Adcock, Lindsey
Third Grade Math Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Building life long relationships with my students and learning with them along the way 3 things I love: My family and fur babies, chocolate, and cows
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Akin, Cindy
Special Education Asst./ AfterCare Site Director
Born in: Clarksville, TN Started working with children in: 1992 Favorite thing about my job: Helping the children to be successful 3 things I love: God, Family, & Friends
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Albright, Debbie
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Clarksville, TN College attended: UT Martin Started teaching in: 1991 Favorite thing about my job: Watching my students grow into good citizens 3 things I love: movies, chocolate, sending Hallmark cards Favorite quote: "If GOD permits the challenge, HE will provide the grace to meet it." - Max Lucado
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Anderson, Leslie
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Savannah, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2018 Favorite thing about my job: Teaching students necessary life and functioning skills, so they can become productive citizens. 3 things I love: Christ, Coffee, and Crafting Favorite quote: "Life has no limitations, except the ones you make."
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Bailey, Sarah
Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Tampa FL College attended: APSU Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Knowing that I can make a difference in a child's life while teaching them 3 things I love: Animals, Coffee, and Tacos Favorite quote: A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.
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Batey, Cary
Math Interventionist
Raised in: Dickson County, Tennessee College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in:1999 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students feel successful 3 things I love: gardening, painting furniture, and walking Favorite quote: "Every expert was once a beginner."
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Beasley, Beth
Special Education Assistant
Born In: Nashville, TN Colleges attended: Nashville State Community College Started working with Children in: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: watching ah ha moments happen with students 3 things I love: Family, Coffee, & Dr. Pepper Favorite quote: You're always one choice away from changing your life. -Mac Anderson
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Belford, Deanne
First Grade Teacher
Born in: Gainesville, GA College attended: Gainesville College (now North Georgia College) and Piedmont College in Demorest, GA (now Piedmont University) Started teaching in: 1996 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to know the personalities of my students and using what I learn about them to help them grow. 6 things I love: God, family, the beach, Georgia Bulldogs, reading, and chocolate! Favorite quote: Worry is a misuse of the imagination. By: Dan Zadra
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Bell, Amanda
5th Grade Science/SS Teacher
Born in: Waverly, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Being able to surround my students with love all while being surrounded by love and making an impact on lives! 3 things I love: My family, Chic-fil-A, and TN Vols football Favorite quote: “My Mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”- Maya Angelou
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Blaylock, Greg
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started working with children in: 1988 Favorite thing about my job: Continuously promoting students of knowledge and character 3 things I love: God, Family, Country! Favorite quote: "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would do us harm." - George Orwell
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Christy, Christina
Fourth Grade ELA Teacher
Born in: Hopkinsville, Ky College attended: Murray State University; Walden University Started teaching in: 2007 Favorite thing about my job: Watching students succeed 3 things I love: family, going to the beach, watching movies Favorite quote: It's ok to not know, but it's not ok to not try.
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Clark, Janey
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Birmingham, AL College attended: University of Montevallo, Middle Tennessee State University, Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: Those “a-ha” moments and seeing a child understand something for the first time 3 things I love: spending time with my husband, dog, and grandson; watching movies/TV; and reading Favorite quote: “Sunday, December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Clifton, Delores
Special Education Assistant
I am married to Mike Clifton. I have one son & 3 grandkids! I enjoy cooking, playing cards and board games. I also enjoy the cooking shows.
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Collins, Lori
Learning Loss Teacher Tutor
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Tennessee Technological University, Cumberland University Started teaching in: 1996 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students become more confident in Math 3 things I love: spending time with family and friends, traveling, and sunshine Favorite quote: “Whoever is happy will make others happy too.”- Anne Frank
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Collomp, Caroline
Fourth Grade Math Teacher
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Cooper, Jessica
Fifth Grade Math Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2014 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students grow confidence, learn from mistakes, and share kindness 3 things I love: Coffee, Reading, and Crafting
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Corlew, Marla
Attendance Secretary/ ISS Monitor
Born in: Nashville, TN Started working with children in: 1999 Favorite thing about my job: Working for the wonderful administrative team here at CES and the opportunities to serve our students and our staff, as well as our community 3 things I love: Spending time with my husband Mark, our two sons and their wives, and our precious granddaughter
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Cotriss, Auburn
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: UT Martin Started teaching in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing my students achieve their goals 3 things I love: God, family time, coaching volleyball
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Cunningham, Sara
Principal
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University, Lipscomb University Started teaching in: 2004 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students and their families to help students become the best they can be. 3 things I love: family, reading, fall Favorite quote: "When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way." ~Walt Disney
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Daniel, Statia
RTI Assistant
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Davidson, Sloan
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin Started teaching in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Creating meaningful relationships with students and parents 3 things I love: my family, the beach and food!
