Akins, Jim
Science Teacher
College attended: UT Martin, University of Memphis, and Austin Peay Started teaching in: 2008 Favorite thing about my job: The students I work with 3 things I love: God, my family, and my friends
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Akins, Nikki
Education & Training - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin and Concordia University Started teaching in: 2007 Favorite thing about my job: Watching my students graduate, go to college, and become teachers with students of their own! 3 things I love: my family, cooking, and the beach Favorite Quote: “It is what it is, but it will be what you make it.” - Pat Summitt
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Allison, Stephanie
Freshman Counselor
Born in: Detroit, Michigan College attended: Eastern Michigan University, Morehead State University Started working with children in: 1993 Favorite thing about my job: The opportunity to meet students where they are and help them 'plant seeds' for a better tomorrow 3 things I love: my family, music, and podcasts Favorite quote: "If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Alt, Jennifer
Work Based Learning - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin Started teaching in: 2016 Favorite thing about my job: Preparing students for careers in healthcare 3 things I love: My family, Jesus, and coffee Favorite quote: Teamwork makes the dream work!
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Badon, AubreyAnna
College/Career Advisor
Born in: Franklin, TN College attended: Austin Peay Started working with children in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the joy when students realize they can achieve their dreams 3 things I love: Reading, studying classic literature, and learning mythology from around the world Favorite quote: "Nothing is Impossible. The word itself says I'M POSSIBLE!" - Audrey Hepburn
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Bagsby, Butch
Baseball Assistant Coach
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Bateman, Karen
Mathematics Teacher
Born in: Westpoint, NY College attended: Austin Peay State University, Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 1998 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students learn math 3 things I love: my grandchildren, fishing, being at home Favorite quote: It is not our mistakes that define who we are; it is how we recover from those mistakes.
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Beaubien, Brad
Science Teacher
Born in: Fort Smith, AR College attended: UT Knoxville, APSU Started teaching in: 2006 Favorite thing about my job: Sharing the love of my subject matter with my students 3 things I love: Travelling, College Football, and Cooking Favorite quote: "The important thing is to never stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
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Bell, Melissa
Educational Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN Colleges attended: Tennessee College of Applied Technology Started teaching in: 2022 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing all the smiling faces in the hallways. 3 things I love: God, my kids, Melinda and Martyn and my dog, Molly Favorite quote: "Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you."
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Berry, Don
Welcome Center
Born in: Ft Campbell, KY College attended: TN Tech, USMC, DOC Academy Started working with children in: 2018 Favorite thing about my job: Protecting kids and staff 3 things I love: fishing, outdoor sports, swimming in the ocean Favorite quote: ''Life is a beach, so ride the waves.''
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Betty, Kristi
Secretary
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: O'More College of Design, Tennessee Technology Center Started working in school systems: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: The Students, the Principals, Teachers, all Staff and SRO's 3 Things I love: JESUS, My Children/Grandchildren/Family and My Work Favorite quote: Truly my soul waiteth upon GOD, from HIM cometh my Salvation. - Psalm 62:1
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Boyman, Richard
School Social Worker
Born in: Sacramento, CA College attended: San Diego State University & Our Lady of the Lake University Started working with social services in 2013 Favorite thing about my job: supporting students and staff 3 things I love: Spending time with my family and friends, traveling, and hiking.
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Bryant, Donna
Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Wills Point, Texas Colleges attended: Tyler Junior College, Pellissippi State University, Austin Peay State University, and Tennessee State University Stated teaching in: 2000 Favorite things about my job: Building lasting relationships with my students and watching them mature into incredible people 3 things I love: My dog Lola, traveling with students, adults, friends, gardening, and cooking Favorite quote: "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Buchanan, Ashley
Science Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN Colleges attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2023 Favorite thing about my job: The smiles and laughter in learning 3 things I love: Coffee, Music, Outdoors Favorite quote: “Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.” —Walt Whitman.
