Addison, Carly
Title 1 Assistant
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Adkins, Charity
School Nutrition
Born in: Nashville, TN Started working with students in: 1995 Favorite thing about my job: My student customers! 3 things I love: Jesus, family, and friends Favorite quote: "It is well with my soul."
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Alberd, Angela
School Secretary
Born in: Clarksville, TN Started working with children in: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: Talking to parents in person or on the phone and helping teachers and students 3 things I love: Camping, Hiking, and Crafting Favorite quote: "Hike Your Own Hike." - Thru-Hiker
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Baggett, Annitta
Instructional Coach
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: APSU Started working with children in: 2005 Favorite thing about my job: Watching people learn, grow, and improve in character/knowledge 3 things I love: reading, swimming, hiking Favorite quote: "Whatever you do, do it well." - Walt Disney
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Brewer, Karrie
First Grade Teacher
Born in: Florence, AL College attended: Columbia State, Athens University, MTSU, Cumberland University Started teaching in: 2003 Favorite thing about my job: Making learning fun and memorable for my K kiddos 3 things I love: watching my daughter and son play sports, traveling, and spending time at the river with family/friends
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Brewer, Tabatha
Fourth Grade Teacher
Born in: Nashville TN College attended: Middle Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Helping children gain knowledge and self esteem 3 things I love: Coffee, Goodwill, Reading Favorite quote: You can do hard things!
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Camarata, Angela
Special Education Assistant
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Chappell, Wanda
Computer Lab
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working with children in: 1985 Favorite thing about my job: Working with kids! 3 things I love: Jesus, Family, Running, and Guitar....sorry that's 4... Favorite quote: I live in an Andy Griffith World!!
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Cooper, Kayla
First Grade Teacher
Born in: Charlotte, TN College attended: Freed Hardeman University Started teaching in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Working with wonderful kids all day 3 things I love: Sports, chocolate, and spending time with my family
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Corbin, Janice
Assistant
Born in: Dickson, Tennessee Started working with children in: 1989 Favorite thing about my job: Working with children and having summers off 3 things I love: Dr. Pepper, going on trips, playing games on my IPad Favorite quote: It is what it is...
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Darnell, Chasity
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: Oak Ridge, TN College attended: Tennessee Technological University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students find the excitement in what they are learning 3 things I love: My husband Justin and my son Coleman, teaching, and Dolly Parton! Favorite quote: "If you see someone without a smile, give them yours." - Dolly Parton
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Dearborn, Keith
SRO
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy Started working with children in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Making a positive impact on students 3 things I love: Family, Jeeps and our Corgi named "Teddy" Favorite quote: "If you stay ready, you don't have to get ready!" - Dylan Dearborn
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Draper, Cindy
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Vernon, Texas College attended: Arkansas State University, Austin Peay State University, Cumberland University Started teaching in: 1982 Favorite thing about my job: Working with special learners and my SPED co-workers 3 things I love: My faith, family, and friends Favorite quote: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28 (NIV)
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Fish, Carolyn
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Newark, New Jersey College attended: College of St. Elizabeth, Morristown NJ Started teaching in: 1994 Favorite thing about my job: Watching my students grow and achieve 3 things I love: Learning/studying about God, Being with my family, Researching my ancestry Favorite quote: Psalm 91
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Hawkins, Clay
P.E. Teacher
Born in: White Bluff,TN Colleges attended: Freed Hardeman Started teaching in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to know the students 3 things I love: Disc Golf, Family, Church Camp Favorite quote: Proverbs 3:5-6
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Holland, Joanne
Second Grade Teacher
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Hope, Brittany
Pre K Teacher
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Hughes, Amanda
Art/Music Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Middle Tennessee State University I started working with children in: 1992 Favorite thing about my job: Watching children grow and learn 3 things I love: being with my family, gardening, and baking
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Jarman, Christi
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working with students in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Helping the kids learn and play 3 things I love: lizards, puzzles, movies
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Jenkins, Janet
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Nashville, TN Started working with students in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the smiles on the kids' faces and getting to help them learn new things 3 things I love: God, my family and friends, and crafting Favorite quote: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
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Lampley, Amber
Fourth and Fifth Grade Science Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay and Bethel University Started teaching in: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: My students and my co-workers 3 things I love: Family Time, Chocolate, Pepsi Favorite quote: "I have nothing to lose but something to gain." - Eminem
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Link, Lori
Fourth Grade Teacher
Born in: Clarksville, TN College attended: Austin Peay and University of Phoenix Started teaching in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with students and watching them learn 3 things I love: God, Family, and relaxing Favorite quote: Everything happens for a reason.
