Born in: Lawrenceburg, TN
College attended: University of North Alabama
Started teaching in: 1991
Favorite thing about my job: Teaching children to read
3 things I love: family, friends, my job

Born in: Orlando, FL
Colleges attended: Nashville State
Started as teacher assistant in: 2021
Favorite thing about my job: Helping all the teachers and students
3 things I love: Camping, coffee, family time
Favorite quote: "Be the reason someone smiles today."

Born in: Reidsville, NC
College attended: Nashville Tech, Emmaus Bible College, and Trevecca
Started teaching in: 2000
Favorite thing about my job: Connecting with families and seeing my students' LOVE for learning
3 things I love: Antiquing, Crafting, and Traveling
Favorite quote:  "Change your thoughts and you can change the world."

Born in: Nashville, Tennessee
College attended: Nashville State
Started TA Position in: 2022
Favorite thing about my job: I love working with the kids
3 things I love: God, Marvel, Loaded Teas
Favorite quote: "You don't have to try so hard, don't bend until you break."

Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: UT-Martin and Arkansas State
Started teaching in: 2009
Favorite thing about my job: the kids, watching something "click" for the first time, teaching them to read
3 things I love: Family/Friends, coffee, and traveling!
Favorite quote: “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” - Walt Disney

Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Started teaching in: 2003
Favorite thing about my job: Seeing children learn to read
3 things I love: My family, Traveling, and Disney

Born in: Marietta, Georgia
College attended: University of West Georgia
Started teaching in: 1983
Favorite thing about my job: The excitement of my students when they learn something new
3 things I love: My family, visiting new places, and hiking
Favorite quote: "You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think." - Christopher Robin