Month: September 2026

LONGVIEW STAFF FAVORITES

Jennifer King

Anything else you would like our families to know about you
I am looking forward to getting to know you all and a great year!
Birthday
March 28
Color
Black
Dietary Restrictions or allergies
Gluten Free / Dairy Free
Do you collect anything
No
Favorite Candy
Dark Chocolate
Favorite Coffee/Tea Order
Americano with coconut milk / Black English Tea
Favorite Drink
Unsweet Tea
Favorite Fast Food
Chick Fil A, In-N-Out
Favorite Local Restaurant
The Spot
Favorite Salty Snack
Sweet Potato Chips
Favorite Sonic Drink
Unsweet Tea
Favorite Swig Drink
Unsweet Tea
Favorite Vacation Spot
Beach or Mountains
Flower
ANY!!!
Grade Teaching/Department
Special Education
Grocery Store
Kroger
Hobbies
Gardening, walking, being with my family
Holiday
Christmas
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go
The Northern Lights!! Iceland
Music
Lover of all music!
Pets
Memphis (Goldendoodle)
Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)
Vanilla or Pumpkin
Season
Fall
Shirt Size
M
Sports Team
Benglas
Store to shop for YOURSELF!
TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Amazon
Tell us about your family
I am marrried to my huband, Jason for 26 years. We have 5 beautiful children and a fur baby, Memphis, who things he is human.
What do you do to relax
walk
Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving
Amazon, Target, HomeGoods, Marshalls, Hobby Lobby
LONGVIEW STAFF FAVORITES

Angela Albanese

Birthday
November 19
Book or Author
none
Color
rose gold or pink colors
Dietary Restrictions or allergies
Fish
Do you collect anything
Snowmen Santa Wine Glasses
Favorite Candy
Reese Fast Breat
Favorite Coffee/Tea Order
Caramel Macchiato
Favorite Dessert
cupcake
Favorite Drink
Coke Zero
Favorite Fast Food
Chick fil A
Favorite Local Restaurant
Moe Joes
Favorite Restaurant
Mexican
Favorite Salty Snack
Trail Mix
Favorite Sonic Drink
Ocean Water
Favorite Sweet Snack
Red VIne
Favorite Swig Drink
Shark Attach Summer Sunset
Favorite Vacation Spot
Beach
Flower
sunflowers
Grade Teaching/Department
SSS TA
Grocery Store
Krogers
Holiday
christmas
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go
Italy
Military Affiliation
no
Music
Country
Pets
Dogs
Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)
sweet
Season
Summer
Shirt Size
M
Sports Team
Blackhawks
Store to shop for YOURSELF!
Amazon
Tell us about your family
Married 4 child 1 daughter in law and 2 granddaughters
TV Show
Reba
What do you do to relax
Getting my nail done
Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving
Amazon, Walmart, Starbucks, Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, Crumbl, Swig, Sonic, HomeGoods, Hobby Lobby
LONGVIEW STAFF FAVORITES

Jen Anderson

Birthday
November 27
Color
Kelly Green
Dietary Restrictions or allergies
none
Do you collect anything
Bird decor
Favorite Candy
mounds
Favorite Coffee/Tea Order
Starbucks peppermint mocha with almond milk
Favorite Dessert
chocolate cake
Favorite Drink
Diet Dr Pepper
Favorite Fast Food
Culvers
Favorite Local Restaurant
Longhorn
Favorite Restaurant
Carrabbas
Favorite Salty Snack
any popcorn
Favorite Sonic Drink
cherry limeade
Favorite Sweet Snack
bundt cakes
Favorite Swig Drink
spice spice baby or buttery beer
Flower
Hydrangea
Grade Teaching/Department
Gen Ed TA
Grocery Store
Publix
Holiday
Christmas
Pets
Dog
Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)
Vanilla, cinnamon or anything pumpkin
Season
Fall
Shirt Size
L
Store to shop for YOURSELF!
Amazon
What do you do to relax
watch a movie, message
Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving
Amazon, Target, Walmart, Starbucks, Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, Panera, Crumbl, Swig, Sonic, HomeGoods, Marshalls, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Bath & Body Works, Ulta, Local Coffe Shop, Fainting Goat
LONGVIEW STAFF FAVORITES

