Hi all! My name is Kelsey Arias and I am so excited to be apart of the Brookside family. I graduated in May 2022 from East Carolina University with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education. I love to learn new things, which is what makes education so exciting for me. Teaching and a love of learning go hand in hand. Outside of school, I love being outdoors! Anything from picnics to kayaking, you can count me in. I also enjoy reading and hanging out friends and family!  

I have two children a boy and a girl that are my world and married to my fabulous husband since 2007. I also have a loving dog named CoCo. I am from Connecticut but have been living in NC since 2016. I graduated from Johnson and Wales University in 2002 with a Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management degree. I am currently enrolled at Gardner Webb University to gain my teaching license. 

This is my 10th year of teaching, and my 1st year at Brookside Elementary. Before Brookside, I taught for ten years at Lutheran Chapel Preschool and one year at Goucher Elementary. I have taught preschool and fourth grade. I have loved all of them! I live in the Belmont area where I went to South Point High School, I have two horses named Dixie and Sophie as well as a dog named Daisy Mae. I love to sing, watch movies, cheer for Clemson TIgers football in the fall and  have Game Nights with friends and family. I am active in my church, CrossFix Ministries in Belmont. I can’t wait to begin this First Grade adventure with your child!

I  have two wild boys and a husband who I love with all my heart. I have loved teaching since 1997 when I graduated from UNCC.  I have been blessed to teach at Brookside since the year 2000.   I have taught Kindergarten, First, Third and Fifth grades. Kindergarten is my love. Kindergartners are so energetic and loving. It is very exciting to see the sparks fly when they learn to read, write and count. I couldn't ask for a better job.

Hello, my name is Kimberly L. Dunovant.  I have three adult children and seven grandchildren. My passion is teaching children how to become leaders and not followers. I've worked for Gaston County School for twenty two years and my goal is to retire from this wonderful school system.

I  began my career at Brookside in 1998. I have worked in many grade levels and found that Kindergarten would be my home for many years. My husband Michael and I have two children Bryan and Bailey. We are blessed with our grandchildren John Clifford, Arynlee and Madison. 

 I've been a teacher assistant with Gaston County Schools since 1997 and have worked with EVERY grade level. I'm a Mom of two grown girls, and have been married to my wonderful husband since 1983. I love to spend time with my family, crafting, and am looking forward to meeting a new class of "our kids". Please reach out if you ever have questions or concerns. 

This is my first year being employed by GCS.  I have been working with children for over 7 years.  My husband and I have been married for 2.5 years and we have a 6 month old son.  Alumni of North Gaston High School class of 2009. It's my passion to work with children.  I'm super stoked to be apart of EC team and the Brookside family.