Anderson, Joann
Bookkeeper
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working with children in: 1998 Favorite thing about my job: Working with a great group of co-workers 3 things I love: God, my grandchildren & reading suspense/mystery books Favorite quote: In a world where you can be anything, be kind.
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Anderson, Loran
8th Grade Literacy Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University and Trevecca Nazarene University Started working with children in: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: Sharing time and space with students in the middle of where they're going 3 things I love: reading, listening to vinyl records, and being with family Favorite quote: "Find out who you are and do it on purpose".- Dolly Parton
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Baker, Brian
Health/PE Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin Started teaching in 2014 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students learn the importance of being physically active and being a positive role model for all my students 3 things I love: Faith, Family and Football Favorite quote: Life’s a garden dig it!
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Benton, Sarah Jane
8th Grade Math Teacher
Born in: Gainesville, FL College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with my students 3 things I love: Cooking/Baking, Tattoos, Traveling Favorite quote: "Be yourself, everyone else is already taken." - Oscar Wilde
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Birt, Megan
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
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Bragg, Terra
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Nashville, Michigan College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin Started teaching in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to teach the kids to love history 3 things I love: Sailor Moon, cats, baking Favorite quote: Believe in yourself and nothing can stop you.
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Britt, Shannon
7th & 8th Grade Math Teacher
I earned my B.S. in Education from Austin Peay State University. I began teaching at Dickson Middle School in 2010. My goal is to help every student improve his or her conceptual understanding of the math we are learning. I want each to enter high school with confidence in their knowledge and ability to be successful.
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Buchanan, Celeste
7th Grade Science Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Carson-Newman University; Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 2018 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students to become life-long learners and fueling students' passion for understanding scientific phenomena both inside and outside of the classroom 3 things I love: Reading, painting, and hiking Favorite quote: "You can be whoever you want, even yourself." - Drake
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Campbell, Erin
Creative Writing Teacher
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Cathey, Clifton
7th Grade Science Teacher
Born in: Wayne, MI College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: The looks on students faces when it "clicks" and they grasp a concept 3 things I love: Vacationing, Sports, Family
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Cherry, Holly
6th Grade Science Teacher
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Chino, Daniel
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Phoenix, AZ Started working with children in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: Watching students try their best and reach their goals 3 things I love: Painting, reading, and woodworking. Favorite quote: "The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time." - Abraham Lincoln
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Cook, Gala
Guidance Counselor
Born in: Memphis, TN College attended: Delta State University, Delta State University Started working with children in: 2001 Favorite thing about my job: Learning from my students everyday and seeing them happy when they realize they can achieve more than they thought they could 3 things I love: My husband Timothy, my border collie Remington, and the students, faculty, and administration at SCES!! Favorite quote: "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11
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Correll, Tracey
Teacher Assistant
Born in: Nashville, TN Started working with children in: 2013 Favorite thing about my job: Working with my children and my DMS peers 3 things I love: Boating, Horseback riding, Taking care of my grandbabies
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Cullom, Zane
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
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Dubach, Crystal
RTI Interventionist
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University and Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 1998 Favorite thing about my job: Working one on one with the students 3 things I love: God, family especially my grandbabies, and reading Favorite quote: "If you can't say something nice, don't say nothing at all." - Thumper
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DuBois, Stacie
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
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Estes, Kim
Attendance Secretary
Born in: Nashville, TN Started working with children in: 2000 Favorite thing about my job: Watching the students grow and mature as they prepare for high school 3 things I love: family, camping, and Nascar Favorite quote: "Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful."
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Estes, Susan
ELL Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the "light bulb" moment in a student 3 things I love: spending time with family, reading, traveling Favorite quote: "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
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Ferree, Kristen
Assistant Principal
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Interacting with people of all ages 3 things I love: people, practices, and processes Favorite quote: "Not all those who wander are lost." - J.R.R. Tolkien
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Flynt, Betsy
8th Grade Math Teacher
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Fussell, Ethan
Guidance Counselor
Born in: Charlotte, TN College attended: University of Tennessee, Austin Peay Started working with children in: 2001 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students 3 things I love: Family, Golf, Sports in general Favorite quote: "Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier." - Mother Teresa
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Futrell, Cassie
6th Grade ELA Teacher
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Glover, Michelle
Teacher Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working with children in: 2003 Favorite thing about my job: Having the opportunity of working with young people each day, making a positive impact of their lives, and developing a rapport with them to establish long lasting relationships 3 things I love: CHRIST JESUS, my family and DIY refinishing of antique furniture Favorite quote: LOVE is what LOVE does.