Laci (Roberts) Arata

Birthday
January 24
Book or Author
Any thrillers
Color
Green
Dietary Restrictions or allergies
NKA
Do you collect anything
No
Favorite Candy
Twix
Favorite Classroom Treat for Students
Stickers, stamps, mini erasers, etc.
Favorite Coffee/Tea Order
Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
Favorite Dessert
Strawberry Cake
Favorite Drink
Water
Favorite Fast Food
CFA
Favorite Local Restaurant
Tito's
Favorite Restaurant
Mexican
Favorite Salty Snack
Popcorn
Favorite Sonic Drink
Ocean Water
Favorite Sweet Snack
Rice Krispee Treats
Favorite Swig Drink
Diet Coke w vanilla and coconut cream
Favorite Vacation Spot
The mountains
Flower
Hydrangea
Grade Teaching/Department
Kindergarten
Grocery Store
Target
Hobbies
Reading and traveling
Holiday
Thanksgiving
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go
Anywhere in Europe!
Military Affiliation
N/A
Music
Christian or Country
Our classroom could always use more……
Fun stickers
Pets
Dog – Junie, Cat – Opie
Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)
Leather OR "In The Stars" (BBW)
Season
Fall
Shirt Size
XXL
Sports Team
Texas A&M, Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys
Store to shop for YOURSELF!
Target or Amazon
Tell us about your family
Husband – Alan, Daughter (Due September 14) – Faye
TV Show
The Rookie
What do you do to relax
Reading
Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving
Amazon, Target, Starbucks
LONGVIEW STAFF FAVORITES

dailyn Barkemeyer

Birthday
August 3
Book or Author
Freida McFadden
Color
Yellow
Dietary Restrictions or allergies
None.
Do you collect anything
No
Favorite Candy
Sour skittles
Favorite Coffee/Tea Order
Chai tea latte with almond milk. Hot or cold.
Favorite Dessert
Chocolate chip cookies
Favorite Drink
Sprite.
Favorite Fast Food
Chick-fil-A.
Favorite Local Restaurant
Tito’s
Favorite Restaurant
Chilis
Favorite Salty Snack
Gardettos
Favorite Sonic Drink
Lime limeade
Favorite Sweet Snack
Plain chocolate hersheys
Favorite Swig Drink
Never had it.
Favorite Vacation Spot
Any beach
Flower
Roses
Grade Teaching/Department
Coach
Grocery Store
Kroger
Hobbies
Trying new restaurants, cooking, & playing with my daughter
Holiday
New Year’s Eve
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go
Bora bora
Military Affiliation
None
Movie
Remember the titans
Music
Pop
Pets
3 dogs; Nala, Rudy, & Jolene
Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)
Eucalyptus
Season
Summer
Shirt Size
L
Sports Team
Alabama
Store to shop for YOURSELF!
Dry Goods or Amazon
Tell us about your family
Married for 3 years. Have an 18 month old daughter named Scarlett. 3 dogs.
TV Show
Real housewives
What do you do to relax
Spa
Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving
Amazon, Chick-fil-A, Bath & Body Works, Ulta
LONGVIEW STAFF FAVORITES

