Andrews, Brad
PE Teacher
Born in: Franklin, TN College attended: Austin Peay Started teaching in: 2001
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Avery, Samantha
Art Teacher
Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas Colleges: Columbia State, A.A. Studio Art, Austin Peay Three things I love: Family, Painting, Reading Favorite Quote: " If you don't like something change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude."
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Baker, Alyssa
7th Grade ELA/SS Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to help my students learn new things in English 3 things I love: Music, reading, and spending time with my family Favorite quote: "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible.'" - Audrey Hepburn
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Banks, Lakyn
7th Grade Science Teacher
Born in: Anderson, Indiana College attended: Vincennes University, Ball State University, Oakland City University, and Liberty University Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the growth of students throughout the year 3 things I love: Wood Working, Bowling, My Family Time
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Beard, Dana
Health Teacher
Born in: Ontonagon, Michigan (Almost to Canada) College attended: Gogebic Community College, Austin Peay, and TSU. Started teaching in: Favorite thing about my job: It's my favorite place to be. Favorite Quote: Teaching is not what I do, but a teacher is who I am.
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Brainard, Jordan
7th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Watching kids grow and change over the course of a year 3 things I love: My family, Traveling, and Spending time with family and friends on the river Favorite quote: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” - Benjamin Franklin
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Capes, Hillary
6th Grade Math/SS Teacher
Born in: Mount Carmel, IL College attended: Middle Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 2014 Favorite thing about my job: The relationships I build 3 things I love: My family, Full House, and crafting Favorite quote: “Be Different, Be Bold! Instead of taking the stairs, Slide!” - Ron Clark
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Caywood, Heather
School Nurse
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: TCAT, Austin Peay State University, Western Kentucky University Started working with children in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: The family-like atmosphere at both of the schools I work at 3 things I love: My kiddos Baleigh and Logan, the show F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Thanksgiving Favorite quote: "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." - Albert Einstein
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Daniel, Ashley
7th Grade Math Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University, Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 2001 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to know my students and being someone they can talk and relate to 3 things I love: My family, Dancing, Listening to music Favorite quote: “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” - Zig Ziglar
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Davis-Mason, Dee
Office Assistant
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Decoursey, Teresa
7th Grade ELA/SS Teacher
Born in: Eureka, Kansas College attended: Claremore Jr. College, Belmont College, Austin Peay State University Started teaching in 1996 Favorite thing about my job: Instilling the love of reading 3 things I love: Reading, Wood burning, Traveling
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DeLoach, Penny
Bookkeeper
Born in: Clarksville, TN College attended: Tennessee College of Applied Technology and Nashville State Community College Started working with children in: 2000 Favorite thing about my job: The people I am fortunate to work with 3 things I love: My God, My Family and My Friends Favorite quote: "When life gets too hard to stand....kneel."
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Dore, Marisa
8th Grade SS Teacher
Born in: Tacoma, Washington College attended: Utah Valley University and Western Governors University Started teaching in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: Every day teaching in the classroom 3 things I love: my family, the scriptures and relaxing at home
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Dotson, Lora
Computer Lab
Born in: Charleston, SC College attended: East Tennessee State University, Concordia University Portland Started teaching in: 1998 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students prepare for life after school 3 things I love: Family, Crocheting, Traveling Favorite quote: "Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you." -Dr. Suess
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Estes, Ashley
Instructional Coach
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Middle Tennessee State University, American College of Education Started teaching in: 2005 Favorite thing about my job is: Studying, doing, and reflecting with colleagues; collaborating with each other; looking closely at students and their work; and sharing with each other what we have learned. 3 things I love: Spending time with my family, Boating, and Cooking Favorite quote: "Smile- it increases your face value." - Truvy in Steel Magnolias
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Gaither, Cecily
8th Grade Math/Algebra Teacher
Born in: Berlin, Germany College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2013 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students to help see that they can do well in mathematics 3 things I love: My Family, The Denver Broncos, and University of Tennessee Football Favorite quote: "Fear is a liar."
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Grasmick, Gracie
6th Grade ELA Teacher
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Griffin, Maddie
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Columbia, TN College attended: I am attending Nashville State and Austin Peay to become a teacher. Started working with children in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Impacting the lives of small children with big hearts 3 things I love: sports, family, and shopping Favorite quote: "It's hard to beat a person who never gives up." - Babe Ruth
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Gunter, Tonya
Special Ed Assistant
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Harris, Beth
Counselor
Born in: Jackson, TN Colleges attended: Austin Peay State University Started working with students in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Being an advocate for every student and working to help them reach their potential academically as well as personally and encouraging them to become more than they believe they are capable of becoming 3 things I love: Spending time with my family, watching college sports & the show "Friends" Favorite quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi
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Harrison, Haley
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students learn in their own unique ways 3 things I love: My Husband Reese, My 3 fur babies, Shopping Favorite quote: "I am different, not less!"
