Baker, Alisha
Science Dept.
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Baker, Jeremy
Bookkeeper
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Lambuth University Started working with children in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Helping teachers and administrators get things done 3 things I love: My Family, Volleyball and Coffee Favorite quote: "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
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Barton, Tara
English Dept.
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Bradley, Heather
CTE Department
Born in: Landstuhl, Germany College attended: Tulsa Technology Center Started teaching in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Teaching the kids how to do the job I've done for 30 years 3 things I love: church, working as a paramedic, my kids Favorite quote: If you fall down 11 times, get up 12!
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Broussard, Beth
SPED dept.
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Brown, Cheryl
Special Education Department
Born in: Clark AFB, Philippines College attended: University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Phoenix Started teaching in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students with disabilities and structuring a curriculum to fit their needs 3 things I love: My family, crafts, reading, and working out Favorite quote: "Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi.
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Chadwick, Blake
Social Studies Department
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Univ. of Tennessee at Martin and Austin Peay State Univ. Started teaching in: 2003 Favorite thing about my job: Teaching history, economics, and government to high schoolers every day! 3 things I love: Hanging with my family and friends, hunting, reading Favorite quote: "If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter." - George Washington
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Clapper, Christopher
Physical Education Department
Born in: Nashville, Tn. College Attended: Columbia St., UTM, TSU Started teaching: 1995 Favorite thing about my job: Being a small part in the development of their lives 3 things I love: My family, sports, Christmas Favorite quote: Be Present Not Perfect!
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Cole, Crissy
Front Office
Born in: Nashville, TN Started working with children in: 2006 Favorite thing about my job: Our students 3 things I love: camping, boating, sports
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Collins, Ryan
Front Office/ISS
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Daniel, Houston
Mathematics Department
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Tennessee Tech University and Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Working with the youth of today and helping them accomplish their future goals 3 things I love: Sports, Theater, and Reading Favorite quote: "With virtue you can't be completely poor; without it you can't be truly rich" - Ancient Chinese Proverb
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Daniel, Melissa
Registrar/Guidance Dept.
Born in: Dickson County, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 1992 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students graduate and move on to a successful life! 3 things I love: Photography, Scrap booking, Quilting Favorite quote: 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." Jeremiah 29:11
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Dawson, Christy
Library Media Specialist
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: David Lipscomb University, Trevecca Nazarene University Started teaching in: 1984 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students find books they enjoy 3 things I love: Time with my family, reading, puttering around my house
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Decker, Tim
VHS facilitator
Born in: Georgia College attended: University of Memphis, University of Phoenix, Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Graduation successes 3 things I love: My wife, kids, and dogs
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Douthitt, Meredith
CTE Department
Born in: Nashville, Tennessee College attended: Austin Peay State University and The University of Tennessee at Martin Started teaching in: 2018 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students get excited about their future 3 things I love: My wonderful family, reading, and crocheting Favorite quote: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” James? ?1:2-3? ?ESV??
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Dunigan, Keiland
Social Studies Department
Born in: Memphis, Tennessee Colleges attended: Austin Peay State University and Liberty University Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Assisting students, getting to co-lead Youth Leadership at CWHS, and forming relationships with students and families 3 things I love: Teaching, Spending with friends and family, Tater Shack Favorite quote: "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars" - Norman Vincent Peale
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Evans, Jacklinn
Math department
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Evans, Terry
SPED Assistant
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Faught, Amy
Front Office & Attendance
Born in: Nashville, TN Started working with children in: 2014 Favorite thing about my job: Our students! 3 things I love: Hanging out with family, attending school activities, vacation at the beach Favorite quote: In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND!
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Fields, Amanda
Assistant Principal
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Galford, Danielle
CTE department
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Gash, Hope
Math Department
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Gomez-Aranda, Christina
CTE Facilitator
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Grandmaison, Robin
SPED Assistant
Born in: Lansing ,Michigan College attended: Ashford University Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Teaching new skills, watching the children learn the new skills, and knowing I make a difference 3 things I love: Reading, swimming, coffee Favorite quote: Oh the places you will go!
