Buttrey, Maria
Cafeteria Manager
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: WSU
Started working with children in: 1997
Favorite thing about my job: The kids and my staff
3 things I love: making shirts, cups, and all kinds of crafting and being with my grand babies
Favorite quote: Remember your mood sets the moods of those around you.
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Cochran, Misty
Counselor
Born in: Nashville, TN
Colleges Attended: Austin Peay and Liberty University
Started working with children in: 2013
Favorite thing about my job: Working with the best staff and students
3 things I love: Fruit, travel, and puzzles
Favorite quote: "Not all who wander are lost." - JRR Tolkien
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Dotson, Sandra
ISS Monitor
From: Dickson, TN
Education: Univ of Phoenix AA
Year I started working with students: 2023
Favorite thing about my job: It is never boring.
3 things I love: sewing, camping
Favorite Quote: "Be yourself, everyone else is already taken." - Oscar Wilde
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Guire, Judy
RTI2 Behavior Specialist
From: Nashville, TN Education: Austin Peay State University -- Psychology Year I started working with students: 1989 Favorite Thing About My Job: I love knowing that I have made a difference in a child's day and life. 3 Things I Love: My family, windchimes, the woods, the night sky, sunrise and sunset, the ocean. Favorite Quote: "Learn how to separate the majors from the minors. A lot of people don't do well simply because they major in minor things." What I want you to know: I am always here for you!
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Hendrix, Carol
Intervention Manager
Born in: Memphis, TN
College attended: Bethel University, Vanderbilt University
Started working in education: 1983
Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students who are struggling academically improve in reading and math.
3 things I love: Architecture and interior design, reading and Bible studies
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Hosale, Leanne
School Nurse
Born in: Nashville, TN
College attended: Tennessee State University
Started working with students in: 2008
Favorite thing about my job: I greatly enjoy caring for the well being of our students health and watching them grow from incoming 6th graders to rising 9th graders.
3 things I love: GOD, my Family and traveling of any kind!
Favorite quote: "The greatest wealth is health!" What I want you to know: My goal is to care for any and all of our student’s health needs during the school day and encourage them to continue their educational day if possible.
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Kruse, Allison
Assistant Principal
Born in: Charlotte, N.C.
College attended: Lipscomb University, BS Elementary Education, Austin Peay State University MA.ED Administration and Supervision, ED.S. Curriculum and Instruction, Southwestern University, Certified CISCO networking instructor
Started working in education: 1990
Favorite thing about my job: It is an honor to work with teachers, students, and parents and being a part of their professional and personal journeys.
3 things I love: Concerts, a good laugh, and activities with friends and family.
Favorite quote: "There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." - Albert Einstein What I want you to know: I will strive to make sure your child is safe, treated fairly, and gets the best education possible.
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Lankford, Bridget
Instructional Coach
Born in: Dickson, TN
College attended: Austin Peay State University,
Started working with students in: 2011
Favorite thing about my job: The best thing about my job is working with teachers who are passionate about their students. Teachers work every day to do what's best for students socially and academically, and it's a pleasure to support them in those endeavors.
3 things I love: Coffee, chocolate, and dry shampoo Favorite Quote: “Practice makes progress." What I want you to know: I am married to my college sweetheart, and we have three beautiful girls. I love to read, spend time outdoors, and watch classic black and white movies.
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Patterson, Jennifer
SSS
College Attended: Mid-Continent University B.S. in Psychology & Counseling and Missions & Evangelism. Grand Canyon University M.Ed. in School Counseling Started with school system in 2018 (social worker since 2006) Favorite thing(s) about my job: I love helping our students through their trials so they can achieve their goals. 3 Things I Love: Inspirational gifts, family activities, and colorful pens Favorite Quote: "The past does not define you; it only guides you to a brighter future."
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Snow, Dionne
Interventionist
From: Anchorage, Alaska
College attended: University of Alaska Anchorage, East Tennessee State University
Started teaching in: 2010
Favorite thing about my job: Seeing my students later on in life and all they have achieved
3 things I love: Church, CrossFit, and Family
Favorite quote: Strive for Progress not Perfection
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Spratt, Kristen
Interventionist
From: Kentucky
Education: University of Colorado B.A.; MTSU Master of Library Science
Year I started working with students: 2016
Favorite thing about my job: The Kids!
3 things I love: Reading, winter, and learning about special needs/autism.
Favorite Quote: "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle you know nothing about."
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Warden, Felicia
Librarian
From: Foster, KY Education: Northern Kentucky University, Bachelor of Arts in English; University of Kentucky, Masters of Science in Library and Information Science; Tennessee Technological University, Specialist in Education in Curriculum and Instruction; Southern New Hampshire University, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Favorite thing about my job: Helping students learn empathy, identify themselves, and grow through reading. 3 things I love: Books, elephants, and learning. Favorite Quote: "Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." - Roald Dahl
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