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Hartman, Kathryn
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Born in: Clarksville, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin & Trevecca Nazarene University Started teaching in: 2005 Favorite thing about my job: Watching the light bulb click on when a student gets it! 3 things I love: Reading, music, & painting Favorite quote: "You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me." - C.S. Lewis
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Hazen, Patrick
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN Colleges attended: APSU Started working with students in: 2013 Favorite thing about my job: Making students enjoy coming to school! 3 things I love: Family, friends, and THE PACKERS!!! Favorite quote: “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will." -Vince Lombardi
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Hinson, Elise
8th Grade Science Teacher
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Horsley, Debbie
RTI Assistant Manager
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: David Lipscomb University, Trevecca University Started teaching in: 1983 Favorite thing about my job: Observing students' excitement as they master new skills 3 things I love: God, Family, and Friends Favorite quote: "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
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Jones, Norma
Office Manager
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Nashville State Community College and Tennessee State University Started working with children in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: The friends I've made and the fact that there is never a dull moment 3 things I love: time with family & friends, camping & bonfires, crafting
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Killebrew, April
Principal
Born in: Fort Bragg, NC College attended: Southeastern Louisiana University, University of New Orleans, Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 1990 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students 3 things I love: puzzles, cats, reading
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Logan, Jenny
6th Grade Math Teacher
Born in: Boone, Iowa College attended: Austin Peay State University, University of Phoenix, Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 2009 Favorite thing about my job: Teaching/training people and working with children, so teaching combined two of my favorite things into one. 3 things I love: My children, sports (playing and watching), and hiking Favorite quote: Just because you aren't the best doesn't mean you can't be. Always work hard for what you want.
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Lovell, Harley
Special Education Assistant
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Mamori, Nolan
SRO
Born: Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico Favorite thing about job: Getting to talk with the kids, and turn their day around. 3 things I love: My family, Tennessee Football, Red Sox Baseball
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May, Michelle
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working with children in: 2018 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to help young people grow 3 things I love: Coffee, Hunting, Reading Favorite quote: "The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem." - Jack Sparrow
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Meadows, Beth
Educational Assistant
Educational Assistant Raised in Dickson Tn. My favorite thing about my job is the people I get to work with, and also the kids I get to interact with. Three things I love is My Family, hanging with my friends, and all sports (my kids play/their friends play.) BE YOUR OWN KIND OF BEAUTIFUL!
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Morris, Ronald
Band Director
Born in: Clarksville, TN Colleges attended: Austin Peay State University Started working with students in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Being able to create music daily 3 things I love: Family, Friends, & Star Wars Favorite quote: Be a better person today than the one you were yesterday
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Morrison, Tyler
6-8 Science Teacher
Born in: Clarksville, TN College attended: Austin Peay Started teaching in: 2022 Favorite thing about my job: Exchanging stories and creating memories with students 3 things I love: Star Wars, UT Vols, The Peanuts Gang Favorite quote: "Never tell me the odds." - Han Solo
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Rittenhouse, Sheri
RTI Interventionist
Born in: Dearborn, Michigan College attended: Hopkinsville Community College Started working with children in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students 3 things I love: Crafting, Fall, Family Favorite quote: "All you really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt." - Charlie Brown
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Robertson, Andrea
8th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Born in: Chicago, IL College attended: Western Illinois University Started teaching in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: A new experience each day 3 things I love: Family, Coffee, Disney Favorite quote: Everything happens for a reason.
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Rougemont, Denise
RTI Coordinator
Born in: LaPlata, MD College attended: Austin Peay State University and Trevecca Nazarene University Started teaching in: 1997 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the light bulb when a student truly gets it 3 things I love: God, Family, Teaching Favorite quote: “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” - B. B. King
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Semore, Cassie
Speech/Language Pathologist
Born in: Nashville, TN Colleges attended: Columbia State Community College and Tennessee State University Started working with children in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Assisting students to enhance communication with peers and staff 3 things I love: Swimming, Golfing, and Being outside Favorite quote: "Communication is the lifeline of any relationship."-Elizabeth Bourgeret
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Sensing, Ryan
Assistant Principal
Born and raised in Dickson County Colleges- Jackson State Community College, Mid-Continent University, Austing Peay State University, Arkansas State University 3 favorite things about teaching- Relationships with staff and students, Countless opportunities for positive impact, Advocating for students 3 Things I love- My faith, My Family, Baseball Favorite Quote- If you get your ego in your way, you will only look to other people and circumstances to blame. -Jocko Willink
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Tscheschlok, Eric
7th Grade SS Teacher
Born in: Palm Beach County, Florida College attended: Florida Atlantic University; Auburn University; Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2002 Favorite thing about my job: Forging positive relationships with students 3 things I love: My two sons; A medium-rare steak seared to perfection; Sarcasm Favorite quote: "To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason...is like administering medicine to the dead." - Thomas Paine
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Vaughan, Brenda
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN Started teaching in: 2004 Favorite part of my job: Watching my students grow Favorite Quote: “Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.” - Unknown
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Walton, Karen
Cafeteria Manager
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Warren, Jessica
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: King University Started teaching in: 2015 Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships with students that last for years to come 3 things I love: God, my family and friends, and my job! Favorite quote: "Teach a child right from wrong; and when they are older, they will not part from it."
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Willey, Scott
Special Education Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN Favorite thing about my job: Helping educate students and working with the staff 3 things I love: Playing Golf, Hanging out at the Beach, Spending time with my Grandson Favorite quote: "It's not because we're old. We're old because we're good."
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Winner, Vicki
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Born: Baltimore, MD, Philadelphia College of the Bible, California State university, Northridge, McDaniel University and Towson State University Love: Teaching, Dogs, Hiking I Chronicles 28:20 "Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you."
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Winstead, Michelle
CTE Teacher
Born in: Houston, TX College attended: Austin Peay State University, Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 2000 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students achieve their goals 3 things I love: spending time with my family, camping, and reading Favorite quote: “I take nothing for granted. I now have only good days, or great days.” - Lance Armstrong
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Yates, Jeanna
Media Specialist and Tech Coordinator
Born in: Paris, TN College attended: UT, Austin Peay, Trevecca, and ASU Started teaching in: 1993 Favorite thing about my job: Sharing the adventure you find in books 3 things I love: Hardback books, Paperback books, Kindle books Favorite quote: "Today a reader, tomorrow a leader..." - Margaret Fuller
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