Mrs. Leagan

My name is Michelle Leagan. I am beginning my 26th year of teaching and my 22nd year at Brookside! I'm excited to be returning to first grade. I love teaching, the UNC Tar Heels, monkeys, my two sweet dogs, and my wonderful husband, family and friends. I'm looking forward to a fantastic year!

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Ms. Mitchell

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!

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Mrs. Engel

My name is Rebekah Engel. I graduated from Appalachian State University in 2015 with a degree in Elementary Education. I taught kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year in Monroe, North Carolina. I taught in a preschool classroom for two years before coming to Brookside this year. I am excited to teach fourth grade and to become part of the bulldog team. My family, friends, and faith are the most important to me. I also enjoy spending time outside.

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Ms. Thornton

I have taught school for 24 years. I have taught Kindergarten, First, Second, Fourth and K-12 French. I have also taught adult high school. I have enjoyed every level that I have taught. There is always something new to learn at each level.

I have a little dog her name is Lucy. She is a black an white poodle. I have also a cat named splat.