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Meet our kindergarten team!

The Cartwright Elementary kindergarten team will focus on the beginning foundational skills of reading, mathematics and social development through meaningful hands-on experiences. We believe these skills are the building blocks of your student's educational journey. We are excited to help grow your child's curiosity and love of learning. So, saddle up for a wonderful beginning with the Cartwright Colts! 
samantha
1. How many years of experience do you have teaching or in the school system? I have been teaching at Primrose School of Murfreesboro for the past 11 years. Three of those have been in kindergarten and the rest in pre-kindergarten. This will be my first year teaching in Bedford County.  
2. What made you want to become a teacher or work in a school? Having supportive teachers during my educational career helped to instill a love of learning in me. In turn, having this support from them made me want to give that same love of learning to others. 
3. About what are you most excited for working at Cartwright? I am so excited to meet all my new students and watch how much they grow throughout the year! 
4. Is there anything extra you would like to share? Outside of the classroom, I enjoy riding and showing Tennessee Walking Horses. I also enjoy being outside enjoying nature and animals. My favorite seasons are fall and spring. I would be happiest if it were sunny and 75 degrees year-round. 
claire

1. How many years if experience do you have teaching or in the school system? I have been teaching for one and a half years.  

2. What made you want to become a teacher or work in a school? After graduating college, I taught preschool and fell in love with the kids and teaching! 

3. About what are you most excited for working at Cartwright? I am most excited to build new traditions, meet new people & learn new things! 

4. Is there anything extra you would like to share? I love bulldogs. I have a couple of my own at home, and I am a vol for life! #VFL

 

kacey
1. How many years of experience do you have teaching or in the school system? This upcoming school year will be my 7th year in education and with Bedford County Schools. I previously taught kindergarten and 1st grade at Cascade Elementary. 
2. What made you want to become a teacher or work in a school?

I love learning and being in the classroom environment! This career path has given me the unique opportunity to be a positive role model in someone’s life. When I think back on the influential people in my life, most of them were educators. 

3. About what are you most excited for working at Cartwright?

I am excited to be a part of something new and groundbreaking for our community. Cartwright is going to be a place of opportunity for teachers and students alike. We all get to be involved in helping cultivate a school culture and help begin a legacy that will be carried on with each passing year. It is exciting to think about, and I honestly cannot wait! 

4. Is there anything extra you would like to share? I grew up in Bedford County and attended Cascade. I married Jay Oliver of Bell Buckle, and we have three beautiful children: Remington (7), Ridge (4), and Riley Kayte (3). When I am not in the school setting, I enjoy time with my family. 
monica
1. How many years of experience do you have teaching or in the school system? I have nine years of experience teaching in school systems. For three years I taught in Warner Robins, Georgia. For the past six years, I have been teaching kindergarten for Bedford County Schools. 
2. What made you want to become a teacher or work in a school? I wanted to become a teacher because I loved learning new things and being at school with my friends. I wish to give the same excitement and love of learning to all my students. 
3. About what are you most excited for working at Cartwright? What drew me to Cartwright was the idea of being a part of the team that started a new school from the ground up. Knowing that everything we do this first year, as a team, will set the expectation for the future. This new challenge is very exciting to me, and I am ready to accept it head-on. I am also excited about the opportunity to work with a wonderful group of new teachers in the building.  
4. Is there anything extra you would like to share? While attending Tennessee Tech University, I thought my dream job would have been teaching 4th grade ELA. After getting hired as a kindergarten teacher, I fell in love with their sweet souls and eagerness to learn new things. I have not looked back since! 
cacey spense
1. How many years of experience do you have teaching or in the school system? This will be my first year of officially teaching! I completed my student teaching in a kindergarten classroom at East Side Elementary School and loved it. I am excited to have my own class this upcoming year! 
2. What made you want to become a teacher or work in a school? I have always loved helping people and watching when a student grasps what they are learning. Throughout my life, I have had remarkable teachers who have made a significant impact on me. I desire to make a difference and create a positive impact on my own students' lives.  
3. About what are you most excited for working at Cartwright? I am excited to contribute to the legacy and shape the future of the new school.  
4. Is there anything extra you would like to share? I am thrilled to embark on my teaching career this year and develop as an educator!