Akins, Jim
Science Teacher
College attended: UT Martin, University of Memphis, and Austin Peay Started teaching in: 2008 Favorite thing about my job: The students I work with 3 things I love: God, my family, and my friends
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Akins, Nikki
Education & Training - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin and Concordia University Started teaching in: 2007 Favorite thing about my job: Watching my students graduate, go to college, and become teachers with students of their own! 3 things I love: my family, cooking, and the beach Favorite Quote: “It is what it is, but it will be what you make it.” - Pat Summitt
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Allison, Stephanie
Class of 2026 Counselor
Born in: Detroit, Michigan College attended: Eastern Michigan University, Morehead State University Started working with children in: 1993 Favorite thing about my job: The opportunity to meet students where they are and help them 'plant seeds' for a better tomorrow 3 things I love: my family, music, and podcasts Favorite quote: "If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Alt, Jennifer
Work Based Learning - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Preparing students for careers in healthcare 3 things I love: My family, Jesus, and coffee Favorite quote: Teamwork makes the dream work!
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Badon, AubreyAnna
College/Career Advisor
Born in: Franklin, TN College attended: Austin Peay Started working with children in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the joy when students realize they can achieve their dreams 3 things I love: Reading, studying classic literature, and learning mythology from around the world Favorite quote: "Nothing is Impossible. The word itself says I'M POSSIBLE!" - Audrey Hepburn
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Baron, Bridget
English Teacher
Born in: Dallas, TX Colleges attended: Creighton University, University of St. Thomas Started teaching in: 2002 Favorite thing about my job: Helping my students believe in themselves so they can be mentally, emotionally, and academically healthy 3 things I love: Coffee, Legos, Corgis Favorite quote: "The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Bateman, Karen
Mathematics Teacher
Born in: Westpoint, NY College attended: Austin Peay State University, Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 1998 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students learn math 3 things I love: my grandchildren, fishing, being at home Favorite quote: It is not our mistakes that define who we are; it is how we recover from those mistakes.
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Beaubien, Brad
Science Teacher
Born in: Fort Smith, AR College attended: UT Knoxville, APSU Started teaching in: 2006 Favorite thing about my job: Sharing the love of my subject matter with my students 3 things I love: Travelling, College Football, and Cooking Favorite quote: "The important thing is to never stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
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Bell, Karen
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Charlotte, TN College attended: Cumberland University Started working with students in: 1996 Favorite thing about my job: Daily laughter 3 things I love: Jesus, food, and singing Favorite quote: "Stay on the ship" - Jesus of Nazareth
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Bell, Melissa
Educational Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN Colleges attended: Tennessee College of Applied Technology Started teaching in: 2022 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing all the smiling faces in the hallways. 3 things I love: God, my kids, Melinda and Martyn and my dog, Molly Favorite quote: "Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you."
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Berry, Don
Welcome Center
Born in: Ft Campbell, KY College attended: TN Tech, USMC, DOC Academy Started working with children in: 2018 Favorite thing about my job: Protecting kids and staff 3 things I love: fishing, outdoor sports, swimming in the ocean Favorite quote: ''Life is a beach, so ride the waves.''
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Breese, Cameron
Mathematics Teacher
Born in: Dickson, Tn College attended: Oakland City University Started teaching Algebra I in 2022 Favorite thing about my job: being an influence to the students and teaching mathematics 3 Things I love: soccer, coaching, and the gym
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Breneman, Joe
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Memphis, TN College attended: UT Martin, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Baylor Started teaching in Dickson: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Spending time with my students and helping them learn. 3 things I love: My Wife, My Daughters, Ice Tea Favorite quote: It is never too late to start doing what's right.