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Diaz, Heather
First Grade Teacher
Born in: Stockton, Ca College attended: Liberty University, VA Started teaching in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: The students I share my class with! 3 things I love: Coffee, the color blue, and sunflowers 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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Disney, Sarah
Fourth Grade Teacher
Born in: Welsh, Louisiana (grew up in Erin, Tennessee) College attended: Columbia State Community College, Middle Tennessee State University, Austin Peay State University, and Carson-Newman Started teaching in 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Building strong, positive relationships with my students and colleagues 3 things I love: Spending time with my fiancé, decorating for each holiday, and napping Favorite quote: Just Remember I Love You
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Finney, Phyllis
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University, Cumberland University Started teaching in: 1996 Favorite thing about my job: Working with children and watching them learn 3 things I love: reading, gardening, spending time with my family Favorite quote: "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." - Robert Louis Stevenson
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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
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Fulton, Kelly
Front Office Secretary
Born in: Nashville,Tn Started working with students in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Greeting people and interacting with the kids 3 things I love: reading, concerts, family time Favorite quote: "Be a rainbow in someone else's cloud." - Maya Angelou
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Gooch, Stephanie
First Grade Teacher
Born in: Charlotte, North Carolina College attended: Lipscomb University Started teaching in: 1993 Favorite thing about my job: Helping others learn 3 things I love: yoga, reading, and the Predators/Titans Favorite quote: Let all that you do be done in love.
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Greene, Chasidy
ESL Teacher
Born in: Hopkinsville, KY Colleges attended: Western Kentucky University, Austin Peay State University, and Murray State University Started teaching in: 1998 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students see their potential 3 things I love: family, traveling, and shopping Favorite quote: "Let your light shine for ALL to see."
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Grimsley, René
Third Grade Math Teacher
Born in: Warren, Michigan College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Working with my students 3 things I love: my children, reading, and coffee Favorite quote: "Far and away the best prize life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt.
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Hall, Lisa
Third Grade ELA Teacher
Born in: Hartwell, Georgia College attended: University of Phoenix Started teaching in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: My students and colleagues 3 things I love: the beach, reading, and spending time with family Favorite quote: "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain." - Vivian Greene
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Hatley, Kaitlin
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: University of Chattanooga Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Lifelong relationships with students and families 3 things I love: Going for walks, sitting on the porch, and being outside. Favorite quote: "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." - Dolly Parton
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Herald, Dana
PE Teacher
Born in: Southside, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University, Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 2006 Favorite thing about my job: Teaching young children a lot of different exciting activities 3 things I love: walking/hiking, shoes, traveling Favorite quote: "Anyone one who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor's crown except by competing according to the rules. The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. " 2 Timothy 2:5-6
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Hinson, Kim
Reading Interventionist
Born in: Manhattan, Kansas College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 1993 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students become readers 3 things I love: biking, being outdoors, and spending time with my family
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Holiday, Peggy
Title I Assistant
Born in: Upstate New York College attended: Nashville State Community College Started working with children in: 2019 My favorite thing about my job: Making a difference in someone's life 3 things I love: My children, playing music, and the outdoors
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Hollis Messmer, Haylee
Fifth Grade Teacher
Born in: San Diego, CA Colleges attended: Grand Canyon University Started teaching in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: seeing the lightbulb moments 3 things I love: my family, coffee, and crafting Favorite quote: "Everyday may not be a good day, but there is good in every day."
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Howell, Brandie
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Miller-Motte Technical College Started working in school systems in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Being able to share my knowledge and skills to inspire and connect with our students 3 things I love: My family, Coffee, Drawing Favorite quote: "Be who you needed when you were younger"
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Hughes, Holly
Student Ancillary
Born in: Radford Virginia College attended: Coastal Carolina Community College, Nashville State, and Western Governors University- teachers college. Started “working with children" 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Helping kids and building relationships. 3 things I love: My family, my job, and helping others.
