I am a graduate of Belmont Abbey College. I live in Mt. