Category: Staff Favorites

Birthday

November 28

Color

Green or blue

Dietary Restrictions or allergies

Nobe

Do you collect anything

No

Favorite Candy

Anything chocolate

Favorite Classroom Treat for Students

Bubbles, fruit snacks

Favorite Coffee/Tea Order

Chai Vanilla Latte

Favorite Dessert

Black Forest Cake or Boston Cream Pie

Favorite Drink

Coke zero

Favorite Salty Snack

Popcorn (esp Skinny Pop)

Favorite Sweet Snack

Peanut M & Ms

Favorite Vacation Spot

Anywhere!

Flower

Lilac

Grade Teaching/Department

EC

Grocery Store

Kroger

Hobbies

Reading, hiking, road trips

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go

Scotland and Iceland are high on my list.

Military Affiliation

None

Music

Christian

Our classroom could always use more……

Not sure, new to the school

Pets

My cat Sasha

Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)

Woodsy, floral

Shirt Size

L

Tell us about your family

Just me and my 17 yr old cat.

What do you do to relax

Read, jigsaw puzzles, snuggle Sasha, watch tv

Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving

Amazon, Chick-fil-A

Amazon Wishlist Link

Birthday

January 4

Book or Author

Lisa Jewell

Color

Pink

Dietary Restrictions or allergies

N/A

Favorite Candy

Brookside Dark Chocolate Covered Fruit

Favorite Coffee/Tea Order

Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso with 2 pumps of white mocha!

Favorite Dessert

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Favorite Drink

Bloom Energy

Favorite Fast Food

In-N-Out, Chick-Fil-A

Favorite Local Restaurant

Sushi Thai

Favorite Restaurant

Pelato, North Italia

Favorite Salty Snack

Salt and Vinegar Kettle Chips

Favorite Sonic Drink

Cherry Limeade

Favorite Swig Drink

Raspberry Dream

Favorite Vacation Spot

Isle of Palms, SC

Flower

Hydrangea

Grade Teaching/Department

EC

Grocery Store

Publix

Hobbies

Pure Barre, Travelling, Reading, Shopping, Walks

Holiday

Christmas

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go

Italy

Military Affiliation

N/A

Our classroom could always use more……

Velcro dots, laminating sheets, language-enriching games

Pets

I have 2 pugs that are my babies!

Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)

Anything clean or clean + vanilla

Season

Fall

Shirt Size

M

Sports Team

Vols

Store to shop for YOURSELF!

Sephora

Tell us about your family

Me + my husband + our 2 pugs!

TV Show

One Tree Hill, Friends

What do you do to relax

Netflix + couch time, bubble baths

Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving

Amazon, Target, Starbucks, Ulta

Birthday

August 25

Color

Tiel

Dietary Restrictions or allergies

None

Do you collect anything

Winnie the Pooh items

Favorite Candy

Sour patch gummies

Favorite Coffee/Tea Order

Starbucks

Favorite Dessert

Cheesecake

Favorite Drink

Lemonade

Favorite Fast Food

Chicken sandwich

Favorite Local Restaurant

Grecian restaurant

Favorite Salty Snack

Pretzel

Favorite Sonic Drink

Sprite

Favorite Sweet Snack

M & MS

Favorite Swig Drink

Na

Favorite Vacation Spot

Anywhere warm with a beach

Flower

Daisy

Grade Teaching/Department

Cafeteria

Grocery Store

Kroger

Hobbies

Doing jigsaw puzzles

Holiday

Christmas

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go

Greece

Movie

Wizard of oz

Pets

Cat

Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)

Vanilla

Season

Fall

Shirt Size

XL

Store to shop for YOURSELF!

Kohls

Tell us about your family

I’m married for 43 years I have one son and I have a grandson who is 12

What do you do to relax

Exercise

Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving

Amazon, Walmart, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Crumbl, Marshalls

Anything else you would like our families to know about you

I am so excited to get to work with you all for this upcoming year! It will be a wonderful year!