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Butler, Curt
Personal Finance and Fine Arts Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Western Kentucky University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: The moment eyes light up because they get it 3 things I love: God, Family, Teaching Favorite quote: "The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life." - Rabindranath Tagore
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Butler, Jill
Fine Arts Teacher and Choral Director
Born in: Orlando, FL College attended: UCF, LSU Started teaching in: 1995 Favorite thing about my job: Making a difference in kids' lives 3 things I love: sleeping, music theatre, and being with my son
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Buttrey, Tina
Cafeteria Manager
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Cardona, Chris
Science Teacher and Soccer Head Coach
Born in: Colorado Springs, CO College attended: University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Austin Peay, Carson Newman Started working with children in: 2002 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students understanding how Biology relates to their life 3 things I love: Hiking, Soccer, Football Favorite quote: "You can't always be the most talented person in the room, but you can be the most competitive."- Pat Summitt
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Carrera, Zeda
Educational Assistant
Born in: Oklahoma City Started teacher assistant in: 2024 Favorite thing about my job: Helping teachers and students solve problems. 3 things I love: Dr Pepper, reading and farming Favorite quote: "If you want to be some body you have to wake up and pay attention.”
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Cartwright, Lori
Secretary
Born in: Franklin, TN Graduate of Page High School Started work here in 2023 Favorite things about my job: coworkers, meeting new people and the schedule 3 things I love: family, baking and arts & crafts Favorite quote: "If you change the way you Look at things, the things you Look at change."
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Clifton, Jeff
PLTW (STEM) - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Dickson TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Knoxville Started teaching in: 1998 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to know the kids 3 things I love: Family, God, Football Favorite quote: "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt
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Cook, Lindsey
Dual Enrollment Monitor
Born in: Little Rock, Arkansas College attended: Cumberland University Started working with children in: 2014 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to know all of the kids and seeing them grow into amazing adults! 3 things I love: God, Family, Titans and Vols Football Favorite quote: "No one is perfect that's why pencils have erasers."
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Cook, Mason
English Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin Started teaching in: 2024 Favorite thing about my job: My favorite thing about my job is what God teaches ME through these students. 3 things I love: Jesus! Favorite quote: "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and the mouth one confesses and is saved" Romans 10:9-10
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Crowder, Amy
English Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 1998 Favorite thing about my job: Reaching the sometimes unreachable students 3 things I love: my family, animals, the beach Favorite quote: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
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Cude, Spencer
Mathematics Teacher & Basketball Assistant Coach
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Cummings, Ross
Basketball Assistant Coach
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Daniel, Chuck
Physical Education Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: MTSU, Cumberland University, and Arkansas State Started teaching in: 1992 Favorite thing about my job: Relationships 3 things I love: Sports, Outdoors, Bonfires Favorite quote: Little things lead to big things in all things.
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Daniel, Dwayne
In School Suspension Monitor
Born in: Clarksville, TN College attended: ITT Technical Institute Started working with students in: 2006 Favorite thing about my job: Helping kids figure out problems 3 things I love: Wife, kids, and the Bible Favorite quote: "That's how to be great!"
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Dawson, Jason
Physical Education Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: APSU Started teaching in: 1997 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students reach their goals. 3 things I love: Family, Football, Kayak fishing. Favorite quote: " A big mouth don't make a big man" John Wayne
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Dawson, Mark
Residential & Commercial Construction - Career & Technical Teacher & Football Assistant Coach
Born in: Clarksville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2004 Favorite thing about my job: Teaching students carpenter skills hopefully they can use the rest of their lives 3 things I love: Watching my Dodgers play baseball, going to Titans games, riding around in our corvette with my wife Favorite quote: Don't worry about things you can't control.
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Dudley, Cory
Football Assistant Coach
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Dufty, Dan
Social Studies Teacher and Tennis Head Coach
Born in: Nashville, TN Colleges attended: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and University of Tennessee Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Interacting with the kids 3 things I love: Football, Golf, Weather Favorite quote: "It cost a lot to win and even more to lose."