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Bryant, Donna
Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Wills Point, Texas Colleges attended: Tyler Junior College, Pellissippi State University, Austin Peay State University, and Tennessee State University Stated teaching in: 2000 Favorite things about my job: Building lasting relationships with my students and watching them mature into incredible people 3 things I love: My dog Lola, traveling with students, adults, friends, gardening, and cooking 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." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Butler, Curt
Personal Finance and Fine Arts Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Western Kentucky University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: The moment eyes light up because they get it 3 things I love: God, Family, Teaching Favorite quote: "The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life." - Rabindranath Tagore
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Butler, Jill
Fine Arts Teacher and Choral Director
Born in: Orlando, FL College attended: UCF, LSU Started teaching in: 1995 Favorite thing about my job: Making a difference in kids' lives 3 things I love: sleeping, music theatre, and being with my son
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Buttrey, Tina
Cafeteria Manager
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Cardona, Chris
Science Teacher and Soccer Head Coach
Born in: Colorado Springs, CO College attended: University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Austin Peay, Carson Newman Started working with children in: 2002 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students understanding how Biology relates to their life 3 things I love: Hiking, Soccer, Football Favorite quote: "You can't always be the most talented person in the room, but you can be the most competitive."- Pat Summitt
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Chandler, Eric
School Resource Officer
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: T.L.E.T.A Started working with students in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Building positive relationships with students 3 things I love: God, family, and football Favorite quote: "If you're not first, you're last!"
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Clements, Jacklyn
Mathematics Teacher and Volleyball Head Coach
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Northeastern State University; Grand Canyon University. Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Helping kids 3 things I love: my family, coaching, and traveling
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Clifton, Jeff
PLTW (STEM) - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Dickson TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Knoxville Started teaching in: 1998 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to know the kids 3 things I love: Family, God, Football Favorite quote: "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt
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Corlew, Alicia
Social Worker
Born in: Providence, Rhode Island College attended: Middle Tennessee State University and Austin Peay State University Started working with children in: 2011 My favorite thing about my job: Working with students and the family atmosphere within the school 3 things I love: Collecting keychains from different places, personal time with those I love, and a great television show Favorite quote: “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” - Maya Angelou
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Crowder, Amy
English Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 1998 Favorite thing about my job: Reaching the sometimes unreachable students 3 things I love: my family, animals, the beach 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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Cude, Spencer
Mathematics Teacher
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Daniel, Chuck
Interim Dean of Students
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: MTSU, Cumberland University, and Arkansas State Started teaching in: 1992 Favorite thing about my job: Relationships 3 things I love: Sports, Outdoors, Bonfires Favorite quote: Little things lead to big things in all things.
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Daniel, Dwayne
In School Suspension Monitor
Born in: Clarksville, TN College attended: ITT Technical Institute Started working with students in: 2006 Favorite thing about my job: Helping kids figure out problems 3 things I love: Wife, kids, and the Bible Favorite quote: "That's how to be great!"
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Davidson, Pamela
Educational Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Tennessee Applied Technology School Started working with students in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: The children and their different personalities 3 things I love: Family gatherings, Sports of all kinds (especially the ones my family are involved in), Animals Favorite quote: "It is what it is."
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Dawson, Jason
Physical Education Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: APSU Started teaching in: 1997 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students reach their goals. 3 things I love: Family, Football, Kayak fishing. Favorite quote: " A big mouth don't make a big man" John Wayne
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Dawson, Mark
Residential & Commercial Construction - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Clarksville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2004 Favorite thing about my job: Teaching students carpenter skills hopefully they can use the rest of their lives 3 things I love: Watching my Dodgers play baseball, going to Titans games, riding around in our corvette with my wife Favorite quote: Don't worry about things you can't control.
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Dawson, Tangi
Guidance Secretary
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Donaldson, Cindy
In School Suspension Monitor
Born in: Nashville, TN Started working with children in: 1995 My favorite part of my job is: Leaving each day hoping that I helped a young student achieve their goal in education and know that someone cares about them 3 things I love: Spending time with my family, crafting, puzzles and board/card games Favorite quote: Love others like you would want to be loved or treated, always follow your dreams, and never give up. Keep your faith.
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Dufty, Dan
Social Studies Teacher and Tennis Head Coach
Born in: Nashville, TN Colleges attended: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and University of Tennessee Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Interacting with the kids 3 things I love: Football, Golf, Weather Favorite quote: "It cost a lot to win and even more to lose."
