Mrs. Marr
This is my second year teaching here at Brighten Academy! I am starting my 18th year in education. I have taught in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades. I originally started my career in an elementary school in Henry County, Georgia. I have previously taught two years in an elementary school in Douglas County. I hold my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Mercer University and my Master's Degree in Early Childhood with a specialization in Reading and Literacy from Walden University. I also hold my Gifted Certification.
My husband and I have a blended family with 6 children; 4 are adults, 1 in high school and 1 here at Brighten in middle school. I enjoy attending my church, traveling, reading, watching sporting events and playing games with my family. I look forward to a year of tremendous learning and growth for you. I strive to create a classroom community of learners that is student focused. I look forward to working with you and your children.
I love being here at Brighten Academy!
Mrs. Jones
I am so excited to be your 3rd-grade teacher! It’s going to be a great year full of new friends, new adventures, and new discoveries.
This is my 10th year teaching and my fourth year at Brighten Academy. In my free time, I enjoy reading and spending time with my family. I grew up in Douglasville, but now I live in Paulding County with my husband and two children. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of West Georgia and a Master's degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction from American College of Education. I also have a gifted endorsement and I am a Nearpod Certified Educator and a Google Certified Educator.
In our classroom, you are all valued and important. We will build a foundation of trust and respect for one another and learn so much along the way. Mistakes are both expected and celebrated to help us all grow. I can’t wait to get to know each of you and see what this year has in store for all of us. Let’s make this an incredible year!
I am so excited to be your 3rd-grade teacher! It’s going to be a great year full of new friends, new adventures, and new discoveries.
This is my 10th year teaching and my fourth year at Brighten Academy. In my free time, I enjoy reading and spending time with my family. I grew up in Douglasville, but now I live in Paulding County with my husband and two children. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of West Georgia and a Master's degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction from American College of Education. I also have a gifted endorsement and I am a Nearpod Certified Educator and a Google Certified Educator.
In our classroom, you are all valued and important. We will build a foundation of trust and respect for one another and learn so much along the way. Mistakes are both expected and celebrated to help us all grow. I can’t wait to get to know each of you and see what this year has in store for all of us. Let’s make this an incredible year!
Mrs. Cuyler
My name is Kimberly Cuyler and this is my 5th year teaching at Brighten Academy. I have been a teacher in Douglas County for 10 years. My husband and I have a blended family of three girls. Our oldest daughter graduated from Brighten Academy and attended Valdosta State University. Our middle daughter graduated from Kennesaw University, and our youngest daughter is going to the 9th grade at New Manchester High School. I absolutely love teaching! I’ve taught 4th grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd. I am truly doing what I was meant to do – inspire young minds. My favorite part of teaching is helping my students become better readers and writers. I once saw a quote that perfectly expresses my belief about teaching:
"If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn." - Ignacio 'Nacho' Estrada.
My goal is to teach in a way that each of my students can and will learn. I have a Bachelor’s degree in English from Georgia State University, a Master’s degree and Specialist Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of West Georgia, a Reading Endorsement from Metro RESA, My classroom is a learning classroom: we collaborate (a lot), we observe, sing, calculate, explain, research, dance, read and write about the experience.
My name is Kimberly Cuyler and this is my 5th year teaching at Brighten Academy. I have been a teacher in Douglas County for 10 years. My husband and I have a blended family of three girls. Our oldest daughter graduated from Brighten Academy and attended Valdosta State University. Our middle daughter graduated from Kennesaw University, and our youngest daughter is going to the 9th grade at New Manchester High School. I absolutely love teaching! I’ve taught 4th grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd. I am truly doing what I was meant to do – inspire young minds. My favorite part of teaching is helping my students become better readers and writers. I once saw a quote that perfectly expresses my belief about teaching:
"If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn." - Ignacio 'Nacho' Estrada.
My goal is to teach in a way that each of my students can and will learn. I have a Bachelor’s degree in English from Georgia State University, a Master’s degree and Specialist Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of West Georgia, a Reading Endorsement from Metro RESA, My classroom is a learning classroom: we collaborate (a lot), we observe, sing, calculate, explain, research, dance, read and write about the experience.
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Mrs. Gillespie
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