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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Angell, Elise
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Roanoke, VA
Started working with children in: 2000
Favorite thing about my job: Watching the wheels of a child's mind turn and the excitement when they learn something ne.
3 things I love: Jesus, My Kids, Rainbows Favorite quote: "Creativity is intelligence having fun!" -Einstein
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Bailey, Sarah
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: Tampa, Florida College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: watching students grow in their learning 3 things I love: Coffee, Sweet Tea, and crafting Favorite quote: A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.
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Bailey, Sharon
Title I Assistant
Born in: Traverse City, MI
College attended: University of Tenn. (Nashville)
Started teaching in: 1978
Favorite thing about my job: Watching students grow academically and socially.
Things I love: Talking with family & friends, Reading, Quilting, & Traveling
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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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Bellar, Michelle
Bookkeeper
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working at CES in: 2023 Favorite thing about my job: I love helping teachers and staff get all the things they need for their kiddos that will help them have the best school year possible. 3 things I love: My family, singing in the choir, and pigs Favorite quote: Love is a song that never ends. Bambi
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Biggs, Vickie
Cafeteria
Born in: Tennessee
Started working with children in: 2014
Favorite thing about my job: everything
Things I love: Yard Sale-ing, Goodwill-ing Favorite Quote: "Jesus take the wheel."
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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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Brasher-Tucker, Payton
Speech/Language Pathologist
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: Middle Tennessee State University 2015-2019, Appalachian State University 2019-2021
Started working with children in: 2021
Favorite thing about my job: I love being on my students team and getting to watch them make progress toward their speech/language goals!
3 things I love: My daughter Gray, my husband Cole, and being outside
Favorite quote: Find a way or make one
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Breeden, Jennifer
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Memphis, TN
College attended: UT Martin and Austin Peay
Started teaching in: 2021
Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the joy on the kids faces when they improve week after week.
3 things I love: Baking, Photography, Nature
Favorite quote: Life is a gift not a promise.
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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
Third 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 Teacher
Born in: Waverly, TN Colleges attended: Tennessee Tech University Started teaching in: 2014 Favorite thing about my job: All things Math 3 things I love: Turner (my son), iced mocha coffee, and reality TV Favorite quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the world. - Gandhi
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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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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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Fuentes, Trisha
Cafeteria
Born in: Indiana
Started working with children in: 2000
Favorite thing about my job: the people I get to work with
3 things I love: my family, cooking, & my pets Favorite Quote: "When it rains it pours."
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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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Grems, Jacee
Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Texarkana, Texas College attended: Southern Arkansas University Started teaching in: 2019-2020 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students find their love of learning while building positive relationship to help them reach their goals. 3 things I love: my cat Tulip, traveling, music Favorite quote: Broken crayons still color.
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Grimsley, René
Third Grade 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 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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Heath, Danielle
Title I Assistant
Born in: Nashville, TN Started working with children in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: talking and laughing with the kids 3 things I love: family time, riding four wheelers, camping Favorite quote: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
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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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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.
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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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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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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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Jimerson, Thorah
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Corning, New York Started working with children in: 2023 Favorite thing about my job: making children feel heard and important 3 things I love: Jesus, my dog, rings Favorite quote: I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.
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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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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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Malloy, Amber
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Trenton, MI Started working with children in: 2018 Favorite thing about my job: The possibility to make a difference in a child’s life. 3 things I love: My family, geology, sci-fi/fantasy
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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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Metzger, Kyra
Fourth Grade Teacher
Born in: Somerville, NJ Colleges attended: Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with students and making learning fun and exciting. 3 things I love: The Packers, rainbows, coffee Favorite quote: “Be the reason someone believes in good people.”
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Miner, Kaylen
Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN Colleges attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: January 2023 Favorite thing about my job: Watching kids grow and change 3 things I love: Thrifting, reading and scary movies Favorite quote: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.” Ephesians 6:10
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Morrison, Tyler
Fifth 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
TN Learning Loss Assistant Tutor
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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Myers, Lynne
Fifth Grade Teacher
Born in: Michigan, but grew up in Illinois College attended: Valparaiso for Bachelors Aurora for Masters Started Teaching in: 1996 Favorite thing about my job: seeing “lightbulb” moments from my students 3 things I love: My family, my country, and my Siamese cats. Favorite quote: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. “ Ben Franklin
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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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Pleasant, Chase
Cafeteria
Born in: Nashville, TN
Started working at CES in: 2023
Favorite thing about my job: the people I work with
Things I love: My work friends, My dog Sallie, My twin Chad Favorite Quote: "God is good, all the time."
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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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Ramsey-Bell, Karen
TLC Teacher
Started Teaching in: 1996 Favorite thing about my job: the children 3 things I love: Jesus family friends Favorite quote: Treat people how you wanna be treated.
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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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Sensing, Mandy
School Nutrition Manager
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: Austin Peay State University
Started workign with children in: 2018
Favorite thing about my job: I love seeing the kids and making them smile!
3 things I love: Jesus, My family, My Dog Favorite Quotes: "Oh my stars!" "I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me." -Phillippians 4:13
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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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Smithberg, Liz
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Clarksville Tn College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in 2013 as an assistant, teaching since 2022 Favorite thing about my job: watching the light bulb moments 3 things I love: my family, my students, my dogs Favorite quote: “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” -Maya Angelou
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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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Suehr, Samantha
Cafeteria
Born in: Linden, TN
Started working with children in: 2022
Favorite thing about my job: Making the kids smile & happy.
Things I love: My family, the beach, concerts, & Halloween Favorite Quote: "Good things come to those who wait."
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Swigert, Amber
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Columbia State Started workign with children in: 2023 Favorite thing about my job: getting to see all the different kids all day 3 things I love: reading, Harry Potter, sushi Favorite quote: “The time is always right to do what is right." -MLK Jr.
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Tidwell, Katelyn
First Grade Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2023 Favorite thing about my job: seeing my students grow and building relationships with them! 3 things I love: coffee, dogs, and teaching! Favorite quote: "Be somebody who makes everybody feel like somebody"
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Tressler, Brittany
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Freed Hardmin University & Nashville State Community College Started teaching in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: being able to make a difference in all of my students lives, watching them grow and succeed, and following their dreams Things I love: Fall/Christmas, Football, Being outdoors, Coaching Favorite quote: “You are stronger than you think. You have gotten through every bad day in your life, and you are undefeated; Let them."
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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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Walker, Sarah
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Iowa College attended: Iowa State University- Go Cyclones! - finishing my Masters in August 2023 ?? Started working with children in 2000 Favorite thing about my job: Making connections and building relationships!! 3 things I love: hiking, football, camping, coffee Favorite quote: If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time!
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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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Wright, Jessica
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Nossi College of Art, Associates in professional digital photography Started Teaching in: 2023, but I have been substitute teaching since 2017 in Dickson County Favorite thing about my job: making a difference and helping children learn the skills they need to be successful 3 things I love: Photography, Coffee, Family
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