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Fernandez, Stejana
Mathematics Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Tennessee State University, Belmont University Started teaching in: 1996 Favorite thing about my job: Work with and for good people 3 things I love: my family, my friends, and good food!
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Fitzgerald, Amy
Registrar
Born in: Lexington, TN College attended: Jackson State Community College Started working with students in: 2009 Favorite thing about my job: The people that I work with 3 things I love: Reading, Swimming, and Sports
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Foster, Holden
School Resource Officer
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Gentry, Kara
Mathematics Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Showing students that math doesn't have to be scary 3 things I love: Brownies, Purple, and Family Favorite quote: "Good mathematics isn't about what you know, it's about what you do when you don't."
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Gerber, Steven
JROTC Teacher
Born in: Watseka, Illinois College attended: University of Louisville, Austin Peay Started teaching in: 2018 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the difference I make in young peoples' lives (that "aha" look) 3 things I love: working out, old cars, helping people Favorite quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." - Michael Jordan
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Gerron, Otis
Physical Education Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2022 Favorite thing about my job: Helping teachers, students, and playing in the gym 3 things I love: Playing sports, working out, and Playing with my daughter Favorite quote: It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.
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Gilbert, Taylor
English Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College Attended: Austin Peay State University and Liberty University Started Teaching in : 2012 Favorite things about my job: Getting kids excited about the future, Finding books for kids to love, Watching kids meet and often exceed their goals. 3 things I love: Jesus, My Family and Dad Jokes Favorite quote: "A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read."
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Gill, Teresa
Office Administration Secretary
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Nashville State Started working with students in: 1989 Favorite thing about my job: My people at DCHS! 3 things I love: My Lord, my husband, and my children
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Gray, Leslie
Cheer Head Coach
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: APSU Started teaching in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: The lasting relationships made with the students I teach and coach 3 things I love: the Lord, my family, Cougar Pride Favorite quote: “Whatever you are, be a good one.” - Abraham Lincoln
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Green, Earlene
Secretary
Born in: Nashville, TN Started working with students in: 1994 Favorite thing about my job: Multi-tasking and working with my amazing co-workers and students daily...also having summers and snow days off 3 things I love: My God, my Family, thrift shopping Favorite quote: "SHINE YOUR LIGHT."
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Gunn, Robin
Class of 2023 Counselor
Born in: Dickson, Tn College attended: APSU, WKU Started working with students in:1997 Favorite thing about my job: working with students 3 things I love: quilting, machine embroidery, reading Favorite quote: Romans 8:28
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Hale, Kimberly
Mathematics Teacher
Born in: Champaign, Illinois College attended: University of Tennessee, Austin Peay State University, Trevecca Nazarene University Started teaching in: 1988 Favorite thing about my job: Geometry 3 things I love: Reading, Quilting, Traveling Favorite quote: “Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do, when it ought to be done, whether you like it or not.” - Thomas Henry Huxley
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Hall, Joseph
Science Teacher
Born in: Tennessee Ridge, TN Colleges attended: Tennessee Tech, University of Memphis Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students navigate the world of Science 3 things I love: Golf, Traveling, and Reading Favorite quote: "When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor." - Elon Musk
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Hall, Teresa
Mathematics Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 1992 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students overcome their fear of math 3 things I love: My Family: 3 children and 8 grandchildren, traveling, and music; but God above all Favorite quote: "God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December." - James M. Barrie
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Hedge, Rachel
Fine Arts Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Lipscomb University and Western Governor's University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students discover a love of art and building relationships with my kids 3 things I love: God, my family, and creating art Favorite quote: If you can't make waves, make ripples.
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Henson, Bryan
Fine Arts Teacher and Band Director
Born in: Ft. Walton Beach, FL College attended: MTSU Started teaching in: 1987 Favorite thing about my job: Teaching students how to express themselves through music 3 things I love: My wife, my children, and time spent with them.