Birthday

August 8

Book or Author

Ella Kennedy

Color

Pink

Dietary Restrictions or allergies

Gluten and Dairy Free

Do you collect anything

Rocks with inspirational words

Favorite Candy

Reese Cups/ Gummy bears

Favorite Classroom Treat for Students

Starburst/ prize box

Favorite Coffee/Tea Order

Iced Caramel Macchiato with almond milk

Favorite Dessert

Reese Cups

Favorite Drink

Dr. Pepper

Favorite Fast Food

Chick-Fil-A

Favorite Local Restaurant

Brunch Collective/ McAlister's

Favorite Restaurant

Olive Garden

Favorite Salty Snack

Peanuts

Favorite Sonic Drink

Diet Cherry Lime

Favorite Sweet Snack

Apples and peanut butter

Favorite Swig Drink

Shark Attack

Favorite Vacation Spot

Hilton Head Island

Flower

Orchids

Grade Teaching/Department

Related Arts

Grocery Store

Kroger

Hobbies

Yoga, cooking, hanging out with friends, and running

Holiday

Christmas

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go

Hawaii

Military Affiliation

My Grandpa served in the military

Movie

Tangled

Music

Country

Our classroom could always use more……

Fidgets

Pets

I have a golden doodle named Kode

Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)

Pumpkin Pecan Waffle

Season

Fall

Shirt Size

M

Sports Team

Bengals

Store to shop for YOURSELF!

Michaels/Target

Tell us about your family

I have a big extended family and we love doing so many different things and activities together

TV Show

Friends/ Big Bang Theory

What do you do to relax

Yoga and light a calendar

Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving

Amazon, Target, Chick-fil-A, HomeGoods, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Bath & Body Works, Ulta, Local Coffe Shop

Birthday

January 6

Book or Author

Non-fiction, inspirational, true stories

Color

Blue

Dietary Restrictions or allergies

None

Do you collect anything

Pretty journals and pens

Favorite Candy

Trollis

Favorite Coffee/Tea Order

Cookie Crumble Frappe

Favorite Dessert

Anything chocolate

Favorite Fast Food

Chick Fil A

Favorite Local Restaurant

Fulins

Favorite Restaurant

Costa Vida, McAllister's

Favorite Salty Snack

Jalapeno chips

Favorite Sonic Drink

Route 44 Peach sweet tea

Favorite Sweet Snack

Chocolate covered nuts or fruit

Favorite Swig Drink

Haven't tried it yet

Favorite Vacation Spot

Beach

Flower

Hydrangea, Hyacinth, Succulents

Grade Teaching/Department

Related Arts

Grocery Store

Publix, Kroger

Hobbies

Card making, journaling

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go

Italy and Greece

Music

80s, Christian

Pets

2 dogs

Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)

Clean brands, nothing too strong

Season

Fall

Shirt Size

L

Sports Team

49ers, Warriors

Store to shop for YOURSELF!

Marshall's, Ross

What do you do to relax

Zumba, read, man & pedi

Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving

Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Panera, Marshalls, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Local Coffe Shop

Birthday

July 7

Book or Author

Stephanie Garber or Marissa Meyer!

Color

Butter Yellow!!

Dietary Restrictions or allergies

Mild lactose intolerance (I take Lactaid to help!)

Do you collect anything

Books 🙈

Favorite Candy

Twix or 100 Grand!

Favorite Coffee/Tea Order

Dunkin- Iced coffee with caramel and oat milk! Starbucks- Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso!

Favorite Dessert

Sea Salt Chocolate chip cookies!

Favorite Drink

Arnold Palmer- Half sweet tea & half lemonade!

Favorite Fast Food

Chick-Fil-A!

Favorite Local Restaurant

Fulin’s!

Favorite Restaurant

I’m not sure that I have a favorite! In general I love Chinese cuisine & burgers/chicken!

Favorite Salty Snack

Ms. Vickie’s Sea Salt chips!

Favorite Sonic Drink

Mango Slush!

Favorite Sweet Snack

Anything with dark chocolate :)) (but no nuts!)

Favorite Swig Drink

Mango Breeze Referesher!

Favorite Vacation Spot

Anywhere with beautiful scenery and fun adventuring spots!

Flower

Daisies or Lilies

Grade Teaching/Department

SSS TA

Grocery Store

Trader Joe’s or Publix

Hobbies

I love reading, baking, doing my own nails (gel-x!), and crafting with my friends!

