KY College attended: UT Martin Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Instilling a love of learning 3 things I love: family, coffee, backpacking Favorite quote: Wander often. Wonder always.
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Guajardo, Kera
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
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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"
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Horner, Renea
Third 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."
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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".
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Jackson, Brett
Guidance Counselor
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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
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Jackson, Sarah
First Grade Teacher
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Jarman, Ashley
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working with children in: 2018 Favorite thing about my job: Watching the kiddos learn and grow! 3 things I love: Cooking, Caring for animals, and Star Wars/Harry Potter Favorite Quote: “But you know, happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” - Albus Dumbledore
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Lane, Linda
Preschool Assistant
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!
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Lewis, Amy
Kindergarten 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."
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Logan, Erica
Assistant 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?
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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
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McAlister, Kimberly
Kindergarten Assistant
Born in: Nashville, Tennessee College attended: Nashville State Started TA Position in: 2022 Favorite thing about my job: I love working with the kids 3 things I love: God, Marvel, Loaded Teas Favorite quote: "You don't have to try so hard, don't bend until you break."
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McCormack, Jennifer
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Madison, TN College attending: Nashville State Community College Started working with children in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Watching children learn and grow 3 things I love: My son, the outdoors, photography & art
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Mcmeen, Sallie
Office Assistant
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
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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
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Miller, Starla
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Eldarado, IL Started working with students in: 1998 Favorite part of my job: Watching those "light bulb" moments with kids!!! 3 things I love: Coffee, Family, Reading
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Patterson, Anna
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Nashville State Community College and Western Governor's University Started teaching in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Making an impact on my students' lives forever 3 things I love: my family, farming, the lake
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Payne, Alicia
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University, Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 2000 Favorite thing about my job: Celebrating even the smallest successes with students 3 things I love: spending time with my family, coffee, and crafting Favorite quote: "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." - Theodore Roosevelt
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Perez, Johnna
Title One Interventionist
Born in: Joelton, TN College attended: Middle TN State University and Cumberland University Started in: 1992 Favorite thing about my job: every week is different 3 things I love: weekends, spending time with my husband and 3 daughters, attending/watching various sports
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Proffitt, Kristy
TN All Corps Tutor
Born in: Seguin, TX College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students to understand and love learning! 3 things I love: Coffee, my daughter, boating on the river Favorite quote: The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
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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
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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
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Richards, Annette
Special Education Teacher
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
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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
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Robinson, Tracy
Fourth Grade Teacher
Born in: Jackson, TN College attended: University of TN 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
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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
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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
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Ross, Kennda
Third Grade Teacher
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Rowland, Vicky
Computer Lab Teacher
Born in: Byrdstown, TN Started working with children in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Influencing the future by giving children the skills they need to go out into the world and succeed 3 things I love: God, my family, and my dachshunds Favorite Quote: “Winners never quit and quitters never win.”
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Russell, Jessi
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working with children in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: Witnessing students “aha” moments 3 things I love: God, Family, Friends Favorite quote: Perhaps you were created for such a a time as this.
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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
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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
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Sheley, Crysti
Principal
Born in: Johnson Air Force Base, Japan Colleges attended: Middle Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee, and Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 1988 Favorite thing about my job: Making a difference and the people are great! 3 things I love: Paper Crafts, Reading, Baking Favorite Quote: Every little thing is going to be all right!
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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
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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
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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
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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.”
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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
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Ward, Jackie
Fifth Grade Teacher
Born in: Cedar Rapids, Iowa College attended: MTSU Started teaching in: 1990 Favorite thing about my job: Doing science inquiry and STEM activities 3 things I love: animals, horseback riding, eating out at nice restaurants Favorite quote: Mistakes are proof that you are trying.
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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.
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Wigington, Paige
Fourth 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
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Williams, Beth
Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Marietta, Georgia College attended: University of West Georgia Started teaching in: 1983 Favorite thing about my job: The excitement of my students when they learn something new 3 things I love: My family, visiting new places, and hiking Favorite quote: "You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think." - Christopher Robin
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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
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Wilson, Bianca
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Romania College attended: University of Iowa Started working with students in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: The "Ah-ha" moments 3 things I love: My family, cooking, and my dog Favorite quote: "Don't give up! I believe in you all! A person's a person no matter how small!" - Dr. Seuss
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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
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Womack-Grogan, Jessica
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Nashville State Community College, Middle Tennessee State University, Arkansas State University, and Trevecca Nazarene University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Witness children learn and grow 3 things I love: My family, Real Estate, Outdoors Favorite quote: "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." - B. Franklin
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Wood, Amy
Special Education 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
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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
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