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Herbert, Michelle
Health Science Education - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Waverly, TN College attended: The University of TN at Martin Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students understand Healthcare 3 things I love: coffee, chocolate and outdoor activities Favorite quote: Bad habits are made in good times, good habits are made in tough times.
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Hickerson, Eric
Library/Media Specialist
College Attended: Ohio Valley College, Lipscomb University, Trevecca Nazarene Started teaching in: 1994 Favorite thing about my job: Students 3 things I love: God, My family, the band RUSH Favorite Quote: "We each pay a fabulous price for our visions of paradise, but a spirit with a vision is a dream...with a mission." - Neil Peart
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Hogin, Tina
Educational Assistant
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay University Started working with children in: 1999 Favorite thing about my job: Working with amazing individuals 3 things I love: walking, riding bicycle, and being with family Favorite quote: "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Holley, Joey
Principal
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: MTSU, Grand Canyon University Started teaching in: 1996 Favorite thing about my job: Working with family on the Hill 3 things I love: Golfing, Mowing, Cooking Favorite quote: "They don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care."
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Hollinsworth, Kristy
Fine Arts Teacher
Born in: Charlotte, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University and Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 2005 Favorite thing about my job: Helping others 3 things I love: Photography, Drawing and Traveling Favorite quote: "An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision." - James Whistler
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Holt, Donna
Class of 2025 Counselor
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Middle TN State University and Cumberland University Started teaching in: 1991 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students grow and develop into productive citizens as well as celebrating the milestone of earning a high school diploma and moving on to new adventures 3 things I love: Gardening, dancing Favorite quote: "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Howington, Jennifer
Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: UT-Knoxville, APSU, Trevecca Nazarene Started teaching in: 2003 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to see the amazing things our students are capable of 3 things I love: hiking, trips, reading Favorite quote: “Sometimes I’ll start a sentence and I don’t even know where it’s going. I just hope I find it along the way.” - Michael Scott
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Johnson, Rachel
English Teacher
Born in: Charleston, West Virginia College attended: Southeastern Illinois College, Spalding University Started teaching: 2001 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to know students, helping them grow up, and sharing a love of English with my students 3 things I love: God, my children, running Spartan races Favorite quote: Iron sharpens iron.
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Jones, Dr. Blake
Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Western Kentucky University, Arizona State University, and Western Governors University Started teaching in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: Preparing students for their next step in life 3 things I love: Watching Football, Cooking, Reading Favorite quote: “For the narcissist sees the world–both the past and the present–in his own image. Mature historical understanding teaches us to do the opposite: to go beyond our own image, to go beyond our brief life, and to go beyond the fleeting moment in human history into which we have been born. History educates (“leads outward” in the Latin) in the deepest sense. Of the subjects in the secular curriculum, it is the best at teaching those virtues once reserved for theology–humility in the face of our limited ability to know, and awe in the face of the expanse of history.” - Professor Sam Wineburg
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Jones, Brady
Science Teacher
Born in: Parsons, Tennessee College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin Started teaching in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the lightbulb come on above 3 things I love: Hunting, Sports, Teaching Favorite quote: “Great leaders are not always popular.” - Nick Saban
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Joyce, Carrie
English Teacher
Born in: Columbia, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University, Tennessee State University, Morehead State College Started teaching in: 2007 Favorite thing about my job: Insightful discussions 3 things I love: My family, my French horn, my library Favorite quote: "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Karpowecz, Betty
Spanish Teacher
Born in: Panamá, Central America College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2013 Favorite thing about my job: Observing as students acquire a second language and grow to demonstrate learning 3 things I love: German Shepherd, my grandkids, God Favorite quote: Our limitation is God's opportunity.
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Littleton, Valerie
Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: UT Knoxville and Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 1991 Favorite thing about my job: Being inspired by my students everyday; because of them I have hope for out future 3 things I love: God, my family, and UT football Favorite quote: "Unless someone like you cares a whole lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not!" - Dr Seuss
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Logan, Stefan
Architectural & Engineering Design - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Nashville TN College attended: Austin Peay, UTK Started teaching in: 2006 Favorite thing about my job: the relationships with my students 3 things I love: my wife and kids, farming
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Longtin, Tony
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Germany College attended: Nashville Auto/Diesel, Nashville State, and TSU Started teaching in: 2005 Favorite thing about my job: When students keep in touch and share their future progress 3 things I love: Family, friends, and RC racing Favorite quote: "That train only goes one way."