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Duke, Corey
Principal
Born in: Dickson, TN Colleges attended: Berry College and Trevecca Nazarene University Started teaching in: 2003 Favorite thing about my job: Helping others become better. 3 things I love: Family, CrossFit, and Sports Favorite quote: "Focus on where you want to go, not on what you fear." - Anthony Robbins
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Duran, Val
School Resource Officer
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Edmondson, Terry
Science Teacher
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Elliott, Edmond
Architectural & Engineering Design - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Trenton, MI College attended: Austin Peay State University and ITT Technical Institute Started teaching in: 2024 Favorite thing about my job: Sharing my 30 years of CAD with students 3 things I love: Titans Football, Woodworking, Cruising
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Farris, MaKray
Physical Education Teacher & Softball Assistant Coach
Born in: Paris, TN College Attended: Trevecca Nazarene University Started teaching in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Being a positive role model and being there for my students through the joys and struggles of high school. 3 things I love: Jesus, family/friends, and iced lattes. Favorite quote: The 23rd Psalm
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Fitzgerald, Amy
Registrar & Volleyball Assistant Coach
Born in: Lexington, TN College attended: Jackson State Community College Started working with students in: 2009 Favorite thing about my job: The people that I work with 3 things I love: Reading, Swimming, and Sports
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Fitzgerald, Callie
Spanish Teacher and Physical Education Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Tennessee Technological University Started working with children in: 2023 Favorite thing about my job: Interacting with students 3 things I love: Family, Friends, and Volleyball
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Gerber, Steven
JROTC Teacher
Born in: Watseka, Illinois College attended: University of Louisville, Austin Peay Started teaching in: 2018 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the difference I make in young peoples' lives (that "aha" look) 3 things I love: working out, old cars, helping people Favorite quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." - Michael Jordan
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Gerron, Otis
Physical Education Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2022 Favorite thing about my job: Helping teachers, students, and playing in the gym 3 things I love: Playing sports, working out, and Playing with my daughter Favorite quote: It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.
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Gilbert, Taylor
English Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College Attended: Austin Peay State University and Liberty University Started Teaching in : 2012 Favorite things about my job: Getting kids excited about the future, Finding books for kids to love, Watching kids meet and often exceed their goals. 3 things I love: Jesus, My Family and Dad Jokes Favorite quote: "A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read."
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Green, Earlene
Secretary
Born in: Nashville, TN Started working with students in: 1994 Favorite thing about my job: Multi-tasking and working with my amazing co-workers and students daily...also having summers and snow days off 3 things I love: My God, my Family, thrift shopping Favorite quote: "SHINE YOUR LIGHT."
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Grove, Payton
Physical Education Teacher & Softball Head Coach
Born in: Dickson, TN Colleges Attended: MTSU, TSU, APSU Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Being able to have a positive impact on students lives, as well as preparing them to be successful in life. 3 things I love: My family/friends, sports, and yard work Favorite Quote: "Before you act, listen. Before you react, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try." - Ernest Hemingway
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Gunn, Robin
Junior Counselor
Born in: Dickson, Tn College attended: APSU, WKU Started working with students in:1997 Favorite thing about my job: working with students 3 things I love: quilting, machine embroidery, reading Favorite quote: Romans 8:28
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Hale, Kimberly
Mathematics Teacher and Library/Media Specialist
Born in: Champaign, Illinois College attended: University of Tennessee, Austin Peay State University, Trevecca Nazarene University Started teaching in: 1988 Favorite thing about my job: Geometry 3 things I love: Reading, Quilting, Traveling Favorite quote: “Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do, when it ought to be done, whether you like it or not.” - Thomas Henry Huxley
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Hall, Gillian
English Teacher
Born in: Bowman, GA College attended: Southern New Hampshire University Started teaching in: 2023 Favorite thing about my job: Helping the students become the best version of themselves 3 things I love: My family, reading, and painting Favorite quote: "I have found that it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love." - J.R.R. Tolkien
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Hall, Teresa
Mathematics Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 1992 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students overcome their fear of math 3 things I love: My Family: 3 children and 8 grandchildren, traveling, and music; but God above all Favorite quote: "God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December." - James M. Barrie
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Haneline, Craig
School Resource Officer
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Harbin, Andrew
Science Teacher
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Harrington, Trudie
Educational Assistant
Born in: Nashville, Tn College attended: TCAT Started working with children: 2001 Favorite thing about my job: I love the human connections made! 3 things I love: All sports, anything happening outside & fishing, fishing & fishing Favorite quote: Smile, it increases your face value!
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Hedge, Rachel
Fine Arts Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Lipscomb University and Western Governor's University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students discover a love of art and building relationships with my kids 3 things I love: God, my family, and creating art Favorite quote: If you can't make waves, make ripples.
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Herbert, Michelle
Health Science Education - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Waverly, TN College attended: The University of TN at Martin Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students understand Healthcare 3 things I love: coffee, chocolate and outdoor activities Favorite quote: Bad habits are made in good times, good habits are made in tough times.
