The kids call me: Ms. Crystal

Grades I've taught: Kindergarten through 5th grades

My favorite thing about teaching: I love the kids.  I love working with them and watching them grow. I especially love when they see the connections between what we are learning and their lives.  

Favorite Quote: "You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" - Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh

The kids call me: Mrs.Katie

Grades I've taught: Learning Loss (K-5)

My favorite thing about teaching: My favorite thing about teaching…. I love the excitement of the students when they finally understand a new skill. The little lightbulbs go off, and it’s such a magical experience. 

Favorite Quote: I believed I could, so I did

Born in: Los Angeles, California 
College attended: Austin Peay University 
Started teaching in: 2007
Favorite thing about my job: Watching their eyes light up when they are having fun learning! 
3 things I love: 

Disney

Purple

Born in: Nashville, TN
College attended: Austin Peay State University 
Started teaching in: 2014
Favorite thing about my job: Building lasting relationships with my students and being able to watch them grow and learn.
3 things I love: Spending time with my family & friends, shopping, and reading
Favorite quote: Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all. Aristotle