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Shawna Hatley
Shawna Hatley
Reading Interventionist
The kids call me: Mrs. Hatley
Grades I've taught: Kindergarten, First, Second, Fourth, Eighth, and now R.T.I.
My favorite thing about teaching: My favorite thing about teaching is seeing the "light bulb" moment when a student lights up, because they are truly understanding something for the first time. 
Favorite Quote: "Aim for the moon; even if you miss you’ll land among the stars."
Carolyn Hickerson
Carolyn Hickerson
Reading Interventionist

The kids call me: Mrs. Hickerson

Grades I've taught: 1st, 3rd and K-5 interventionist

My favorite thing about teaching: My favorite thing about teaching is helping the students become better readers. 

Favorite Quote: “Keep reading. It’s one of the most marvelous adventures that anyone can have.”  By Lloyd Alexander 

John Holland
John Holland
Learning Loss (K-5)

The kids call me: Mr. Holland

Grades I've taught: 1st, 4th

My favorite thing about teaching: Helping students reach their potential.

Favorite Quote: "You can't let one bad moment spoil a bunch of good ones." - Dale Earnhardt



Leslie Simms
Leslie Simms
Learning Loss (K-5)

The kids call me: Mrs. Simms 

Grades I've taught: Kindergarten- Eighth 

My favorite thing about teaching: My favorite thing about teaching is helping students learn to read and seeing students succeed! 

Favorite Quote: Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions. Dalai Lama XIV 



Jessica Southerland
Jessica Southerland
Reading Interventionist
The kids call me: Mrs. Southerland
Grades I've taught: 1st, 2nd, 4th, and K-5 RTI
My favorite thing about teaching: My favorite thing about teaching is being able to make learning a positive experience. Seeing students smile because they conquered a challenging lesson is the highlight of my day. 
Favorite Quote: “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” - Oscar Wilde
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