Amy Bennett

Birthday
July 6
Book or Author
Little Critter Books
Color
purple
Dietary Restrictions or allergies
n/a
Do you collect anything
n/a
Favorite Candy
peanut butter M&M's, reese's, raisnets
Favorite Classroom Treat for Students
stickers, mini erasers, stamps, etc.
Favorite Coffee/Tea Order
Starbucks Iced Caffe Mocha w/ Soy Milk
Favorite Dessert
anything sweet!
Favorite Drink
Sonic Drink- water w/ mango
Favorite Fast Food
Chik- Fil- A
Favorite Local Restaurant
Tito's
Favorite Restaurant
Shogun, McCallister's Deli
Favorite Salty Snack
pretzels, tortilla chips with cheese dip
Favorite Sonic Drink
Water w/ Mango
Favorite Sweet Snack
chocolate covered pretzels
Favorite Swig Drink
Unlucky Ducky
Favorite Vacation Spot
beach
Flower
roses
Grade Teaching/Department
Kindergarten
Grocery Store
Kroger
Hobbies
going to the movies, crafts, shopping
Holiday
Christmas and Halloween
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go
Europe
Military Affiliation
n/a
Movie
Thriller, Mystery, Horror, and Comedy
Music
country
Our classroom could always use more……
cardstock, colored paper, fun stickers, etc.
Pets
cats
Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)
fruity (but no vanilla)
Season
Summer
Shirt Size
M
Store to shop for YOURSELF!
Amazon, Walmart, Target
Tell us about your family
I am married to my high school sweetheart, Walt. We have two kids- Bailey is 13 and Henry is almost 9.
What do you do to relax
pedicure, massage
Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving
Amazon, Target, Walmart, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Hobby Lobby
LONGVIEW STAFF FAVORITES

Jill Bramble

Amazon Wishlist Link
I am not sure how to do this, but a gift card would be nice! 🙂
Anything else you would like our families to know about you
Thank you for thinking of me!
Birthday
January 15
Book or Author
For Kids-Jory John
Color
Pink
Dietary Restrictions or allergies
none
Do you collect anything
No
Favorite Candy
Peanut M & M's
Favorite Classroom Treat for Students
Wrapped candy or sucker!
Favorite Coffee/Tea Order
Milos Sweet Tea or Sonic Sweet Tea
Favorite Dessert
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Favorite Drink
Sweet Tea
Favorite Fast Food
Pizza Hut
Favorite Local Restaurant
Longhorn
Favorite Restaurant
Longhorn/Jonathon's/Cracker Barrell
Favorite Salty Snack
Plain or BBQ Chips
Favorite Sonic Drink
Sweet Tea
Favorite Sweet Snack
Plain or BBQ Chips/ Almonds
Favorite Swig Drink
Coke
Favorite Vacation Spot
Anywhere there is a beach
Flower
Daisy
Grade Teaching/Department
4th Grade
Grocery Store
Publix
Hobbies
small crafts
Holiday
Christmas
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go
Hawaii
Movie
None
Music
Country
Our classroom could always use more……
Hot glue sticks, birthday prizes
Pets
Cockapoo Maggie
Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)
Love all lotions, perfumes, candles!
Season
Fall
Shirt Size
XL
Sports Team
UT Football
Store to shop for YOURSELF!
Bath and Body, Marshalls, Amazon, Sephora
Tell us about your family
One son Andrew who is attending Cumberland University and one cockapoo, Maggie Mae.
TV Show
None
What do you do to relax
Shop
Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving
Amazon, Walmart, Chick-fil-A, HomeGoods, Marshalls, Bath & Body Works, Ulta
LONGVIEW STAFF FAVORITES

Jennifer Bridges

Birthday
May 15
Book or Author
Nicholas Sparks
Color
Sage Green
Dietary Restrictions or allergies
None
Do you collect anything
Gnomes, Highland Cows
Favorite Candy
Chewy Sweettarts / Sour Patch Kids
Favorite Classroom Treat for Students
Lifesavers Hard Candy
Favorite Coffee/Tea Order
Caramel Frappe
Favorite Dessert
Brownie Sundae with fudge
Favorite Drink
Dr. Pepper
Favorite Fast Food
Chik Fil A
Favorite Local Restaurant
Don Arturos
Favorite Restaurant
Texas Roadhouse
Favorite Salty Snack
Gardettos
Favorite Sonic Drink
Cherry Slush
Favorite Sweet Snack
Brownies
Favorite Swig Drink
Shark Attack
Favorite Vacation Spot
Beach
Flower
Orchid
Grade Teaching/Department
Cafeteria
Grocery Store
Kroger , Walmart
Hobbies
Coloring, Puzzles, Painting
Holiday
Halloween
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go
Anywhere Tropical
Military Affiliation
None
Movie
Forrest Gump
Music
Christian/ Country
Pets
Dog
Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)
99 Pomlems from Buff City Soap, Yankee Candle-Pink Sands
Season
Fall
Shirt Size
XL
Sports Team
Georgia Bulldogs
Store to shop for YOURSELF!
Kohls
Tell us about your family
Family of 5. (3 children: 1 boy, 2 girls)
TV Show
Yellowstone, Dutton Ranch, Mashall
What do you do to relax
Take long baths/ Sleep
Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving
Amazon, Walmart, Dunkin', Chick-fil-A
LONGVIEW STAFF FAVORITES