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Hickerson, Eric
Library/Media Specialist
College Attended: Ohio Valley College, Lipscomb University, Trevecca Nazarene Started teaching in: 1994 Favorite thing about my job: Students 3 things I love: God, My family, the band RUSH Favorite Quote: "We each pay a fabulous price for our visions of paradise, but a spirit with a vision is a dream...with a mission." - Neil Peart
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Hill, Ryan
Mathematics Teacher & Golf Head Coach
Born in: Memphis, TN College attended: Mississippi State University Started teaching in: 2022 Favorite thing about my job: Helping others find confidence in what they can actually achieve. 3 things I love: God, Family, Golf Favorite quote: "Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching." - C.S. Lewis
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Hogin, Tina
Educational Assistant
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay University Started working with children in: 1999 Favorite thing about my job: Working with amazing individuals 3 things I love: walking, riding bicycle, and being with family Favorite quote: "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Hollinsworth, Kristy
Fine Arts Teacher
Born in: Charlotte, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University and Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 2005 Favorite thing about my job: Helping others 3 things I love: Photography, Drawing and Traveling Favorite quote: "An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision." - James Whistler
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Holloway, George
Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2023 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the lightbulb "turn on" in my students when they begin to understand the concept that we are studying. 3 things I love: Baseball, football, and golf Favorite quote: 'A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment."-John Wooden
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Holt, Donna
Senior Counselor
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Middle TN State University and Cumberland University Started teaching in: 1991 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students grow and develop into productive citizens as well as celebrating the milestone of earning a high school diploma and moving on to new adventures 3 things I love: Gardening, dancing Favorite quote: "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Horton, Emily
Mathematics Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: seeing my students feel proud of their accomplishments and growth 3 things I love: reading, music, and my family Favorite quote: "I wanna be defined by the things that I love. Not the things I hate, not the things I'm afraid of, or the things that haunt me in the middle of the night. I just think that you are what you love." -Taylor Swift
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Howington, Jennifer
Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: UT-Knoxville, APSU, Trevecca Nazarene Started teaching in: 2003 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to see the amazing things our students are capable of 3 things I love: hiking, trips, reading Favorite quote: “Sometimes I’ll start a sentence and I don’t even know where it’s going. I just hope I find it along the way.” - Michael Scott
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Jeffers, Meredith
Speech Specialist
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Tennessee State University; Middle Tennessee State University Started working with children in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: Making a difference in the life of every child by helping him or her improve their speech, language, and communication skills. 3 things I love: fishing, my family, and my black cat named Cleo Favorite quote: "It doesn't happen all at once," said the Skin Horse. "You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand." ~Margery Williams Bianco, The Velveteen Rabbit
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Johnson, Chris
School Resource Officer
Born in: Hendersonville, TN Started working at DCHS in: 2024 Favorite thing about my job: interacting with staff and students 3 things I love: Family, outdoors, and music Favorite quote: "Don’t, ever, for any reason, do anything, to anyone, for any reason, ever, no matter what, no matter where, or who you are with, or, or where you are going, or, or where you’ve been. Ever. For any reason. Whatsoever.”- Michael Scott
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Johnson, Rachel
English Teacher
Born in: Charleston, West Virginia College attended: Southeastern Illinois College, Spalding University Started teaching: 2001 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to know students, helping them grow up, and sharing a love of English with my students 3 things I love: God, my children, running Spartan races Favorite quote: Iron sharpens iron.
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Jones, Dr. Blake
Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Western Kentucky University, Arizona State University, and Western Governors University Started teaching in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: Preparing students for their next step in life 3 things I love: Watching Football, Cooking, Reading Favorite quote: “For the narcissist sees the world–both the past and the present–in his own image. Mature historical understanding teaches us to do the opposite: to go beyond our own image, to go beyond our brief life, and to go beyond the fleeting moment in human history into which we have been born. History educates (“leads outward” in the Latin) in the deepest sense. Of the subjects in the secular curriculum, it is the best at teaching those virtues once reserved for theology–humility in the face of our limited ability to know, and awe in the face of the expanse of history.” - Professor Sam Wineburg
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Jones, Brady
Science Teacher
Born in: Parsons, Tennessee College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin Started teaching in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing the lightbulb come on above 3 things I love: Hunting, Sports, Teaching Favorite quote: “Great leaders are not always popular.” - Nick Saban
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Jordan, Emma
English Teacher
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Joyce, Carrie
English Teacher
Born in: Columbia, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University, Tennessee State University, Morehead State College Started teaching in: 2007 Favorite thing about my job: Insightful discussions 3 things I love: My family, my French horn, my library Favorite quote: "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Kaiser, Julie
Girl's Volleyball Head Coach
Born in: Ashland, OR College attended: San Diego State University Started coaching high school volleyball in: 2000 Favorite thing about my job: helping athletes excel, developing a unique culture and promoting confidence and respect. 3 things I love: Family, friends and sunshine
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Karpowecz, Betty
Spanish Teacher
Born in: Panamá, Central America College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2013 Favorite thing about my job: Observing as students acquire a second language and grow to demonstrate learning 3 things I love: German Shepherd, my grandkids, God Favorite quote: Our limitation is God's opportunity.