Holiday

Thanksgiving!

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go

I would love to travel to Greece and Brazil! Their culture and beautiful nature are something I would love to experience!

Movie

Mamma Mia!!

Music

Worship or Indie Pop 🙂

Pets

I have 2 dogs, a morkie and a maltese! (Journey and Coco!)

Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)

Fruity smells or really anything that isn’t too strong 🙂

Season

Fall

Shirt Size

M

Sports Team

Golden State Warriors and Georgia Bulldogs

Store to shop for YOURSELF!

Marshall’s!!

TV Show

The Rookie or Gilmore Girls!

What do you do to relax

I love to find a good book to immerse myself in or watch a binge-worthy show! If I need to mega relax, worship music is my go-to 🙂

Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving

Amazon, Target, Starbucks, Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, Marshalls, Michaels

Amazon Wishlist Link

Anything else you would like our families to know about you

I love LVES and I am so excited to be here!

Birthday

December 19

Color

Purple or Pink

Dietary Restrictions or allergies

None

Favorite Candy

Dark chocolate dove chocolates

Favorite Classroom Treat for Students

Candy/ stickers

Favorite Coffee/Tea Order

Sweet Tea

Favorite Dessert

Cheesecake

Favorite Drink

Poppi Shirley Temple

Favorite Fast Food

Chick-fil-a

Favorite Local Restaurant

Jonathon's

Favorite Restaurant

Texas Roadhouse

Favorite Salty Snack

Dott's Pretzels

Favorite Sonic Drink

Pink Flamingo

Favorite Sweet Snack

Chocolate Caramels- Sams

Favorite Swig Drink

Hula Girl w/ strawberry pearls

Favorite Vacation Spot

Beach

Flower

Gerber Daisey

Grade Teaching/Department

1st Grade

Grocery Store

Walmart or Kroger

Hobbies

My kids

Holiday

Christmas

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go

Australia

Our classroom could always use more……

Storage for crayons and markers

Pets

1 dog & 2 lizards

Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)

Candy Apple- Bath & body works

Season

Summer

Shirt Size

M

Sports Team

Alabama

Store to shop for YOURSELF!

Marshall's & TJ Maxx

Tell us about your family

Married for 26yrs & 7 children

What do you do to relax

Do things with my family.

Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving

Amazon, Target, Walmart, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Swig, Marshalls, Hobby Lobby, Bath & Body Works, Ulta

Amazon Wishlist Link

N/A

Anything else you would like our families to know about you

I love Longview!!

Birthday

June 25

Book or Author

Too many to list

Color

Red

Dietary Restrictions or allergies

Gluten-free

Do you collect anything

Nope

Favorite Candy

Reese's Cups

Favorite Classroom Treat for Students

N/A

Favorite Coffee/Tea Order

Caramel latte w/soy or almond milk (hot or iced, depending on season)

Favorite Dessert

Ice cream

Favorite Drink

Flavored seltzer waters

Favorite Fast Food

Chick-Fil-A

Favorite Local Restaurant

The Spot

Favorite Restaurant

Tito's Mexican

Favorite Salty Snack

White cheddar popcorn

Favorite Sonic Drink

Unsweet iced tea with lemon

Favorite Sweet Snack

Gummy bear (really, any gummy candy)

Favorite Swig Drink

The Fighter

Favorite Vacation Spot

The beach

Flower

Sunflower

Grade Teaching/Department

Office Staff

Grocery Store

Aldi

Hobbies

Reading & running

Holiday

Christmas

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go

Greece

Military Affiliation

N/A

Music

Christian

Our classroom could always use more……

N/A

Pets

Ellie (dog)

Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)

Citrus scents

Season

Fall

Shirt Size

S

Store to shop for YOURSELF!

Amazon

Tell us about your family

I've been married to Matt for 23 years and we have three kids – Caleb (15), Alex (13) & Jacob (12).

TV Show

The Office

What do you do to relax

Take a bath

Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving

Amazon, Target, Walmart, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Panera, Swig, Local Coffe Shop

Amazon Wishlist Link

I don't have one of these yet. I'll try to do this soon!