David Donoho

Amazon Wishlist Link
N/A
Birthday
March 23
Book or Author
N/A
Color
Blue
Dietary Restrictions or allergies
None
Do you collect anything
Playing cards, challenge coins, and lapel pins
Favorite Candy
snickers or reeses
Favorite Classroom Treat for Students
Blow Pops
Favorite Coffee/Tea Order
Pistachio or coconut flavored Coffee
Favorite Dessert
Creme Brulee
Favorite Drink
Dirty Dr. Pepper no lime
Favorite Fast Food
Taco Bell
Favorite Local Restaurant
Embers
Favorite Restaurant
Jonathans
Favorite Salty Snack
dorritos
Favorite Sonic Drink
Dirty Dr. Pepper no lime
Favorite Sweet Snack
Anything reeses
Favorite Swig Drink
Never been
Favorite Vacation Spot
Hawaii
Flower
None
Grade Teaching/Department
Other
Grocery Store
Kroger
Hobbies
Collect Playing Cards
Holiday
Christmas
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go
Iceland or Ireland
Military Affiliation
None
Movie
The Departed
Music
Christian or 90's rock
Our classroom could always use more……
Paper towels
Pets
Dogs
Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)
N/A
Season
Winter
Shirt Size
4XL
Sports Team
LA Chargers
Store to shop for YOURSELF!
JC Penny
Tell us about your family
My wife's name is Jeni, my 2 dogs are Phibo and Barney.
TV Show
N/A
What do you do to relax
Sleep
Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving
Amazon, Walmart, Starbucks, Sonic, Hobby Lobby, JC Penny
LONGVIEW STAFF FAVORITES

Casey Cervarich

Birthday
October 21
Book or Author
Pamela Kelley
Color
Purple
Dietary Restrictions or allergies
None
Favorite Coffee/Tea Order
Cuban from the Fainting Goat or a Flat White with 4 raw sugars from Starbucks
Favorite Dessert
Poundcake or devils food cake with cream cheese frosting
Favorite Drink
Any coffee drink (hot or iced)
Favorite Local Restaurant
The Spot or Mojos
Favorite Restaurant
Ollie and Finns
Favorite Salty Snack
Cashews or Stellar pretzels
Favorite Sonic Drink
Coke
Favorite Sweet Snack
Dark chocolate and Carmel
Favorite Swig Drink
Dirty Dr Pepper
Favorite Vacation Spot
The Beach (Gulf coast)
Flower
Hydrangeas and Eucalyptus
Grade Teaching/Department
Special Education
Grocery Store
Publix or Trader Joe's
Hobbies
Family time, gardening, reading, artwork, baking and attending all things soccer
Holiday
Christmas
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go
Greece
Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)
Strawberry Poundcake or anything eucalyptus
Season
Fall
Shirt Size
M
Sports Team
MTSU or whoever my kids are playing for
Store to shop for YOURSELF!
Marshalls
Tell us about your family
I've been married for 17 years this fall. Have a 15 year old daughter and a 10 year old son. They both play soccer year round. We attend church at Thompson's Station Church.
What do you do to relax
Read
Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving
Target, Chick-fil-A, HomeGoods, Marshalls, Local Coffe Shop