Tristen Adkins
Art Teacher
Born in: Sikeston, Missouri
College attended: Austin Peay State University
Started teaching in: 2019.
Favorite thing about my job: Our students!
3 things I love: My family, painting, and teaching Art!
Favorite quote: 'Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he/she grows up." -Pablo Picasso
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Maison Anderton
PE Teacher
Born in: Pegram, Tennessee
College attended: Austin Peay State University
Started teaching in: 2021
Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students enjoying being active
3 things I love: Coaching, fishing, and family
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Jackie Elston
Music Teacher
Born in: Clarksville, TN
College attended: Austin Peay State University, Cumberland University
Started teaching in: 1981
Favorite thing about my job: Teaching music
3 things I love: Yoga, reading, the beach
Favorite quote: “I will wait silently for the Lord. He is my rock and salvation, my fortress. I will not be shaken.”
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Carrie Horzsa
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Decatur, Indiana
College attended: Ball State University
Started working with children in: 2018
Favorite thing about my job: I love the children and my coworkers. We are like family.
3 things I love: Watching sports, doing things with my son, and reading books
Favorite quote: Stay Positive!
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Christy Lawless
Learning Support Assistant
Born in: Washington D.C.
College attended: MTSU, Walden University, TSU
Started working with children in: 2015
Favorite thing about my job: Working with the students, staff, and families
3 things I love: my family, the beach, and reading.
Favorite quote: "Just keep swimming."
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Jennifer Opdenbrouw
Library Teacher
Born in: Memphis, TN
College attended: University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Trevecca University
Started teaching in: 2020
Favorite thing about my job: Helping students find books they LOVE to read!
3 things I love: My family, the beach, sports
Favorite quote: "A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it." - Samuel Johnson
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