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Lusk, Deanna
Health Science Education - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Waverly, TN College attended: University of Tennessee Martin and Marian University Started teaching in 2013 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students 3 things I love: my family, crafting, vacationing
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Lutton, Rachel
Class of 2024 Counselor
Born in: Newport News, VA College attended: University of Tennessee Knoxville, Austin Peay State University Started working with children in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with my students and when they can't wait to share sunshine moments with me! 3 things I love: My sons, kayaking, and rollercoasters Favorite quote: "In any given moment we have two options; step forward into growth or to step back into safety." - Abraham Maslow
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Martin, Dawn
Bookkeeper - Office Administration
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Nashville State Favorite thing about my job: My work family! 3 things I love: Grandbabies, shopping, relaxing Favorite quote: "Today is a Good Day for a Good Day!"
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Martin, Sarah
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Pasadena, TX College attended: Itawamba Community College, Delta State University Started teaching in: 2001 Favorite thing about my job: Watching my students have those "aha" moments, grow their knowledge as well as strengthen their confidence in themselves. My purpose as a human is to encourage and uplift others. 3 things I love: church, my children/animals, baseball/softball Favorite quote: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
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McCulloch, Hannah
English Teacher
Born in: Huntsville, AL College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: working with students to reach their full potential 3 things I love: My family, my dog, napping Favorite quote: “No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.” - Taylor Swift
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McElroy, Rhonda
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Kenton, Ohio College attended: Capital University Started teaching in: 1997 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students and seeing them get excited about learning 3 things I love: Coffee, Reading, Running 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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Miller, Robyn
English Teacher
Born in: Houston, Texas College attended: UT Knoxville, David Lipscomb University, and Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 1992 Favorite thing about my job: My students and my cougar family 3 things I love: My family, books, Camp Rainbow, and traveling Favorite quote: "And though she be but little, she is fierce!" - William Shakespeare from A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Nash, Keri
Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Freed-Hardeman University Started teaching in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Making connections with students 3 things I love: Reading, Disney movies, helping lead the DCHS Dance Team, and my family Favorite quote: "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." Walt Disney
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Newberry, Bert
Softball Head Coach
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Newsom, Whitney
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Oak Harbor, WA Colleges attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2003 Favorite thing about my job: Having a positive impact on a student's day 3 things I love: My Family, Dr Pepper, Napping Favorite quote: “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." - Arthur O'Shaughnessy
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Nichols, Christa
Fine Arts Teacher
Born in: Logan, WV College attended: Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2002 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students 3 things I love: Spending time with my family and friends
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Parker, Jessica
Credit Recovery and Physical Education Teacher
Born in: Columbia, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started Teaching : 1998 Favorite Thing About My Job: Helping Students Achieve Their Goals and Dreams Three Things I Love: Family, Friends, Traveling, and Sports Favorite Quote: " Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." Lou Holtz
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Parker, Rodney
Physical Education Teacher and Baseball Head Coach
Born in: Clarksville TN College attended: Austin Peay Started teaching in: 1994 Favorite thing about my job: Inspiring young people to be great! 3 things I love: GOD, My Family, Baseball Favorite quote: Be the best you you can be!
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Patterson, John
Criminal Justice - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Fontana, California College attended: Liberty University Started teaching in: 2014 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing our students grow into responsible young adults 3 things I love: Jesus Christ, University of Georgia Football, working at DCHS Favorite quote: Treat Everybody Like They Are Somebody.