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Lepowski, Larry
Football Assistant Coach
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Littleton, Valerie
Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: UT Knoxville and Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 1991 Favorite thing about my job: Being inspired by my students everyday; because of them I have hope for out future 3 things I love: God, my family, and UT football Favorite quote: "Unless someone like you cares a whole lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not!" - Dr Seuss
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Logan, Stefan
Career & Technical Counselor
Born in: Nashville TN College attended: Austin Peay, UTK Started teaching in: 2006 Favorite thing about my job: the relationships with my students 3 things I love: my wife and kids, farming
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Longtin, Tony
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Germany College attended: Nashville Auto/Diesel, Nashville State, and TSU Started teaching in: 2005 Favorite thing about my job: When students keep in touch and share their future progress 3 things I love: Family, Friends, and Scuba Diving
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Lusk, Deanna
Agriculture - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Waverly, TN College attended: University of Tennessee Martin and Marian University Started teaching in 2013 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students 3 things I love: my family, crafting, vacationing
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Malone, Joey
Bowling Head Coach
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Aquinas College, Columbia State CC, and Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2014 Favorite thing about my job: Building relationships and seeing growth in each student 3 things I love: Coffee, Investing, and Bowling (in that order) Favorite quote: "I CAN accept failure. Everyone FAILS at something. But I CAN'T accept not trying." -Michael Jordan
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Martin, Sarah
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Pasadena, TX College attended: Itawamba Community College, Delta State University Started teaching in: 2001 Favorite thing about my job: Watching my students have those "aha" moments, grow their knowledge as well as strengthen their confidence in themselves. My purpose as a human is to encourage and uplift others. 3 things I love: church, my children/animals, baseball/softball Favorite quote: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
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McCulloch, Hannah
English Teacher
Born in: Huntsville, AL College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2020 Favorite thing about my job: working with students to reach their full potential 3 things I love: My family, my dog, napping Favorite quote: “No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.” - Taylor Swift
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McElroy, Rhonda
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Kenton, Ohio College attended: Capital University Started teaching in: 1997 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students and seeing them get excited about learning 3 things I love: Coffee, Reading, Running Favorite quote: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
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Nelson, Michael
Fine Arts Teacher and Band Director
Born in: Nashville, Tennessee College attended: The University of Tennessee at Martin Started teaching in 2008 Favorite thing about my job: Helping student achieve more than they thought possible. 3 things I love: My family, Dungeons and Dragons, Lego Favorite quote: "Success always breeds more success" - Michael Nelson
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Newsom, Whitney
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Oak Harbor, WA Colleges attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2003 Favorite thing about my job: Having a positive impact on a student's day 3 things I love: My Family, Dr Pepper, Napping Favorite quote: “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." - Arthur O'Shaughnessy
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Nichols, Christa
Fine Arts Teacher
Born in: Logan, WV College attended: Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2002 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students 3 things I love: Spending time with my family and friends
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Nicholson, Kristen
School Nurse
Born in: Miami, FL College attended: Columbia State; TCAT Dickson Started working with children in: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: The smiling face of a student I was able to help. 3 things I love: my family, DisneyWorld, being outside Favorite quote: Do. Or do not. There is no try. ~Yoda
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Nolen, Larry
Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: UT Knoxville, BA and MA Started teaching in: 1999 Favorite thing about my job: Sharing my love for history with students 3 things I love: People, sports, and reading Favorite quote: All grown-ups were once children... but only few of them remember it - The Little Prince
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Parker, Jessica
Credit Recovery and Physical Education Teacher
Born in: Columbia, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started Teaching : 1998 Favorite Thing About My Job: Helping Students Achieve Their Goals and Dreams Three Things I Love: Family, Friends, Traveling, and Sports Favorite Quote: " Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." Lou Holtz
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Parker, Rodney
Graduation Coach - Baseball Head Coach
Born in: Clarksville TN College attended: Austin Peay Started teaching in: 1994 Favorite thing about my job: Inspiring young people to be great! 3 things I love: GOD, My Family, Baseball Favorite quote: Be the best you you can be!