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Green, Christina
Front Office
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Grimsley, Greg
Junior/Senior Counselor
Born in: Jackson, TN Colleges attended: Lambuth University Started teaching in: 2000 Favorite thing about my job: Watching students as they mature and develop career goals 3 things I love: history, travelling and visiting state and national parks
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Grogan, Christine
Instructional Coach
Born in: Hempstead, New York College attended: Belmont University, Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2009 Favorite thing about my job: Working with teachers to support them in providing opportunities for high levels of learning for all students 3 things I love: reading, time with my family, lake life Favorite quote: "The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday." - Matty Mullins
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Hall, Sonya
Cafeteria Manager
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Hardin, Vance
CTE Department
Born in: Union, MS College attended: Meridian Community College and UT martin Started teaching in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: Giving students hope of a bright future 3 things I love: Working and creating new things, the out doors, and spending time with my family Favorite quote: A job is a self portrait of the person of the person who completed it.
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Harvey, Ben
Social Studies Department
Born in: Lynchburg, TN College attended: Tennessee Tech Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students achieve their goals 3 things I love: sports, movies, St. Louis Cardinals baseball Favorite quote: “That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt, a real superhero.” - Stan Lee
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Hatley, Eric
Social Studies Dept.
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Hayes, Sandra
Front Office & Guidance
Born in: Grundy, VA College attended: Austin Peay State University Started working with children in: 2002 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students, teachers, and faculty with problems 3 things I love: Flowers, Reading, Crafting Favorite quote: Life takes us to unexpected places...Love brings us home.
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Hernandez, Libby
CTE Department
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Tennessee Tech University, Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: So cliché, but it really is the relationships and memories 3 things I love: Traveling, my dog Annie, and Broadway Favorite quote: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” - Gandhi
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Higgins, Devon
Physical Education Dept.
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Jackson, Nancy
CTE Department
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Athens State University Started teaching in: 1995 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to go to school 3 things I love: Softball, Tie dye, and Learning Favorite quote: "Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.“ - Alan Turing.
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James, Zeb
CTE Department
Born in: Boone, North Carolina College attended: Virginia Highlands Community College, Tennessee Technological University Started teaching in: 2007 Favorite thing about my job: Sharing and developing knowledge, skills and experiences within Agriculture 3 things I love: Livestock shows, Fishing and Livestock Auctions Favorite quote: "Why be like everyone else, when you can be yourself?"
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Johnson, Brandie
Foreign Language Department
Born in: Moline, IL College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Sharing my love for learning languages with my students! 3 things I love: Learning languages, Hands-on activities and projects, Spending time with my family Favorite quote: “Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” - John R. Wooden
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Jones, Steve
Science Department
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Tennessee Technological University Started teaching in: 2009 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to know my students 3 things I love: My Family, Sports, Reading Favorite quote: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Martin Luther King Jr.
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Kuchta, Andrea
Special Ed. Dept.
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Long, Robert
Band Director
Born in: Clarksville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University, Middle Tennessee State University, Carson-Newman University Started teaching in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: There is never a dull moment in this field of work 3 things I love: My beautiful wife, cooking, weightlifting Favorite quote: "Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston S. Churchill
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Love, Laura
Special Education dept.
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Lovelace, Joe
SRO
Born in: Hollywood, Florida College attended: Volunteer State, Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy Started working with children in: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: Shining a positive light on law enforcement and helping those in need 3 things I love: The outdoors, photography & staying fit & healthy Favorite quote: "Blessed are the Peacekeepers, for they will be called children of God."
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Maines, Katy
SPED Assistant
Born in: Montgomery County, TN Started working with children in: 2003 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students work and overcome different challenges 3 things I love: Spending time with family, cooking, bible study Favorite quote: You know a great deal about a person by how they talk about others.
