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Ms. Alyssa Brantley - 1st
I have taught Kidergarten for 9 years and this will be my second year teaching first grade at Hayes. I earned my Education degree from Kennesaw State and my Master's in Education from Berry College. I am married and have two children, two cats and a dog. Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.
2008-2009 Hayes Teacher of the Year
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Tiffany Chauvin - 1st
I have been teaching for 14 years. I have earned my bachelor's and master's degrees at Mississippi State University and I am currently working on my specialist degree. I am married and have one child who attends Hayes Elementary.
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Ms. Shelly Denson - 1st
I am beginning my fourth year teaching first grade at Hayes. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree from Kennesaw State University. I am currently pursuing my Master’s in Education at Kennesaw State University. I just celebrated my one year anniversary to my wonderful husband Russ. I was born and raised in a small town in South Georgia. I enjoy reading, going to the pool, going to the movies, and spending time with friends and family. |
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Ms. Devon Devine - 1st
I am excited to begin my sixth year of teaching at Hayes Elementary. I have taught first grade my entire career at Hayes, right next to my mentor, Susan Tibbitts. My family moved from New York my sophomore year in high school and I graduated from Harrison High School. I then received my degree from Kennesaw State University in Early Childhood Education and then earned my masters from Lesley University. I’m married, enjoying dining out, and LOVE to shop!!
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Ms. Christina Duerr - 1st
I have been teaching for 12 years and my 4th year teaching 1st grade. I graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor's in Education. I have one daughter who attends North Cobb High School and enjoys playing volleyball. I also played volleyball and basketball when in high school. I enjoy the outdoors and reading.
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Ms. Tiffany Kantor - 1st
This will be my 11th year teaching. I taught 1st grade for 9 years then took some time off to stay at home with my 2 boys. Last year I taught 3rd grade and have moved back down to my love... 1st grade! I attended Georgia Southern University for undergrad and I received my M. Education at Piedmont college. in 2000, I was awarded Teacher of the Year. I have 2 wonderful boys and 1 "purr"fectly, sweet cat! I love to read, spend time with my family ad friends, and PRETEND that I don't eat sweets. |
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Ms. Susan Tibbitts - 1st
I grew up in Cobb County. I attended Cobb County Public Schools, and graduated from Wheeler High School. I then attended Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia, and graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Early Childhood Education. My teaching career began in Cobb County in 1973 after completing my student teaching at Bells Ferry Elementary. I have been teaching at Hayes since it’s opening in 1993. This is my 20th year teaching First Grade. I was selected by my peers as Teacher of the Year in 1995. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 37 years. We have two grown daughters and a precious 16 month old granddaughter who lives in Tennessee. I enjoy reading, lap swimming, playing bridge, and spending time with family and friends. Being part of the Hayes faculty for 17 years has been a rewarding experience!
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Ms. Sue Velardi - 1st
I have been teaching for 28 years, 22 of them in first grade. I have a BA in Social Sciences and Elementary Education and a masters from Hofstra University in Reading K-12. I am certified as a Teacher Support Specialist and was Big Shanty's Teacher of the Year in 92-93. I am married with 2 grown children and the grandmother of three girls. In my spare time I love to read, sew, and travel.
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Ms. Beth Whorton - 1st
I have been teaching for fourteen years. I graduated from Kennesaw State University with my bachelor’s degree, and I will begin my master program this year with Northeastern. This will be my third year at Hayes Elementary School. I am happily married and have three children – Hannah - 20, Emily - 12 and Katie – 10. I also have to mention our little-crazy dog – Sasha who is 5 years old. We adopted two frogs and a snail over the summer which have yet to be named. I love the great outdoors. We have spent many of years at the softball fields playing fast-pitch softball, hiking the trials at Kennesaw Mountain, and spending time with my family. |
