Carter, Kaitlyn
Third Grade GYO Assistant
Born in: Dickson, TN Colleges attended: Nashville State Community College, Austin Peay State University Started working with children in: 2024 Favorite thing about my job: Watching children grow and succeed Three things I love: Spending time with my family, traveling, and being in the sunshine Favorite quote: "Don't worry about anything, instead pray about everything." - Philippians 4:6
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Claxton, Jennifer
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: San Juan, Puerto Rico College attended: University of Phoenix 2012, Western Governors University 2022 Started teaching in: 2022 Favorite thing about my job: helping students develop life-long skills 3 things I love: my family, football, and reading Favorite quote: "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."
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Collins, Suzanne
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: Nashville, Tennessee College attended: Middle Tennessee State University, Arkansas State Started teaching in: 1996 Favorite thing about my job: Making a difference in the lives of my students and getting to see the "aha" moments 3 things I love: Reading, Traveling, Watching my son play football Favorite quote: "They may forget what you said but they will not forget how you made them feel." - Carl Buechner
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Guajardo, Kera (Shelbi)
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: Camden, TN Colleges attended: University of Memphis Started teaching in: 2022 Favorite thing about my job: Watching students grow! 3 things I love: Crafting, Coffee, and Sea turtles Favorite quote: "Follow every rainbow till you find your dream." - Stephanie Laurens
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Rider, Paige
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: Olney, Maryland Colleges attended: Lipscomb University, Belmont University Started teaching in: 2019 Favorite thing about my job: Getting to know each student's unique personality and watching them grow over the school year 3 things I love: Coffee, Animals, Traveling Favorite quote: "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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Ross, Kennda
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: Dickson, TN Colleges attended: Union University, Belmont University, and Tennessee State University Started teaching in:1990 Favorite thing about my job: Helping students grow and develop a love for learning 3 things I love: chocolate, spending time with my family, and spoiling my students and nieces and nephews Favorite quote: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5&6
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Tyler, Karrie
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: Memphis, TN College Attended: Tennessee State University Started teaching: 2003 Favorite thing about my job: Being a part of a child's life and helping children to make progress toward a goal. 3 things I love: kayaking, hiking, and my dogs Eleanor Roosevelt: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
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Wright, Jennifer
Third Grade Teacher
Born in: Weatherford, TX College attended: Tennessee Tech University Started teaching in: 2002 Favorite thing about my job: Laughing with students and reading stories 3 things I love: Spending time outdoors, hanging out with my family and kitties, and traveling Favorite quote: "Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference." - Jean Goodall
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