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Patterson, John
Criminal Justice - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Fontana, California College attended: Liberty University Started teaching in: 2014 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing our students grow into responsible young adults 3 things I love: Jesus Christ, University of Georgia Football, working at DCHS Favorite quote: Treat Everybody Like They Are Somebody.
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Perez, Katherine
Assistant Principal
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Tennessee Tech University, Bethel University Started teaching in: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students be successful and supporting teachers to best help students 3 things I love: family time, God, being on the lake
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Perkins, Cheyenne
English Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: Being able to share the love of reading and writing with my students! 3 things I love: being with my family, cooking and eating food, and reading and writing. Favorite quote: "Be curious, not judgmental." - Walt Whitman
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Perkins, Riley-Marie
Social Studies Teacher
College Attended: APSU (BBA and MAT) Started Teaching in: 2022 Favorite thing about my job: listening to students discuss controversial economic topics 3 things I love: curiosity, intention, and dance Favorite quote: "For if there is a more tragic a fool than the businessman who doesn't know that he's an exponent of man's highest creative spirit--it's the artist who thinks the businessman is his enemy."
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Peters, Tiffany
Business & Marketing - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Lipscomb University, Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 1999 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students learn, so they can have a better future 3 things I love: God, watching my kids play sports, being outdoors Favorite quote: I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength.
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Pierce, Mitch
Assistant Principal
Born in: Dickson, TN Colleges attended: Tennessee Tech University, Austin Peay State University, Carson Newman University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Working with young people in order to help them achieve their goals 3 things I love: Family, Sports, and The Great Outdoors Favorite quote: "The Pink Panther was pink, but he was cool." - Randel Allen Harrel
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Powers, Randy
JROTC Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing Cadets grow and assume responsibility for their actions 3 things I love: Sports, outdoors, and traveling Favorite quote: How many chances do you get to make a first impression?
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Powlas, Jay
Residential & Commercial Construction - CTE Teacher, Basketball Head Coach and Athletic Director
Born in: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma College attended: MTSU Started working with children in: 1989 Favorite thing about my job: The kids 3 things I love: My family, dogs, farm Favorite quote: You can’t calm the storm, stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass.
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Primm, Curtis
In School Suspension Monitor
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working with students in: 2006 Favorite thing about my job: Being able to see smiling faces daily 3 things I love: Food, faith, and fellowship Favorite quote: "If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you."
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Primm, Lamekia
Credit Recovery Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University, Tennessee State University, Campbellsville University, Health Coach Institute Started teaching in: 2004 Favorite thing about my job: Mentoring and coaching students to be leaders 3 things I love: God, myself, my family and being a servant to others Favorite quote: "Know who you are, own who you are, so together we can make a difference!"- Lamekia Primm
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Pulley, Nikki
Instructional Coach
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Lee University, Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Helping others develop their love and craft of teaching students! 3 things I love: family time, hunting arrowheads, walking the creek Favorite quote: "A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are made for."
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Ratliff, Hannah
Mathematics Teacher
Born in: Hartford, CT College attended: Union University Started teaching in 2023 Favorite thing about my job: getting to help students every day!! 3 things I love: Jesus, my family, crafting Favorite quote: What is done with love is done well.
