Tristen Adkins
Art Teacher
Born in: Sikeston. MO College attended: Nashville State, APSU Started teaching in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: The students! 3 things I love: My family, Bob Ross, and painting! 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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Tanner Anderson
First Grade Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2022 Favorite thing about my job: watching my students be successful! 3 things I love: Reading, Shopping, and being around my people!
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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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Lisa Beard
Special Education Assistant
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Nick Brown
Principal
Born in: Bath, NY College attended: SUNY Geneseo, Alfred University, Union University, Lipscomb University Started teaching in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students and watching them grow 3 things I love: hiking, the beach, spending time with family Favorite quote: āImpossible is for the unwilling.ā - John Keats
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Lori Clayton
Third Grade Teacher - ELA/SS
Born in: Hohenwald, Tennessee College attended: Middle Tennessee State University & Trevecca Nazarene University Started teaching in: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: My students! 3 things I love: Music, Beach, Writing Favorite quote: "There is no small service to God; it all matters." - Rick Warren
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Joy Dotson
Title One Assistant
Born in: Atlanta Georgia Started working with children in: 1996 Favorite thing about my job: its never boring 3 things I love: my family my lord my church Favorite quote: if you cant kill time work it to death
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Chelsea Dunn
PreK Assistant
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Sharon Ferebee
Cafeteria Staff
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Christina Flowers
Lunch Room Monitor
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Belmont University Started teaching in: 1995 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students being successful and seeing the 'lightbulb' moment 3 things I love: shopping, chips and dip, reading Favorite quote: "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."
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Vanessa Flowers
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Belmont University, Grand Canyon University Started teaching in: 1995 Favorite thing about my job: when the 'lightbulb comes on" 3 things I love: reading, thrift shopping, walking the dog Favorite quote: “People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care”
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Sonya Fossie-Williams
Child Care Director
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Tracy Gilliam
Title I Interventionist
Born in: Nashville, Tennessee Started in: 2007 Favorite thing about my job: I enjoy working and helping my co-workers and students. 3 things I love: Spending time with family and friends, Crocheting, and cooking.
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Debra Harrell
Cafeteria Staff
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Shelby Harris
Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing a student finally achieve something they have been working hard for! 3 things I love: Riding RZRs, Traveling, Clogging
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Alaina Hedrick
Third Grade Teacher - Math/Sci
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Carrie Horzsa
Computer Assistant/Speech Assistant
Born in: Decatur, IN College attended: Ball State University Started Working with students in 2018 Favorite thing about my job: I love the students & staff. 3 things I love: Watching my son play travel baseball & basketball, walking, & traveling. Favorite quote: "You matter."
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Chayell Jefferson
Cafeteria Manager
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Katherine Kocourek
fifth Grade Teacher - ELA/SS
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: University of Texas at Arlington, Cameron University Started teaching in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: The kids! 3 things I love: Iced Coffee, Hobby Lobby, the beach Favorite quote: "And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who donĀ“t believe in magic will never find it." Roald Dahl
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Karen Lagan
TN All Corps Tutoring Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 1995 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing success in each student 3 things I love: Spending time with family and friends, traveling, cooking Favorite quote: Reading is like learning how to tie your shoe laces, we all learn at different times.
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Kim Lambert
Speech/Language Pathologist
Born in: Watertown, New York College attended: State University of New York in Morrisville and Plattsburg Started teaching in: 1994 Favorite thing about my job: Decorating my therapy room and planning creative and fun activities for my students 3 things I love: My family, being a mom, and bubble baths Favorite quote: "Obstacles are those things you see when you take your eyes off your goals."
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Christy Lawless
School Counselor
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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Sarah McClanahan
Library Assistant
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April Peach
Title 1 Teacher/RTI Manager
Born in: Nashville College attended: University of Tennessee at Knoxville (undergraduate) and Trevecca Nazarene University (Masters) Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships 3 things I love: Being outside, Animals, Music Favorite quote: "Be who you needed when you were younger"
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Christy Perez
Fifth Grade Teacher - Math/Sci
Born in: Nashville College attended: Austin Peay Started 1998 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the light bulb go on when students understand something 3 things I love: Jesus, Family, and Horses Favorite quote: Little results a day adds up to big results.
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Larson Petty
SRO
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin Started working with children in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Being able to impact people in a positive way 3 things I love: My family, The Outdoors and Motorsports Favorite quote: "Everyone has a happy ending, if you're not happy, it's not the end." - Unknown
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Olivia Rhett
Fourth Grade Teacher - ELA/SS
Born in: Jackson, Mississippi College attended: Mississippi State University, Started teaching in: 2017. Favorite thing about my job: I love seeing students collaborate and work together. I also love when students grasp a new concept or reach a new goal. 3 things I love: exercise, cooking, and reading.
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Elizabeth Spangle
Bookkeeper
Born in: Goshen, IN College attended: Ball State University Started working here in: 2023 Favorite thing about my job: Helping our staff and students every day! 3 things I love: Hiking, reading, traveling Favorite quote: "Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody."
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Renea Starbuck
Pre-K Teacher
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Joye Street
DBA
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working with children in 1982 Favorite thing about my job: Helping the students, teachers and parents 3 things I love: Family, Books, Fabric Favorite quote: Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalms 37:4
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Sharon Sullivan
Lunch Room Monitor
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working with students in: 1988 Favorite thing about my job: Everyday is an adventure, and I love my co-workers and students! 3 things I love: God, my family, and being outside gardening Favorite quote: "Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself."
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Henry Taylor
Cafeteria Staff
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Rochelle Taylor
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Tennessee Technological University, Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 1996 Favorite thing about my job: Building positive relationships with students, parents, and co-workers 3 things I love: crafting, sports, reading with animation
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Teanna Turner
Fourth Grade Teacher Math/Sci
Born in: Selmer, TN Colleges attended: Tennessee State University, Nashville State Community College, Austin Peay State University Favorite thing about my job: Giving a child the experience of someone who really gets them and accepts them for who they are, without making them feel bad or wrong 3 things I love: Shopping, Traveling, Spending time with family
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Keela Waller
ISS Assisstant
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Mary Wills
Assistant Principal
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University, Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 1998 Favorite thing about my job: Interacting with students 3 things I love: Family, movies, being outdoors Favorite quote: The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. Robert Frost
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