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Godsil, Lindsay
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Clarksville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with my students that will last them a lifetime 3 things I love: Coffee, Movies, Mexican Food Favorite quote: "Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." -Albert Einstein
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Green, Bertha
ISS Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: TTC Started working with children in: 2017 Favorite part of my job: Loving the kids 3 things I love: Jesus, my kids, and my job Favorite quote: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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Harrison, Leslie
Principal
Born in: Brinkley, AR College attended: Arkansas State University, Travecca Nazarene University Started teaching in: 1988 Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with my students and staff and motivating and encouraging all of my people!! 3 things I love: My family, Coffee and the Beach! Favorite quote: "We are the Music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams, Yet we are the movers and shakers of the world forever, it seems...You shall teach us your song's new numbers, and things that we dreamed before: Yea, in spite of a dreamer who slumbers, and a singer who sings no more." - Arhur O'Shaughnessy
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Hartley, Rexanna
7th Grade Literacy Teacher
Born in: Annapolis, MD College attended: Glenville State College, Western Governors University, Austin Peay State University Started teaching in 1996 Favorite thing about my job: my students, “light bulb moments” and my Dragon work family 3 things I love: God, family and friends Favorite quote: “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” - Aristotle
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Hohl, Jennifer
7th & 8th Grade Math Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2004 Favorite thing about my job: Watching students grow in the classroom! 3 things I love: My kids, traveling, and my pets
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Hunt, Lisa
Secretary
Born in: San Francisco, California College attended: College of Eastern Utah Started working with children in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students and staff and sharing smiles 3 things I love: The beach, Crocheting, and Decorating Favorite quote: "Life is not about waiting out the storm, but learning to dance in the rain."
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Jennette, Michelle
SPED Interventionist
Born in: Three Rivers, MI College attended: Tennessee Technological University, Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 2000 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing my students have that "Ah-Ha" moment when they finally grasp a concept that they have been struggling with 3 things I love: coffee, swimming, reading
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Joyce, Shane
Band Teacher
Born in: White House, TN College attended: Tennessee Technological University and Grand Canyon University Started teaching in: 2000 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing someone's face light up when they "get it" 3 things I love: My family, movies, and music Favorite quote: "You can't control the cards you're dealt, but you can control how you play the hand." -Randy Pausch
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Layton, Patrick
7th Grade Math Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Free Will Baptist Bible College Started teaching in: 2006 Favorite thing about my job: Investing in the lives and knowledge of students 3 things I love: Comics, Coffee, Music
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Lee, Leslie
Computer Technology Teacher
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Long, Kayla
Art Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Middle Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with students while instilling an appreciation for the arts 3 things I love: photography, coffee, reading Favorite quote: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once they grow up.” - Pablo Picasso
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Malone, Joey
Creative Writing Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Aquinas College, Columbia State CC, and Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2014 Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships and seeing growth in each student 3 things I love: Coffee, Investing, and Bowling (in that order) Favorite quote: "I CAN accept failure. Everyone FAILS at something. But I CAN'T accept not trying." -Michael Jordan
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Miller, Dana
Health/PE Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University, Cumberland University Started teaching in: 1997 Favorite thing about my job: Helping my students learn to live healthy lives and each step throughout 3 things I love: my family and friends, reading and traveling Favorite quote: “The cure for anything is salt water; sweat, tears or the sea.”
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Mullinicks, Kelsey
Health/PE Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Bethel University Started teaching in: 2013 Favorite thing about my job: Interacting with kids and watching them grow 3 things I love: family, sports, traveling. Favorite quote: "There are two ways to live your life- one is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle." - Albert Einstein
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Murphy, Emily
Music Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Bethel University Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Making music with the kids 3 things I love: Family, Music, Theatre Favorite quote: "It will be what it will be but it will become what you make of it."