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Perez, Katherine
Assistant Principal
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Tennessee Tech University, Bethel University Started teaching in: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students be successful and supporting teachers to best help students 3 things I love: family time, God, being on the lake
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Perkins, Cheyenne
English Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: Being able to share the love of reading and writing with my students! 3 things I love: being with my family, cooking and eating food, and reading and writing. Favorite quote: "Be curious, not judgmental." - Walt Whitman
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Perkins, Riley-Marie
Social Studies Teacher
College Attended: APSU (BBA and MAT) Started Teaching in: 2022 Favorite thing about my job: listening to students discuss controversial economic topics 3 things I love: curiosity, intention, and dance Favorite quote: "For if there is a more tragic a fool than the businessman who doesn't know that he's an exponent of man's highest creative spirit--it's the artist who thinks the businessman is his enemy."
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Peters, Tiffany
Business & Marketing - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Lipscomb University, Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 1999 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students learn, so they can have a better future 3 things I love: God, watching my kids play sports, being outdoors Favorite quote: I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength.
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Pierce, Mitch
Assistant Principal
Born in: Dickson, TN Colleges attended: Tennessee Tech University, Austin Peay State University, Carson Newman University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Working with young people in order to help them achieve their goals 3 things I love: Family, Sports, and The Great Outdoors Favorite quote: "The Pink Panther was pink, but he was cool." - Randel Allen Harrel
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Post, Pattye
Mathematics Teacher
Born in: Camden, TN College attended: Murray State University Started teaching in: 1978 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students develop a love of math; or at least see the need for math knowledge in life 3 things I love: My family, reading a good mystery, relaxing on the beach as I listen to the ocean sounds Favorite quote: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil 4:13
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Powers, Randy
JROTC Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing Cadets grow and assume responsibility for their actions 3 things I love: Sports, outdoors, and traveling Favorite quote: How many chances do you get to make a first impression?
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Powlas, Jay
Residential & Commercial Construction - CTE Teacher, Basketball Head Coach and Athletic Director
Born in: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma College attended: MTSU Started working with children in: 1989 Favorite thing about my job: The kids 3 things I love: My family, dogs, farm Favorite quote: You can’t calm the storm, stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass.
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Primm, Curtis
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working with students in: 2006 Favorite thing about my job: Being able to see smiling faces daily 3 things I love: Food, faith, and fellowship 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."
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Pulley, Nikki
Instructional Coach
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Lee University, Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Helping others develop their love and craft of teaching students! 3 things I love: family time, hunting arrowheads, walking the creek Favorite quote: "A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are made for."
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Regen, Ginger
Health Science Education - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Jackson, TN College attended: University of Tennessee Health Science Center Started teaching in: 1996 Favorite thing about my job: Preparing kids for the healthcare field 3 things I love: God, family, scrapbooking Favorite quote: "Dare to be different!"
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Reid, Robert
English Teacher
Born in: St. Petersburg, Florida College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2009 Favorite thing about my job: Being a positive influence in students' lives 3 things I love: My job, my family, and my job Favorite quote: "I am an early bird and a night owl; so I am wise and I have worms."
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Richardson, Angela
Mathematics Teacher
Born in: Altus, Oklahoma College attended: Cameron University Started teaching in: 1984 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students, teachers, and staff 3 things I love: God, family, and friends Favorite quote: "May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer." Psalm 19:14
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Roberts, Wesley
Spanish Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: APSU (BA), Trevecca Nazarene (MA) Started teaching in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: It’s never boring! 3 things I love: Guitar, Singing, Foreign Languages Favorite quote: Jeremiah 29:11 "11 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."
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Robertson, Curtis
School Resource Officer
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working with children in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Protecting students and being a part of their positive educational experience
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Robertson, Sara
English Teacher
Born in: Flint, MI College attended: Trevecca Nazarene University Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Connecting with students and watching them grow throughout their time at DCHS 3 things I love: My family, Reading, Pyrography Favorite quote: “Be weird. Be random. Be who you are. Because you never know who would love the person you hide.” - C.S. Lewis
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Rodriguez, Rachel
Spanish Teacher
Born in Bethesda, Maryland College Attended: Austin Peay State University Started Teaching:2022 Favorite thing about my job: Encouraging students to learn a new language. Since I studied abroad in Spain, it has helped me bring first hand knowledge to my classroom teaching. 3 things I love: coffee, traveling, being present in the moment
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Russell, Anita
Digital Arts & Design - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Nashville State Community College Started working with children in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Interacting with families and students 3 things I love: Art, sports and discovering new places Favorite quote: You have to be a friend to have a friend.
