CMS will be welcoming back Debbie Allen and we are thrilled to have her teaching ELA.

Born in: Mount Carmel, IL
College attended: Middle Tennessee State University
Started teaching in: 2014
Favorite thing about my job: The relationships I build
3 things I love: My family, Full House, and crafting
Favorite quote: “Be Different, Be Bold! Instead of taking the stairs, Slide!” - Ron Clark

Born in: Cincinnati, Ohio
College attended: TN State University
Started teaching in: 2019
Favorite thing about my job: Having the opportunity to build relationships with my students
3 things I love: My family, exercising, and food!
Favorite quote: "Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light." - Albus Dumbledore

Hello!
My name is Amelia Darden. This is my 6th year at CMS! I teach 6th grade ELA. In my ELA class, I try to get students to find the joy in reading and writing. We like to do lots of different activities in my room, so we can learn in many different ways! I chose to be a teacher because I love teenagers! I want to make a difference in my students' lives. I want to help bring out the best in each student, and teach them about ELA at the same time!

I am also the Girls' Basketball Coach here at CMS! My husband, Terrence Darden, is the Boys' Assistant Basketball coach at CMS! We have 3 children. Laila is a 7th grader here at CMS, Ace is 3, and Lainey Rai is 1! In our spare time, you can probably find us at some kind of sporting event, because we all love sports!

Born in: Boone, Iowa
College attended: Austin Peay State University, University of Phoenix, Arkansas State University
Started teaching in: 2009
Favorite thing about my job: Teaching/training people and working with children, so teaching combined two of my favorite things into one.
3 things I love: My children, sports (playing and watching), and hiking
Favorite quote: Just because you aren't the best doesn't mean you can't be. Always work hard for what you want.