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I'm in Atlanta by way of Kansas City, MO! Happy to be here and develop my skills!

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I am born and raised in Atlanta, Ga. I am a mother of two beautiful children and a fur baby. I have been in education for 12 years and this is my first year as a SPED teacher.

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Ms. Collier is a science teacher in Atlanta, APS at the David T. Howard Middle School. She graduated Valdosta State University with a Masters in Science. Has two children (boy/girl combo). Loves soccer. And everything brown!

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I am from Peachtree City. I attended UGA for undergrad in History. I got certified through the GATAPP program in my county, DeKalb County, where I teach currently at Stone Mountain High School. I teach 10th grade AP World History: Modern and on-level World History. I like to ride my peloton, watch soccer, and garden.

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Mrs. White is from College park, Georgia and she is currently teaching in the Charter school Kipp Soul on the Westside of Atlanta. She is currently teacher in her first year as a kindergarten teacher and is excited about her journey. Mr.Hakim is also teaching at the same school.

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Ms. Joyce is from Macon, GA. She is grateful to be able to give back to her community and change the way students view education. Ms. Joyce graduated from Clayton State University, with a Bachelors in Physiology. She transitioned to teaching, and her goal is to impact her students by encouraging them to use the community and use their resources around them.

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Ms. Reaves is originally from Philly. has been in Atlanta for the past 11 years. She use to play women's football. She has tried out for a women's football league as well. Loves to play with dinosaurs with her son and work out with her oldest son. She is also in her 20th year of teaching. works with kindergarten. They have the experience of "I can be" as kids. Goal is continue to foster knowledge for kids

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She's originally from Los Angeles, California and has been living in Atlanta for 6 years (stayed after college in Spelman) She enjoys for yoga, Sims, and traveling. A fun fact about her is that her sister's name is her first name backwards. She got into teaching by working for a non-profit and then joined Americorps and is now working for KIPP 8th grade math and her long term goal is to work in counseling.

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Ms. Morrison is from Atlanta, GA. She is from Atlanta, GA. She graduated from UGA with a bachelors degree in Sociology with a minor in Women Studies. She wanted to be a counselor and a doctor, but ended up working at a daycare and enjoyed working with kids. That's when she decided to make her switch into education.

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Ms. Jeffrey is from NY and has lived in ATL for 10 years! She loves traveling, and she's visited not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, but S-I-X different countries! Although she didn't major in education (like most if us), this educational path chose her and she has aspirations to become a lead teacher!

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Kasin is an ATL NATIVE in his first year at KIPP Soul Primary teaching 4th grade! He previously worked in healthcare, but has always enjoyed working with our youth as a mentor. He loves writing and working out during his me time and is excited for RELAY to help him improve!

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Ms. Holland teaches at Kipp Woodson Academy and is originally from Jacksonville, Florida. She will be teaching 3rd grade Math but at another Kipp location taught literacy and ELA. She is a crafter for fun and used to be a Facebook Analyst and then began subbing to get into teaching.

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Today I spoke with Ms. TaShanda Howard. She went to Douglas High school in Atlanta. She is from College Park, Ga. She has been in school system for many years. She currently works at Dubois Integrity Academy. She recommends starting to get your education early. She has taught physical education and special education.

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Ms. Rhodes is from the Westside of Atlanta! She loves to write, sing, dance, and learning new things! She is teaching because why not? She's a scientist!! Science is her 1st love. She is working at Kipp Soul Academy! SOUL!!
She loves working with kids and has a story to share and resonate with kids.

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Jordan Hightower
Atlanta, Ga born and Raised
Miles College 2020
Love interactions with scholars
passionate about teaching scholars life skills and academic skills as well.
Grew up around Education
Mother is a ESOL teacher

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Allow me to introduce THEE Mr. Gordon. He's from Memphis. He is a 5th grade support teacher at KIPP South Fulton Academy. He wants to teach kids the fundamentals and about sports and recreation. He loves basketball from coaching to refereeing.

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I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Sparkles from Smyrna, GA. She is the youngest of 6 girls with “regular names.” Teaching lives inside of her and it’s her passion to ignite that thirst for knowledge in children.

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Ms. Smith works at Harper-Archer Elementary School where she teaches 3rd grade. She's originally from New Orleans but, has been in Atlanta for eight years. Her biggest goal is to teach to be comfortable with who they are.

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Ms. Joyce is a Kindergarten teacher who studied at Clayton State University. She is from Macon, GA. She has worked with Hands on Atlanta, and more non profits. She is going back to help create a positive impact on her communities.

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Teaching at Hope Hill Elementary
-Previously was a paraprofessional which inspired the step into having her own classroom.

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She is originally from Long Beach, CA. She will be in the 2nd grade classroom this year. She has background in ABA, working with children with autism. She is excited about using that experience into inclusive classrooms. For fun she likes to watch tv and be outdoors on a trail.