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Saunders, Jason
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Elizabeth, LA College attended: Northwestern State University and Cumberland University Started working with children in: 2014 Favorite thing about my job: I love working with children. 3 things I love: coffee, wood working and building primitive tools Favorite quote: Never give up.
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Shelby, Margie
French Teacher
Born in: Woodlawn, TN College attended: David Lipscomb University Started teaching in: 1990 Favorite thing about my job: Sharing my passion for French with awesome students 3 things I love: my family, friends, and teaching Favorite quote: "Be courageous" Joshua 1:9
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Sims, Leslie
Criminal Justice - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College Attended: University of Tennessee at Martin, Middle Tennessee State University, and Tennessee State University. Started teaching in: 2022 Favorite things about my job: I get to share my love for criminal justice and all the knowledge I have gained working in the field for the past ten years with my students. 3 things I love: Family, Friends, and Sports Favorite Quote: Laissez le bon temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!)
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Sims, Risa
ELL English Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: APSU Started teaching in: 2000 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students succeed! 3 things I love: Family, Reading, Beach Favorite quote: "Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory." - Dr. Seuss
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Sinks, Sheri
Health Science Education - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Granite City, IL College attended: APSU and Excelsior Started teaching in: 2009 Favorite thing about my job: Sharing my passion about nursing and helping my students to become better people 3 things I love: God, family, and helping others Favorite quote: Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today!
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Smith, Brittney
Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students in the classroom and getting to know them throughout the year 3 things I love: Kentucky basketball, coffee, and running Favorite quote: "Good things take time" - John Wooden
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Southerland, Curtis
Fine Arts Teacher
As an art educator, I strive to provide the highest quality learning environment and opportunity to students by means of preparation, constant planning and reflection that will allow student mastery of daily objectives. The design and goal of my classroom is to make students feel safe and comfortable while preparing them for the responsibility and expectations of the real world. Honest communication to self and each other is the classroom's foundation for learning together and building strong student/teacher relationships. Mistakes are expected as part of the learning process and responded to in a constructive way. A rigorous classroom is evident every day as students show accountability and problem-solving skills through daily group interactions. I obtained my formal education from Freed-Hardeman University, University of Tennessee, and Austin Peay State University and hold a Bachelors in Fine Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies, with a focus in non-profit administration and also a Masters in Education. Experience includes: nine years of private instruction, six years as a corporate gallery curator, ten years teaching at the public elementary level, as well as my current position at DCHS.
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Spurlock, Justin
Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Freed Hardeman University Started teaching in: 2013 Favorite thing about my job: Working with the youth of America Things I love: I love traveling and writing short historical stories.
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Stevenson, Kelly
Physical Education Teacher and Virtual High School Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Freed-Hardeman University Started teaching in: 2001 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students achieve their goals 3 things I love: my family, my friends, and basketball Favorite quote: "Attitude is a choice. What you think you can do, whether positive or negative, confident or scared, will most likely happen." - Pat Summitt
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Stiltner, Stephanie
Speech Teacher
College attended: Western Kentucky University, University of West Alabama, Union University, University of TN at Martin, University of North Alabama Started teaching in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing a student master a skill Things I love: Hot-power yoga, running, a combination of coffee and dark chocolate Favorite quote: "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is one of the greatest accomplishments." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Stinson, Cameron
School Resource Officer
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Stock, Whitney
Human Services - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Middle Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 2013 Favorite thing about my job: Teaching students about healthy eating and new cooking skills 3 things I love: Family, reality TV, and Salt and Vinegar chips
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Taylor, Adam
Science Teacher
Born in: Utah College attended: Brigham Young University Started teaching in: 2003 Favorite thing about my job: Helping Students Smile, Learn and Figure Things Out 3 Things I love: 1. Family 2. Learning 3. Chasing Plastic Favorite Quote: "Food is my favorite thing to eat." - Mike Gilchrist
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Thornton, Maria
Spanish Teacher
Born in: Ponce, Puerto Rico College attended: University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez Campus, Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 1991 Favorite thing about my job: Communicating the love for teaching and learning to my students 3 things I love: My family, coffee, and watching action movies Favorite quote: Nunca es tarde para aprender. It is never too late to learn.