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Hunter, Tara
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant
Born in: Colorado Springs, CO College attended: Austin Peay State University Started working with students in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Making the first experience in school a positive experience 3 things I love: Chocolate, Sports, Owls Favorite quote: "With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26
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James, Lindsey
Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Memphis, TN Colleges attended: Austin Peay State University, Lipscomb University Started teaching in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: Helping teachers and students solve problems 3 things I love: Jesus, Family, and Friends Favorite quote: "You were born with the ability to change someone's life. Don't ever waste it." - Dale Partridge
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Jimerson, Gabi
Title I Assistant
Born in: Syracuse, New York Started working with children in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Making a difference 3 things I love: My Family, my dogs, and art Favorite quote: Jeremiah 1:5
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Killebrew, Kristy
TLC Lead Teacher
Born in: (Dickson, Tennessee) College attended: (Attended Dickson County High School and graduated in 2002, no college attended) Started (working with children) in: (2015) Favorite thing about my job: (Getting to Love on all the kids and babies) 3 things I love: (Church, enjoying time with family, Coffee, I love my new job title here at school I have waited and wanted this job for years, I get to enjoy and love on all the babies here at school, and still get to enjoy watching all the activities that my kids do after school) Favorite quote:( Be Kind, work Hard, stay humble, smile often, keep honest, stay loyal, travel, when possible, never stop learning, be thankful always, and LOVE!)
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Liberty, Officer Joshua
School Resource Officer
Born in: Springfield, Vermont College attended: Bethel University Started working with children in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing all the children smile 3 things I love: My Wife, My Kids and Coaching Sports Favorite quote: "It is not how many times you get knocked down, it is how many times you get up" - Rocky Balboa
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Liberty, Misty
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Detroit, MI College attended: Austin Peay State University, Nashville State Started working with children in: 2005 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing a child's face light up when they learn something new 3 things I love: My family, traveling, and the beach Favorite quote: "Sometimes you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory." - Dr. Seuss
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Little, Debbie
First Grade Teacher
Born in: Clarksville, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin, Trevecca Nazarene University Started teaching in: 2009 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the lightbulb go off 3 things I love: family time, reading, movies Favorite quote: Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. - Helen Keller
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Littleton, Olivia
Title I Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN Colleges attended: Nashville State Community College, Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2024 I’m still in college Favorite thing about my job: Seeing every child’s different sense of humor and personalities work together to reach goals and benchmarks 3 things I love: Traveling, Mexican food, shopping Favorite quote: “People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built.”- Eleanor Roosevelt
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Logan, Faith
Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Tennessee College attended: Stevenson University Started teaching in: 2015 My favorite thing about my job: Helping students be successful and to be able to see the growth that they make from the beginning to the end of the year. 3 things I love: Traveling, Amusement parks, and Escape rooms
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Long, Judy
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Trevecca Nazarene College and Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 1990 Favorite Thing about my job: When I feel that I have really helped a student or teacher 3 things that I love: Coffee, Bluegrass Music, Reading Favorite Quote: All the world is a stage. Let us find our place upon that stage and be the best we can be.
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Marcoulier, Nikki
Computer Lab Teacher
Born in: Wichita, KS College attended: Martin Methodist College, Lipscomb University Started teaching in: 2013 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students learn something new 3 things I love: Coffee, Reading, and Crafting Favorite quote: "Work hard and be kind to others."
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Millan, Debra
Social Skills Teacher
Born in: Upland, California College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with my students 3 things I love: God, my family, and traveling
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Morrison, Tyler
Fourth Grade Teacher
Born in: Clarksville, TN College attended: Austin Peay Started teaching in: 2022 Favorite thing about my job: Exchanging stories and creating memories with students 3 things I love: Star Wars, UT Vols, The Peanuts Gang Favorite quote: "Never tell me the odds." - Han Solo
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Murphy, Kari
Title I Assistant
I was born in Poland. We moved to the United States when I was 4. I grew up in the Chicagoland area, and moved to Tennessee about 5 years ago. I started to substitute for Dickson County and fell in love with CES.