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Mangrum, Abigail
School Nurse
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McConnell, Hannah
Freshmen/Sophomore Counselor
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University; University of Tennessee Knoxville; University of Tennessee Martin Started working with children in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Helping kids prepare for their future! 3 things I love: Running, cleaning, and spending time with my family! Favorite quote: “If you are not willing to learn no one can help you. If you are determined to learn no one can stop you” - Zig Ziglar
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Mobley, Charlotte
Social Studies Department
Born in: Erin, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University and Cumberland University Started teaching in: 1997 Favorite thing about my job: The Students 3 things I love: God, Family, and Teaching Favorite quote: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
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Moss, Juli
ELL Teacher
Born in: Lawrenceburg, TN College attended: Martin Methodist and Lipscomb Started teaching in: 2007 Favorite thing about my job: the kids 3 things I love: my kids, sports, having fun Favorite quote: "Live each day like it is your last."
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Orman, Jodie
CTE Department/ JTG
Born in: College Grove, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin, Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 1999 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students with the transition from high school to work or college 3 things I love: Riding Horses, Camping, Family Vacations Favorite quote: Life is about making an impact, not making an income.
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Palmore, Amber
School Counselor
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: The University of TN at Chattanooga, The University of TN at Martin Started working with children in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Showing students that someone always cares 3 things I love: Pizza, Football, and Holidays Favorite quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the World." - Ghandi
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Palmore, Johnathan
English Department
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 2014 Favorite thing about my job: Students 3 things I love: God, Family, Titans Favorite quote: "It's a Great day to be a Red Hawk!"
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Pelton, Lorial
SPED Assistant
Born in: Port Arthur, Texas Started working with children in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: Watching a student accomplish a hard task and seeing the joy in their face of how proud they are of themselves in that moment 3 things I love: Jesus, my husband and kids, traveling seeing new places Favorite quote: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
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Quinn, Bethany
Foreign Lang Dept.
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Rachford, Buford
JROTC
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Middle Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Interacting, developing, and instructing students in proper decision making 3 things I love: my kids, my puppies, and movies Favorite quote: “The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.” - Albert Einstein
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Richards, Zachery
Fine Arts Department
Born in: Anchorage, Alaska College attended: Marietta College, Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2018 Favorite thing about my job: The relationship that I have with my students! 3 things I love: My Family, Football, and Musical Theatre Favorite quote: "The language of music is common to all generations and nations; it is understood by everybody, since it is understood with the heart.” - Gioacchino Rossini
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Riels, Rebecca
Fine Arts Department
Born in: Clarksville, TN College attended: APSU Started teaching in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: Watching a student do something they thought they couldn't 3 things I love: Halloween, art, sharks Favorite quote: "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." - Pablo Picasso
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Rivera, Gabriella
Foreign Language Dept.
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Romine, Tina
English Dept.
Born in: Augusta, GA College attended: University of Tennessee Knoxville, Lipscomb University, Austin Peay University Started teaching in: 2002 Favorite thing about my job: My students 3 things I love: Books, Cats, and Family Favorite quote: "Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think." - Albert Einstein
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Salley, Daniel
CTE Department
Born in: Ann Arbor, Michigan College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2001 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students create music and videos 3 things I love: Family, Music, Learning New Things Favorite quote: "Each day provides its own gifts." - Marcus Aurelius
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Schlangen, Ronald
JROTC
Born in: Indianapolis, IN College attended: American Military University Started working with children in: 2018 Favorite thing about my job: Sharing my experience with young adults 3 things I love: My Family, being outside, my country Favorite quote: "Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers (students) stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them." - Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State & Four Star General
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Schlangen, Yvonne
Graduation Coach
Born in: San Francisco, California College attended: Ashford State University Started teaching in: 2013 Favorite thing about my job: My students' faces 3 things I love: Riding a motorcycle, traveling, and drawing 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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Scott, Andrew
CTE Counselor
Born in: Dickson, TN Attended: University of Tennessee at Martin Started teaching in: 2014 Favorite thing about my job: Helping cultivate today's youth 3 things I love: Fly fishing, Hiking, and Golf Favorite quote: Do not believe everything you read on the internet. - Abraham Lincoln
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Smith, James
Welcome Center
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Spencer, Polly
Principal
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Middle Tennessee State University and Trevecca Nazarene University Started teaching in: 1997 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing growth and success of students and teachers 3 things I love: Reading, Walking, Dr. Pepper Favorite quote: "Some days you have to create your own sunshine." - Sam Sundquist
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Spicer, Sandra
Special Education Dept.