Anything else you would like our families to know about you

I love to watch college football and college basketball. I like to stay active and spend time with my girls as much as I can. I'm so excited to be teaching 3rd grade again!

Birthday

September 21

Book or Author

Dr. Seuss

Color

Pink and Royal Blue

Dietary Restrictions or allergies

none

Do you collect anything

salt and pepper shakers

Favorite Candy

Reeses peanut butter cups and all types of MM's

Favorite Classroom Treat for Students

any type of lolly pop, popsicles, mints

Favorite Coffee/Tea Order

Starbucks Iced Hazelnut Oatmilk shaken espresso with only a 1/2 pump of hazlenut for a medium, and 1 pump of hazelnut for a large.

Favorite Dessert

German Chocolate Cake

Favorite Fast Food

Chic Fil A

Favorite Local Restaurant

Chipotle

Favorite Restaurant

Jonathans

Favorite Salty Snack

Pretzels or Doritoes

Favorite Sonic Drink

Iced Tea with extra ice and made half sweet, half unsweet

Favorite Swig Drink

I have not been to Swig. Nothing too sweet or high in sugar or calories please 🙂

Favorite Vacation Spot

I love cruising to the Caribbean and Mexico! I also love going to WDW and Las Vegas!!

Flower

I love all types of flowers!!

Grade Teaching/Department

3rd Grade

Grocery Store

Usually Krogers and Publix

Hobbies

I don't really have any hobbies besides reading

Holiday

Easter and the Fourth of July

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go

Italy and/or London

Movie

The Wizard of Oz and Ferris Bueller

Music

I like all types of music!

Our classroom could always use more……

stickers for grading and positive incentives, large binder clips, cap erasers, books, playdoh and board games for indoor recess, as well as Uno cards

Pets

Minnie, my 5 year old Beagle

Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)

I don't care for heavy floral scents. I like musk, vanilla, woodsy, mint or lemon-type fresh smelling scents

Season

Spring

Shirt Size

XL

Sports Team

University of Kentucky

Store to shop for YOURSELF!

Kohls, Nordstrom Rack, Home Goods

Tell us about your family

I have two daughters, and a Beagle named Minnie. My girls are Kaycie who is 25, and a student at MTSU, and Kelsey, 20, who is a student at the University of Kentucky. My husband passed away in October, 2020. We were married for 20 years.

TV Show

Leanne on Netflix

What do you do to relax

Sit on my front porch or back patio, sometimes I read. I love to walk through the neighborhood!

Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving

Amazon, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, HomeGoods, Bath & Body Works

Birthday

May 19

Book or Author

Harry Potter series

Color

blue

Dietary Restrictions or allergies

none

Do you collect anything

thrift

Favorite Candy

none

Favorite Classroom Treat for Students

cute school supplies/no food/non specific holiday

Favorite Coffee/Tea Order

Peach sweet tea

Favorite Dessert

chocolate cake

Favorite Drink

Dr. Pepper dirty soda

Favorite Fast Food

Panera Bread

Favorite Local Restaurant

Texas Roadhouse

Favorite Restaurant

Texas Roadhouse

Favorite Salty Snack

chips

Favorite Sonic Drink

Peach Sweet Tea

Favorite Sweet Snack

chocolate marshmallow/caramels

Favorite Swig Drink

Buttery Beer

Favorite Vacation Spot

beach

Flower

sunflower

Grade Teaching/Department

5th Grade

Grocery Store

Kroger

Hobbies

cooking

Holiday

halloween

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go

Europe

Military Affiliation

Husband is a marine corp vet

Music

country

Our classroom could always use more……

math materials/just ask

Pets

Dog

Scent (Lotions, perfumes, candles, etc.)

lavendar

Season

Fall

Shirt Size

S

Sports Team

none

Store to shop for YOURSELF!

Bath and Body Works

Tell us about your family

I have a husband of 16 years, 2 kids (Ryker 4th, Millie Kinder) both a Longview and a dog named Pepper. We love road trips and going on mini adventures on the weekends.

TV Show

Schitt's Creek

What do you do to relax

sleep-haha

Which gift cards would you most enjoy receiving

Amazon, Target, Walmart, Panera, Swig, Bath & Body Works, Ulta