- Bessemer City Primary School
- Meet the Teachers

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Mrs. Lauren Avery
I have a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in elementary education with a concentration in elementary mathematics. This will be my 8th year in education! I love working with students and helping them develop a love for learning.
My husband and I just welcomed our beautiful daughter into our family and we couldn't be happier! We also have three fur baby dogs who are spoiled! I enjoy watching movies, reading, spending time with family, and going to Disney World.
I look forward to teaching 1st Grade this year and working with your student. Please let me know how I can support you to help your student succeed!

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Ms. Alexandria Caughey

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Ms. Megan Ebert
Ms. Ebert earned her BA in Elementary Education from UNC Charlotte with Honors, and is a member of the Kappa Delta sorority. She has a Yorkshire Terrier and Shih Tzu mix dog named Nala. Ms. Ebert is a lifetime Girl Scout member and a Gold Award recipient. She has enjoyed being a part of pageantry for the past 13 years as a contestant, judge, and emcee. She loves spending time with her family, traveling, being outdoors, and crafting.
"Laughter is Timeless, Imagination has no Age, Dreams are Forever!" -Walt Disney

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Ms. Julie Jessie
Ms. Jessie earned her BA in Elementary Education from Marshall University. She has an amazing daughter Elizabeth who is a junior at South Point High School this year. She also has a sweet dog named Freckles who is eight years old. She enjoys spending time with family, extended family and friends, and of course her dog, Freckles. She loves reading, shopping, learning new things, cooking and eating, going to the beach, going to new places and just spending time outside.
"Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will!" Vernon Howard

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Mrs. Kerri Troutman
Mrs. Troutman is married to Keith Troutman and has 3 children. Marrah, 21 Aaron, 19, and Bryn, 14. She graduated from Belmont Abbey College in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Degree. She enjoys spending time with family and loves to visit the beach whenever possible. Marrah is a veterinary assistant at Wilkinson Animal Hospital, Aaron graduated from Forestview High School in June and will attend Gaston College in January, and Bryn is a Freshman at Forestview this year.

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Mrs. Katie Tuminello
Mrs. Tuminello earned her BA in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has two brothers, a sister-in-law, a niece and a nephew, and wonderful parents. She also has a dog named Bo whom she loves so much! Mrs. Tuminello loves to get on Pinterest and find new crafts and recipes. She loves to cook, spend time outside, and be with family and friends.
" Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody." Kid President

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Mrs. Shannon Williams
Mrs. Williams earned her BA in Elementary Education from Belmont Abbey College. She has been married to her high school sweetheart Robbie, for twenty-four years. They have two sons, Noah a Junior at Western Carolina University and Parker a Freshman at Gaston College. She enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Mrs. Williams and her family love camping at the beach.
"The most influential of all educational factors is the conversation in a child's home." William Temple

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Mrs. Keri Barbour
Mrs. Barbour attended Coastal Carolina Community College and Craven Community College. She has been married to her husband Jeff for 17 years and has 3 amazing children. Hailey is a student at BCHS. Morgan is a student at Highland School of Technology. The Baby, Chancellor, is a student at Bessemer City Middle. She enjoys crafts, reading and her family.
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." May Angelo

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