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From the Southwest side of the REAL ATLANTA lol! Ms. Glanton began her journey in GA pre K and is now at Ethos Classical teaching Kindergarten! She is excited to be with people who share the same passions and goals!!

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Sheena Riggins is not a new face to education, she has worked as a para previously. She is very excited to continue her own education in this profession. Her passion is shaping and molding young minds and her goals are to have a Christian Academy of her own one day.

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I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Adams. She's from Atlanta Ga. She loves to shop! Thats her hobby. She started in education in 2019 teaching sped before teaching pre-k. Everyone in her family actually teaches so she's following the paved path. Her goal is to impact her students. She's actually teaching in the same area she grew up.  I found this very interesting because I am doing the same thing. Trying to give back to our communities.

-Erica Joyce

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Mr. Arnold is from Atlanta, GA! He currently teaches at KIPP Vision Academy. He went to school for sports management and chose the teaching path because one of his teachers had an impact on him. He understands the commitment he has to his own students, and he wants his students to achieve more out of life and introduce them to diversity. He cannot wait to be a positive role model for his students and intends on introducing them to his craft of teaching.

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Ms. Marks Kipp Soul Primary Kinder loves to teach kids. Makeup artist as a hobby and displays great passion for helping kids. Native of Atlanta, returning to Relay to finish her Masters program.

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It was a pleasure to meet Ms. Runyon. She currently works at KIPP in The ELA Department. She is from Florida born and raised. What she likes to do for fun is shop and hang out with her friends. Also go on walks with her puppy. Some thing that I found interesting is she loves to swim and she loves to be in the water. She spent about 8 hours at the beach one day. Growing up Ms. Runyon was not always your best student but she encounter with one teacher who truly believed in her and pushed her and that's what Ms. Runyon want to do with the student believe and push them to be the best. Her goal is to not only stop here but to make sure she brings the love for teacher to every scholar she meets.

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She got into teaching to because  to attain her primary goal  creating homeschooling programs for children. She is familiar with adult learning/teaching and wanted more experience with children in order to create great programming.

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I met Tania Espinosa she is from Houston, Texas and she likes to exercise for fun. She is running a marathon in November so she is currently training for that. An interesting fact about Tania is that she has lived in Florida and did a triathlon. Tania teaches because she wants to give back to youth in that classroom setting. She wants to be the teacher that loves and cares for her students. Just like the teachers she had at KIPP.

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Mr. Hinton teaches at KIPP Vision. He is originally from Rochester, NY. For fun he likes to spend his time outdoors, riding bikes, walking and hiking.

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She is from SW ATL and believes in giving back to her community which is a passion. Taught at public private schools in Buckhead but now in her new school at KIPP. She wishes to empower her Kinder scholars and gain awareness to real life skills.

Ms. Pass grew up in a house full of women and loves to online shop and walk in the evening.

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I had the pleasure of meeting Danyelle! She is from Atlanta, Georgia and this is her first year in education. She likes reading and writing in her fun time since she’s a homebody. When she was little she wanted to be a NASCAR driver. This year she is teaching 7th grade reading and she is so excited to meet her students on Monday!

- Ms. Espinosa & Ms. Runyon

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It was great to meet Ms. Cooper! She is originally from Syracuse, NY. She teaches 4th grade math here in Atlanta. In her free time, she likes to write, sing, and dance.

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It was amazing to meet Mr.Winston. He teachers special education in elementary school, and he has decided to join Relay in order to become a stronger teacher and receive the proper professional certification. He really enjoys working with SES students because they are often underestimated, but they are capable of so much more than what meets the eye. He loves to explore and help children in the SES program to realize their potential or even potential that they might not recognize.

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Ms. Bailey is from Decatur, GA. She currently teaches 4th grade at a Resurgence Hall Charter School. She likes to relax for fun.

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Hi,Im Mrs Riggins
Its a pleasure introducing Ms Walker a kinder teacher from Jersey with a joy and passion for teaching with hopes to pursue becoming Administration

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Ms. White -
She is originally from Jacksonville, FL. She currently works at KIPP. She enjoys cooking and spending time with her 3 daughters. She got into teaching after being a social worker for many years . She feels there is a deep passion and she has an entire family of educators from grandparents and siblings. Her goals include: to excel in educational leadership. She also has dreams of possibly becoming a school counselor as well to align with her social work background.

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Ms. Baugh is from Atlanta, GA
She is a baker and likes to make desserts for fun
Interesting facts: Loves working out and considers it her safe haven, even though a lot of people dread it lol
Teaching just came to her and was something that she wanted to do. She always dreamed of being a news reporter but landed in the educational field. Biggest goal for her students is for them to learn how to read and write

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