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Tomlinson, Jeffrey
Social Studies Teacher & Football - Head Coach
Born in: Erin, Tn College attended: Attended Austin Peay State University Graduated in 2000 Started teaching career at Clarksville High School 2000-2006, before teaching at Creek Wood from 2006-2012, Montgomery Central High from 2012-2021 and DCHS 2022- present. Favorite thing about my job: I love coaching Football and helping young men achieve things they never thought were possible. 3 things I love: Football, Spending time with Family and Traveling
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Tucker, Toni
Physical Education Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: APSU Started teaching in: 2003 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students 3 things I love: family, friends, and traveling 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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Walters, Gage
Science Teacher
Born in: Tyler, Texas College attended: Navarro College and University of Tennessee at Martin Started Teaching: 2023 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students and being able to relate to them on a personal level. 3 things I love: Fishing, skating, baseball Favorite quote: "Life's a garden, dig it"
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Weaver, Ty
Agriculture - Career & Technical Education
Born in: Vanleer, TN College attended: UT Martin Started teaching in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Teaching shop and large animal classes 3 things I love: Jesus, cows, and my family Favorite quote: "Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and you're a thousand miles from the cornfield." - Dwight Eisenhower
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Webb, Erin
Physical Education Teacher and Girls Basketball Head Coach
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Lipscomb University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing kids become the best versions of themselves 3 things I love: traveling with my husband, my four kids, coaching basketball Favorite quote: “I am the door, anyone who enters by me will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy, but I have come that you might have life and have it more abundantly.” John 10:9-10
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Webster, Regina
Assistant Principal
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin, Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 1986 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students find their happily ever afters 3 things I love: Reading, Drawing, Exercising Favorite quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi
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Willey, Karen
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 1984 Favorite thing about my job: Working with the students 3 things I love: Spending time with my grandson, Rhett; reading, and antiquing Favorite quote: "For I know the plans I have for you; plans to prosper you and not hurt you." Jeremiah 29:11
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Williams, Paul
Science Teacher
Born in: Memphis, TN College attended: Lambuth University; Lipscomb University Started teaching in: 2006 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to know the kids 3 things I love: Sports, God, and family time Favorite quote: "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." - Vince Lombardi
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Wilson, Anna
Mathematics Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: UT Knoxville, Peabody at Vanderbilt, MTSU, UT Martin Started teaching in: 2008 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students learn and meet their goals 3 things I love: God, Family/Friends, DCHS Favorite quote: "I pray that the God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace as you trust in him. Then you will have more and more hope, and it will flow out of you by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
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Wilson, Emily
Credit Recovery Teacher
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Wilson, Lori
Graduation/Instructional Coach
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2005 Favorite thing about my job: Watching my students grow and seeing the changes that take place in just one short academic year 3 things I love: my family, bonfires, coffee Favorite quote: "If you don't like the road you’re walking, start paving another one." - Dolly Parton
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Wisdom, Charlotte
Attendance Secretary
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working with students in: 1985 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students and my friends 3 things I love: Jesus, family, and food Favorite quote: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart..." - Proverbs 3:5
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Woodard, Kerri
ESL Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN Colleges attended: University of TN at Chattanooga, Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 2008 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students gain confidence 3 things I love: Family, Coffee, Books Favorite quote: "Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud." - Maya Angelou
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Wuertz, Milton
Science Teacher
Born in: Montgomery, Indiana College attended: Purdue University and Grand Canyon University Started working with children in: 1997 Favorite thing about my job: Speaking into the lives of young folks 3 things I love: My wife, My boys, and The Outdoors Favorite quote: “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.”
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