BS Elmhurst College, MSW from Loyloa University
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Myer, Kathy
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Detroit, MI College attended: Ferris State University and Austin Peay University Started teaching in: 1996 Favorite thing about my job: helping to guide the young children to become all that they can be 3 things I love: camping, riding motorcycle, exploring new places Favorite quote: "Play is the work of children." Maria Montessori
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Owen, Angie
Libriarian/Media Specialist
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University & Trevecca Started teaching in: 1993 Favorite thing about my job: helping students develop a love of reading 3 things I love: crafting, reading, and time with family Favorite quote: He is greater than I. John 3:30
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Puckett, Jennifer
Third Grade ELA Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University, Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 2005 Favorite thing about my job: Forming positive relationships with my students as I encourage them to grow and learn 3 things I love: Reading, Thrift Shopping, Time with Family and Friends Favorite quote: "I have 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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Pullum, Maddie
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Columbia, TN College attended: I am attending Nashville State and Austin Peay to become a teacher. Started working with children in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Impacting the lives of small children with big hearts 3 things I love: sports, family, and shopping Favorite quote: "It's hard to beat a person who never gives up." - Babe Ruth
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Ragan, Gwen
Speech & Language Pathologist
Born in: Dickson, TN Colleges attended: David Lipscomb University and the University of Tennessee Started working with children in: 1998 Favorite thing about my job: My students 3 things I love: My husband, my children, and my dogs
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Randolph, Kendra
Music Teacher
Born in: Frederick, MD College attended: Austin Peay State University Started working with children in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing all of the lightbulb moments 3 things I love: Running, baking, and walking my dog, Daisy
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Roza, Ben
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Illinois College attended: Western Illinois University Started teaching in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the individual growth of each student 3 things I love: Outdoors, Chicago Pizza, and friends Favorite quote: “Mad Hatter: Am I going mad?... Alice: Yes, you're mad, bonkers, off the top of your head...but...I'll tell you a secret. All the best people are.”
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Russell, Taylor
Art Teacher
Born in: Dickson County College attended: Tennessee Tech Started teaching in: 2022 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the light from a child when they learn something new, and hearing all of their imaginative stories and creative questions. 3 things I love: Exploring the world and arts, my dogs, my husband Favorite quote: “I feel there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” - Van Gogh
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Shaver, Tina
Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University, Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 2002 Favorite thing about my job: Watching children learn 3 things I love: reading, doing puzzles, watching reality TV Favorite quote: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
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Shelton, Cindy
Assistant Principal
Born in: Clarksville, TN Colleges attended: Austin Peay State University, Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 2002 Favorite thing about my job: The KIDS! 3 things I love: time with my family, quilting, kayaking Favorite quote: Do all things in love.
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Sherrill, Taylor
PE Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2014 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to act like a kid and play with our students 3 things I love: My family, playing golf, fitness Favorite quote: If something is worth doing, it’s worth doing right.
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Smith, Beverly
Cafeteria Manager
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Sporleder, Lisa
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant
Born in: Tucson, AZ Colleges attended: Austin Peay State University and Grand Canyon University Started working with children in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: Helping the teacher I work with and watching little minds grow! 3 things I love: God, Our Country, and Dogs Favorite quote: "Every kid needs at least one adult who is irrationally crazy about them." - Urie Bronfenbrenner
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Stults, Susan
School Nurse
Born in: Seattle, Washington Colleges attended: Aquinas College, California State University at Dominguez Hills, College of the Desert Started nursing in 1988 Favorite things about my job: Building a rapport with students and watching them grow 3 things I love: travel, camping, baking Favorite quote: "Believe in yourself." - anonymous
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Turbeville, Rebecca
Speech/Language Pathologist
Born in: New Castle, Indiana College attended: Ball State University Started teaching in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: The interaction with the children and helping them become better communicators 3 things I love: gardening, reading, coffee shops Favorite quote: "Be the kind of person you needed when you were younger."
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Turk, Angela
Guidance Counselor
Born in: Richmond, IN College attended: University of Maryland, University of Phoenix, UT Martin Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Listening to our students and helping them grow 3 things I love: God, My Family, and the Beach! Favorite quote: "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde
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Williams, Keye
Kindergarten Teacher
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Willoughby, Julie
Instructional Coach
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2009 Favorite thing about my job: Helping teachers and students grow! 3 things I love: Farming, Photography, and Fishing Favorite quote: "Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be." - Rita Pierson.
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