Burns, Rachel
Fifth Grade Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: When students have "lightbulb" moments 3 things I love: Jesus, Family, Coffee Favorite quote: "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." Exodus 14:14
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Dwyer, Pam
Fifth Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: hugs, laughter, and when students share powerful words and thoughts during class discussions 3 things I love: Funyuns, movies, and yoga pants Favorite quote: "The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you."
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Himes, Amanda
Fifth Grade Teacher
Born in: Jackson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University, Nashville State Community College Started teaching in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: Watching students get excited when they have that "ah ha" moment 3 things I love: being on the river, traveling, hanging out with family and friends Favorite quote: "The Power of YET"
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Merickle, Doreen
Fifth Grade Teacher
Born in: Fontana, CA College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students realize their potential 3 things I love: My family, reading, cooking Favorite quote: “In the book of life, the answers aren’t in the back.” - Charlie Brown
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Ward, Jackie
Fifth Grade Teacher
Born in: Cedar Rapids, Iowa College attended: MTSU Started teaching in: 1990 Favorite thing about my job: Doing science inquiry and STEM activities 3 things I love: animals, horseback riding, eating out at nice restaurants Favorite quote: Mistakes are proof that you are trying.
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