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Lynch, Kristen
Assistant Principal
Born in: Waverly, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University and Trevecca Nazarene University Started teaching in: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: The students, people, and our families 3 things I love: My dog Darcy, my family and friends, and our school Favorite quote: "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." - William Butler Yeats
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Nicholson, Sherry
Second Grade Teacher
Born in: Clarksville, TN College attended: Trevecca Nazarene University Started working with children in: 2004 Favorite thing about my job: Watching the children learn 3 things I love: Kayaking, sewing/monogramming, the beach Favorite quote: A really strong woman accepts the war she went through and is ennobled by her scars.
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Palmore, Amber
School Counselor
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: The University of TN at Chattanooga, The University of TN at Martin Started working with children in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Showing students that someone always cares 3 things I love: Pizza, Football, and Holidays Favorite quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the World." - Ghandi
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Pruett, Jane
RTI Assistant Manager
Born in: Nashville, TN Colleges attended: CSCC, APSU, and TSU Started teaching in: 1973 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to interact with teachers and students 3 things I love: Church, family, and friends Favorite quote: "Be first or be last."
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Puckett, Jamie
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Clarksville TN College attended: Nashville State, Austin Peay Started teaching in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Being in God’s will for my life! 3 things I love: Jesus, My family, laying in the bed
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Richardson, Jayme
Special Education Assistant
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Rochelle, Melissa
Librarian
Born in: Winchester, TN College attended: MTSU and TN State Started working with students in: 2006 Favorite thing about my job: working with students 3 things I love: family, my three children, and my granddaughters.
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Self, Frances
Cafeteria Manager
Born in: Montgomery Co, TN College attended: APSU Started working with children in: 1971 Favorite thing about my job: The hugs and smiles from the kids every day 3 things I love: God, my family, sunrises, and my job Favorite quote: "Never think you are better than anyone else, but always remember no one else is better than you." - My great grandfather
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Selph, Sheri
Fifth Grade Teacher
Born in: Pensacola, Florida College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching here in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing my students when they "Get It!" 3 things I love: My family, including 8 Grandbabies, camping, and my students
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Sensing, Natilee
Bookkeeper
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Shock, Angela
Kindergarten Teacher
Born in: Newport News, Virginia College attended: University of Phoenix Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Making that difference in a child's life 3 things I love: Coffee, reading, gardening Favorite quote: Dream It, Believe It, Do It!
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Slack, Amanda
Title One Assistant
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Nashville State Community College Started working with students in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students become successful in math and reading 3 things I love: Jesus, time with family, and coffee
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Street, Wanda
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working with children in: 1987 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the growth that children make 3 things I love: camping, crafty things, taking pictures of nature Favorite quote: You are smarter than you think.
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Stringfield, Sue
Principal
Born in: Philadelphia, PA College attended: University of Tennessee, Austin Peay State University, Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 1988 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students and staff be successful 3 things I love: reading, traveling, eating out Favorite quote: "I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples." - Mother Teresa
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Summers, Kimberly
School Nurse
Born in: Dearborn, Michigan Started working with students in: 2018 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to know and connect with each student and their families along with the family atmosphere of our VES staff 3 things I love: My Husband & two Boys, Riding our Harley Motorcycle, Art& Photography Favorite quote: "There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to be a butterfly."
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Turnbow, Sherry
Reading Interventionist
College attended: Nashville State Community College, Trevecca Nazarene University Started teaching in: 1992 Favorite thing about my job: Helping children to be successful in Reading 3 things I love: reading, bird watching, time with family
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Wellhousen, Laura
First Grade Teacher
Born in: Great Falls, Montana College attended: Concordia College; Concordia University Started teaching in: 1983 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students get excited about learning! 3 things I love: My family, chocolate, painting Favorite quote: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path.”
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Whitfield, Katherine
Fifth Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Started teaching in: 2013 Favorite thing about my job: The relationships I build with my students 3 things I love: Reading, my husband, and my son
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Wiley, Rachel
Kindergarten Teacher
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Williams, Sloan
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Nashville State and Freed Hardeman University Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to work with kids everyday 3 things I love: Coaching, Going to the river, and Coffee
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