Meet our 2nd grade team!

Besides reading, writing and math skills, second graders will learn to be organized, independent and responsible students. We want to encourage good citizenship, life-long learning and a love for reading. Your child will grow in so many different ways this year!

Meet Sandy Harmon

1. How many years of experience do you have teaching or in the school system? I have 32 years of experience, all in Bedford County. I have taught grades 1, 2, 6 and Title One grades 1-8.

2. What made you want to become a teacher or work in a school? I thought I wanted to be a teacher as early as third grade. While I was in high school tutoring for National Honor Society, I helped a boy with geometry. I saw the look of realization on his face when he understood the concept. If there was ever any doubt, I knew then that I wanted to be a teacher.

3. About what are you most excited for working at Cartwright? There are so many things to be excited about for the coming school year. I will be starting a new year at a brand-new school. I am going to get to teach second grade again, which is what I taught when I began my career. Angie Hornaday is my new job share partner, and I think we will make a great team. I look forward to meeting our new students!

4. Is there anything extra you would like to share? I am happily married to my husband of 25 years, J.R. Harmon. We have three beautiful adult daughters and four grandchildren.

Meet Jennifer Hester

1. How many years of experience do you have teaching or in the school system? I have been teaching for 33 years.

2. What made you want to become a teacher or work in a school? I wanted to become a teacher to make a difference in the lives of children. I also enjoy being able to help shape students into the adults they’ll become with lessons that will last a lifetime.

3. About what are you most excited for working at Cartwright? I am most excited about becoming a part of the Cartwright community because this is a new journey for me. I am also excited about creating relationships with families, students and colleagues.

Meet Mitzi Raney

1. How many years of experience do you have teaching or in the school system My name is Mitzi Raney, and I have been with Bedford County Schools since 2004. I started working in the school system after raising my children and decided I wanted to be a teacher.

2. What made you want to become a teacher or work in a school? I finished my degree in Early Childhood Education and joined the Bedford County Community because it has always been my home.

3. About what are you most excited for working at Cartwright? I am very excited to be working at Cartwright Elementary and the excellent teachers that are coming on board. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join with others to begin a new school.

4. Is there anything extra you would like to share? I have three children and seven grandchildren, all of whom live in the area.

Meet Reanna Richards

Meet Savannah Schweikert