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Murrell, Lisa
RTI Interventionist
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: David Lipscomb University, Belmont University, Austin Peay University Started teaching in: 1993 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students 3 things I love: God, family, reading 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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Patterson, Jennifer
School Social Worker
Born in: Paris, TN Colleges attended: Mid-Continent University - Mayfield, KY Started Social Work in: 2006 Favorite thing about my job: Being a support for students through difficult times in order to successfully achieve their long term goals for their life. 3 things I love: Church Activities, family activities, painting Favorite quote: Always pray to have the eyes that see the best in people, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad, and a soul that never loses faith in God.
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Payne, Mandy
7th Grade Literacy Teacher
Born in: Glasgow, KY Colleges attended: Queens University of Charlotte, Western Carolina University Started teaching: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: Building lasting relationships with students and helping them grow academically and personally 3 things I love: my family, reading, thrift store shopping Favorite quote: “Don’t look back, you’re not going that way!”
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Potter, Julie
Librarian/Gifted Teacher
Born in: Cookville, TN Colleges attended: Austin Peay State University, Trevecca State University, and Vanderbilt University Started teaching in: 1996 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to know the students 3 things I love: Coffee, Reading, My golden retrievers Favorite quote: “Reading is a way for me to expand my mind, open my eyes, and fill up my heart." - Oprah Winfrey
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Proffitt, Larry
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Newport, TN College attended: Mt. Olive College/University of Mt. Olive, Walters State Community, Tusculum University Started teaching in: 2005 Favorite thing about my job: Opening minds 3 things I love: golf, football, camping 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.”
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Richardson, Alisia
8th Grade Literacy Teacher
Born in: Columbia, Tennessee College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Helping young men and women gain confidence in their writing 3 things I love: Iced lattes, any book by Cassandra Claire, and making children feel loved and appreciated. Favorite quote: "It is only when you take responsibility for your life and actions do you discover how powerful you truly are."
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Romine, Mrs. Larissa
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Born in: West Palm Beach, Florida College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2018 Favorite thing about my job: Having great conversations with my students & peers 3 things I love: History, Coffee, Pinball Favorite quote: "We learn about our past, to better understand our future." - L. Romine
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Schindler, Luke
8th Grade Science Teacher
Born in: Parkersburg, WV College attended: Marietta College and Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Creating future scientists! 3 things I love: My family, my dogs, and Paintball! Favorite quote: Don't compare yourself to other people. Compare yourself to who you were yesterday.
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Sensing, Ryan
Assistant Principal
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Jackson State CC, Mid-Continent University, Austin Peay State University, Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 2007 Favorite thing about my job: Working with people 3 things I love: Coaching, people, family Favorite quote: "Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon."
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Smith, Josie
6th Grade Math Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Tennessee Tech University Started teaching in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: Creating memorable learning experiences, the laughter and humor, and everyday is a new day! 3 things I love: My family, coffee, the beach Favorite quote: You will never regret being kind.
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Stanfill, Megan
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Nashville State Started working with children in: 2006 Favorite thing about my job: The "Aha" moments and building relationships with students 3 things I love: playing with my kids, reading and working with kids Favorite quote: “You must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from. Your only limit is your soul.” - Ratatouille
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Stavely, Teresa
SPED Interventionist
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 1990 Favorite thing about my job: Working with core teachers to help students succeed 3 things I love: Family, DD Coffee, the beach Favorite quote: A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark. - Chinese Proverb
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Strawser, Emilie
6th Grade Literacy Teacher
Born in: Memphis, TN College attended: UT Martin and Bethel University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Building strong relationships with my students based on mutual respect 3 things I love: Reading, Disney, Spending time with my family Favorite quote: "When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind." - Dr. Wayne Dyer
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Swaw, Lisa
SPED Interventionist
Born in: Dickson, TN Colleges attended: Austin Peay State University, Tennessee State University, Trevecca Nazarene University Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students reach their full potential 3 things I love: family, reading, coffee Favorite quote: "Every student can learn; just not on the same day, or in the same way." - George Evans
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Whitwell, Vicki
Speech Therapist
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 1997 Favorite thing about my job: Helping all students communicate effectively 3 things I love: Reading, Nature, My Grandchildren Favorite quote: "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller
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Wickerham, Alex
8th Grade Science Teacher
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Williams, Tanya
Instructional Coach
Born in: Fort Worth, Texas College attended: University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2009 Favorite thing about my job: Working with teachers to develop strategies that helps students succeed in all areas of life 3 things I love: Quilting, Camping, Reading Favorite quote: "A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one." - George R.R. Martin
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