From: Mt. Juliet, TN Colleges attended: Middle Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 2000 Favorite thing about my job: Advocating for the student(s) and assisting him or her in reaching the goal - graduation 3 things I love: God first, family second, and teaching Favorite quote: "Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill
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Stecker, Marlee
Mathematics Department
Born in: Clarksville, TN Colleges attended: Trevecca Nazarene University and Tennessee State University Started teaching: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Teaching kids problem solving skills they can use all of their life 3 things I love: my family, serving others, and golf.
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Stevenson, Kelly
Special Ed Dept.
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Strasshofer, Kim
Science Department
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: UTM, TSU Started teaching in: 2001 Favorite thing about my job: Watching the students' grow up academically, emotionally and socially 3 things I love: Coffee, baking shows, and reading Favorite quote: "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." - Theodore Roosevelt
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Surrett, Karen
Physical Education Department
Born in: Erin, TN College attended: Nashville State Community College, Austin Peay State University, Carson-Newman University Started teaching in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Interacting with students and helping them make informed decisions about their futures 3 things I love: Spending time with my family, coaching basketball, and reading Favorite quote: "If you set your goals ridiculously high and it's a failure, you will fail above everyone else's success." - James Cameron
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Swaw, Cheyenne
English Dept.
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Taylor, Charles
CTE Department
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Tennessee Tech, Tennessee State Started teaching in: 1999 Favorite thing about my job: Teaching the next generation of skilled tradesman 3 things I love: my family, coaching basketball, being on our farm Favorite quote: "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
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Thiel, Houston
CTE Department
Born in: Charlotte, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: The students and my colleagues 3 things I love: My family, Sundays, Coaching Favorite quote: Good enough never made anything great.
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Tidwell, Sierra
ELA Department
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students discover a love for reading and learning 3 things I love: Reading, Music, and Movies Favorite quote: "If you're going to live, you might as well do painful, brave, and beautiful things." - Jeff Zentner
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Turnbow, Ashlinn
English Dept.
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Walker, Sandra
SPED Assistant
Born in: Dickson County, TN Started working with children in: 2005 Favorite thing about my job: Every morning when my students get off the bus, they always come in with a positive attitude. 3 things I love: Hanging out with my family, my friends Favorite quote: "If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. if you are determined to learn, no one can stop you." - Zig Ziglar
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Wall-Newsom, Lindsay
Mathematics Department
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: APSU Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to impact students in such a way that they develop the confidence and knowledge needed to have GRIT in life's difficult seasons as they transition into adulthood 3 things I love: Thrifting, Coffee, Cooking
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Walton, Veronica
CTE Department
Born in: Fulda, Germany College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Educating my students so they can, in turn, educate the community 3 things I love: Family, Dogs, Calendars Favorite quote: “I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.” - Martha Washington
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Warren, Abigail
Science Dept.
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Wheatley, Lynn
Foreign Language Department
Born in: Worcester, MA College attended: Bethel College, UT Martin, Trevecca Nazarene Started teaching in: 1997 Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with and educating young adults 3 things I love: Family, boxers, and motorcycles Favorite quote: "We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." - Winston Churchill
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Wherry, Raleigh
Fine Arts Dept.
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Willoughby, Julie
Assistant Principal
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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Wilson, Russell
Physical Education Department
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 1997 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students be physically active 3 things I love: Wife, My Two Girls, and Basketball
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Wright, Cassie
Science Department
Born in: Tennessee College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: Sharing knowledge and building relationships is a super power! 3 things I love: Family, Friends, Fun Favorite quote: ¨Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.¨ -Anthony J. D'Angelo
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Wuertz, Amy
CTE Department
Born in: Evansville, Indiana College attended: Ivy Tech State College, University of Southern Indiana, Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students find their passion in their medical careers 3 things I love: camping, dogs, learning new things Favorite quote: Do not withhold doing good when it is in your power to act.
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