Kindergarten
- Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
- Kindergarten Gifted and Talented Academy
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Degrees and Certifications:
B.A. Elementary Education - Lenoir-Rhyne University (2018) AIG Certification - University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2021)
Ms. Emily Kiser
I grew up in Gastonia, NC. This will be my seventh year teaching and my third year in kindergarten. My teaching philosophy is: relationships first, teaching second. In my free time, I like to read and spend time with my nieces, Lyla and Ella.
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B.A. Early Childhood Education - Western Carolina university (2006)
Ms. Halie Russell
Greetings! My name is Ms. Russell. This will be my 5th year teaching at Pleasant Ridge, and my 14th year teaching! I have taught NCPREK, Kindergarten and First Grade. I love the little ones, and Kindergarten is my favorite! I love to spend time with my wonderful family and my kiddo! I love the fall and I love football in the fall even more! GOOOO STEELERS! My goal is to support my students and families. I believe it is important to nurture the whole child, which includes each of my students' social, emotional, and academic skills. In our classroom we are a classroom family. I completed my Bachelor’s Degree at Western Carolina University in 2006. My degree is in Early Childhood Education, and I truly believe children are our future.