Born in: Jackson, TN
College attended: Union University and Trevecca Nazarene University
Started teaching in: 2005
Favorite thing about my job: Helping students and teachers/staff be the best versions of themselves
3 things I love: My wife and four kiddos, playing golf (don't get to much), being outdoors
Favorite quote: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela

Born in: Clarksville, TN
College attended: Tennessee College of Applied Technology and Nashville State Community College
Started working with children in: 2000
Favorite thing about my job: The people I am fortunate to work with
3 things I love: My God, My Family and My Friends
Favorite quote: "When life gets too hard to stand....kneel."

Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: Middle Tennessee State University, American College of Education
Started teaching in: 2005
Favorite thing about my job is: Studying, doing, and reflecting with colleagues; collaborating with each other; looking closely at students and their work; and sharing with each other what we have learned.
3 things I love: Spending time with my family, Boating, and Cooking
Favorite quote: "Smile- it increases your face value." - Truvy in Steel Magnolias

I'm excited to begin my 11th year as a school counselor! This will be my 4th year with Dickson County schools after previously working for 7 years at McEwen High School in Humphreys County.  I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Austin Peay State University and my Masters degree in Professional School Counseling from TN State University.  Dickson, Tennessee has been home for most of my life and that is where I live with my husband, Steven, and our family.  I have two wonderful step-daughters, Rebecca & Eva, and a spunky five year old daughter named Carleigh.  I'm a huge fan of the TV Show FRIENDS .  I was born and raised a die hard Vanderbilt Commodores fan so it is fitting for me to be at Charlotte Middle with my favorite color combination being Black & Gold! My goal as a school counselor is to be an advocate for every student and to help them reach their potential academically and personally and to inspire them to become more than they believe they are capable of becoming!

Favorite Quote:  "Be the change you want to see in the world!"

 

I have been with Charlotte Middle School since 2015 as the Attendance Secretary.  Prior to that I had worked for a number of years in the dental and legal secretarial fields.  I enjoy spending time with my husband, our families and friends, our “fur babies,” bowling, gardening, crafting, camping and watching/cheering on grand children in their various sporting events.  I also enjoy bon fires, movies, board games, card games and brain teaser games such as word searches, matching 3D, jigsaw puzzles, tetris, lumosity and adult coloring.

I have been in education for 32 years, eighteen years as a teacher and fourteen years as an administrator. I have taught both elementary and middle school grades. I love working with students, seeing them grow academically and into young adults. My goal is to make a positive impact on my students and have them know I care about them completely, not just academically.

I have two sons, ages 26 and 23 and 1 grandson who is 7 years old. I enjoy traveling, reading, and working on puzzles.

Born in: Dearborn, Michigan
College attended: Hopkinsville Community College
Started working with children in: 2017
Favorite thing about my job: Helping students
3 things I love: Crafting, Fall, Family
Favorite quote: "All you really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt." - Charlie Brown

Born in: Nashville, TN
Started working with children in: 2009
Favorite thing about my job: Working with kids and helping athletes achieve their personal goals
3 things I love: History, Traveling, Dr. Pepper
Favorite quote: When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me."

My name is Autumn Wood. I am the SRO at Charlotte Middle School. I served in the United States Navy as an aviation mechanic. I started at Dickson County Sheriffs Office in January of 2019. I began in the jail and worked as a corrections officer for 2 months before being promoted to patrol. I worked patrol from March 2019- October 2020 then was assigned to the SRO division and placed at CMS. I’m excited for this school year with our Tigers!!