Spotlight

Kari Burris, 4th Grade Teacher.

"I want every student that walks into my classroom to know they are loved and appreciated. I plan to have a mutual respect with my students and have open communication."

- Kari Brown, 4th Grade Teacher

Tris Tristan, 4th Grade Teacher

"My main golas for this school year are to implement meaningful strategies in my classroom that will impact students personal and academic achievements."

- Tris Tristan, 4th Grade Teacher

Welcome Anastasia Smith to West Decatur Elementary School. She is a kindergarten teacher.

" I plan to create a safe and welcoming space for my students. I want to set a positive tone for students so they will enjoy learning."

- Anastasia Smith, Kindergarten Teacher

Dr. Natasha Williams, 2nd Grade Teacher.

"I believe in the power of education to transform lives. Growing up, I had passionate and enthusiastic teachers and I want to do the same for others."

- Dr. Natasha Willams, 2nd grade teacher

Priscilla Cortez, West Decatur Elementary School.l

"My main goals are to have a family oriented classroom and provide a safe place where my students can learn and grow."

- Priscilla Cortez, 5th Grade Teacher

MaKenzie Mintzer, Kindergarten Teacher

"I want to make a difference in childrens lives and give them someone who believes in them and their dreams."

- MaKenzie Mintzer, Kindergarten Teacher

Anastasia Smith, Kindergarten Teacher.

"I begin each year by establishing relationships and a classroom family. I entered the field of education to make a difference in the lives of children."

- Anastasia Smith, Kindergarten Teacher

Assistant Principal Dr. Casey Lewis in front of the sign at West Decatur Elementary School

"My “Why” is promoting a positive climate where students can thrive. As a school administrator, I ask daily, “How can I make tomorrow better? How can I inspire future leaders?” I strive to ignite imagination, see no limits, and prepare them to be career ready."

- Dr. Casey Lewis, Assistant Principal