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Rhodes, Taylor
English Teacher
Born in: San Antonio, TX College attended: Abilene Christian University & Texas State University Started teaching in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: Ability to be creative, discuss relative and important concepts, and the opportunity to help others reach their potential 3 things I love: Music (I'm a singer/songwriter), Video Games (I've been a "gamer" since my grandpa bought us an original Nintendo for Christmas in 1988), BBQ (competed in multiple BBQ competitions with wins in both Texas & Tennessee). Favorite quote: "It is only in sorrow bad weather masters us; in joy, we face the storm and defy it." -Amelia Barr
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Richardson, Alyssa
English Teacher, Cheer Head Coach
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Started teaching in: 2023 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students achieve their goals! 3 things I love: Family, four-leaf clovers, live music Favorite quote: "Take it Easy" -The Eagles
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Richardson, Angela
Mathematics Teacher
Born in: Altus, Oklahoma College attended: Cameron University Started teaching in: 1984 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students, teachers, and staff 3 things I love: God, family, and friends Favorite quote: "May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer." Psalm 19:14
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Robertson, Curtis
School Resource Officer
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working with children in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Protecting students and being a part of their positive educational experience
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Roche, Tom
Educational Assistant
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Ross, Stacie
Counseling Secretary
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Ruiz, Rachel
Spanish Teacher
Born in Bethesda, Maryland College Attended: Austin Peay State University Started Teaching:2022 Favorite thing about my job: Encouraging students to learn a new language. Since I studied abroad in Spain, it has helped me bring first hand knowledge to my classroom teaching. 3 things I love: coffee, traveling, being present in the moment
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Russell, Anita
Digital Arts & Design - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Nashville State Community College Started working with children in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Interacting with families and students 3 things I love: Art, sports and discovering new places Favorite quote: You have to be a friend to have a friend.
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Shelby, Margie
French Teacher
Born in: Woodlawn, TN College attended: David Lipscomb University Started teaching in: 1990 Favorite thing about my job: Sharing my passion for French with awesome students 3 things I love: my family, friends, and teaching Favorite quote: "Be courageous" Joshua 1:9
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Sims, Leslie
Criminal Justice - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College Attended: University of Tennessee at Martin, Middle Tennessee State University, and Tennessee State University. Started teaching in: 2022 Favorite things about my job: I get to share my love for criminal justice and all the knowledge I have gained working in the field for the past ten years with my students. 3 things I love: Family, Friends, and Sports Favorite Quote: Laissez le bon temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!)
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Sims, Risa
ESL English Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: APSU Started teaching in: 2000 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students succeed! 3 things I love: Family, Reading, Beach Favorite quote: "Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory." - Dr. Seuss
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Sinks, Sheri
Health Science Education - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Granite City, IL College attended: APSU and Excelsior Started teaching in: 2009 Favorite thing about my job: Sharing my passion about nursing and helping my students to become better people 3 things I love: God, family, and helping others Favorite quote: Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today!
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Smith, Brittney
Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students in the classroom and getting to know them throughout the year 3 things I love: Kentucky basketball, coffee, and running Favorite quote: "Good things take time" - John Wooden
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Southerland, Curtis
Fine Arts Teacher
As an art educator, I strive to provide the highest quality learning environment and opportunity to students by means of preparation, constant planning and reflection that will allow student mastery of daily objectives. The design and goal of my classroom is to make students feel safe and comfortable while preparing them for the responsibility and expectations of the real world. Honest communication to self and each other is the classroom's foundation for learning together and building strong student/teacher relationships. Mistakes are expected as part of the learning process and responded to in a constructive way. A rigorous classroom is evident every day as students show accountability and problem-solving skills through daily group interactions. I obtained my formal education from Freed-Hardeman University, University of Tennessee, and Austin Peay State University and hold a Bachelors in Fine Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies, with a focus in non-profit administration and also a Masters in Education. Experience includes: nine years of private instruction, six years as a corporate gallery curator, ten years teaching at the public elementary level, as well as my current position at DCHS.
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Spann, Genesis
Health Science Education - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN Colleges attended: TCAT Dickson, UT Health Science Center, UT Martin Started teaching in: 2023 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students develop a passion for healthcare. 3 things I love: My family, traveling, and baking Favorite quote: "Have courage, and be kind” -Cinderella
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Spurlock, Justin
Social Studies Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Freed Hardeman University Started teaching in: 2013 Favorite thing about my job: Working with the youth of America Things I love: I love traveling and writing short historical stories.
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Spurlock, McKayla
Sophomore Counselor
Born in: St. Mary's, PA College attended: Penn State University & CalU of PA Started working with children in: 2012 Favorite thing about my job: Nurturing and witnessing growth in students 3 things I love: My daughter, husband & nature Favorite quote: Combining the power of choice and the willingness to a positive mindset, we all have the ability to grow through what we go through!
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Stiltner, Stephanie
Assistant Principal
College attended: Trevecca Nazarene University, Western Kentucky University, University of West Alabama, University of North Alabama Started teaching in: 2010 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing a student master a skill Things I love: Church, traveling, hot-power yoga, running, a combination of coffee and dark chocolate. Favorite quote: "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is one of the greatest accomplishments." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Stock, Whitney
Human Services - Career & Technical Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Middle Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 2013 Favorite thing about my job: Teaching students about healthy eating and new cooking skills 3 things I love: Family, reality TV, and Salt and Vinegar chips
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Sullivan, Sydney
School Nurse
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN Started Nursing in: 2017 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to educate and care for students with various health concerns and conditions. 3 things I love: Spending time with my son, Reading, and Coffee Favorite quote: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” –Maya Angelou
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Taylor, Adam
Science Teacher
Born in: Utah College attended: Brigham Young University Started teaching in: 2003 Favorite thing about my job: Helping Students Smile, Learn and Figure Things Out 3 Things I love: 1. Family 2. Learning 3. Chasing Plastic Favorite Quote: "Food is my favorite thing to eat." - Mike Gilchrist
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Tomlinson, Jeffrey
Social Studies Teacher & Football Head Coach
Born in: Erin, Tn College attended: Attended Austin Peay State University Graduated in 2000 Started teaching career at Clarksville High School 2000-2006, before teaching at Creek Wood from 2006-2012, Montgomery Central High from 2012-2021 and DCHS 2022- present. Favorite thing about my job: I love coaching Football and helping young men achieve things they never thought were possible. 3 things I love: Football, Spending time with Family and Traveling
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Tomlinson, Stacey
ERC Teacher
Born in: Erin, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University, Arkansas State University Started teaching in: 2005 Favorite thing about my job: The joy and excitement when students reach their goals! 3 things I love: Jesus, Coffee, Boating Favorite quote: "Be the Light" Matthew 5:14
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Tuck, Caleb
Basketball Assistant
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Tucker, Toni
Physical Education Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: APSU Started teaching in: 2003 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students 3 things I love: family, friends, and traveling Favorite quote: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
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Valdes, Laura
Spanish Teacher
Born in: Mexico City Started working with students in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Working with kids because everyone deserves a chance treat people with kindness
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Weaver, Ty
Agriculture - Career & Technical Education
Born in: Vanleer, TN College attended: UT Martin Started teaching in: 2021 Favorite thing about my job: Teaching shop and large animal classes 3 things I love: Jesus, cows, and my family Favorite quote: "Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and you're a thousand miles from the cornfield." - Dwight Eisenhower
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Webb, Erin
Physical Education Teacher and Girls Basketball Head Coach
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: Lipscomb University Started teaching in: 2011 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing kids become the best versions of themselves 3 things I love: traveling with my husband, my four kids, coaching basketball Favorite quote: “I am the door, anyone who enters by me will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy, but I have come that you might have life and have it more abundantly.” John 10:9-10
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Webster, Regina
Assistant Principal
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: University of Tennessee at Martin, Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 1986 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students find their happily ever afters 3 things I love: Reading, Drawing, Exercising Favorite quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi
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Willey, Karen
Special Education Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN College attended: Austin Peay State University Started teaching in: 1984 Favorite thing about my job: Working with the students 3 things I love: Spending time with my grandson, Rhett; reading, and antiquing Favorite quote: "For I know the plans I have for you; plans to prosper you and not hurt you." Jeremiah 29:11
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Williams, Paul
Science Teacher
Born in: Memphis, TN College attended: Lambuth University; Lipscomb University Started teaching in: 2006 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to know the kids 3 things I love: Sports, God, and family time Favorite quote: "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." - Vince Lombardi
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Wilson, Anna
Mathematics Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN College attended: UT Knoxville, Peabody at Vanderbilt, MTSU, UT Martin Started teaching in: 2008 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students learn and meet their goals 3 things I love: God, Family/Friends, DCHS Favorite quote: "I pray that the God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace as you trust in him. Then you will have more and more hope, and it will flow out of you by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
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Wilson, Emily
Mathematics Teacher
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Wisdom, Charlotte
Secretary
Born in: Dickson, TN Started working with students in: 1985 Favorite thing about my job: Working with students and my friends 3 things I love: Jesus, family, and food Favorite quote: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart..." - Proverbs 3:5
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Woodard, Kerri
ESL Teacher
Born in: Nashville, TN Colleges attended: University of TN at Chattanooga, Tennessee State University Started teaching in: 2008 Favorite thing about my job: Seeing students gain confidence 3 things I love: Family, Coffee, Books Favorite quote: "Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud." - Maya Angelou
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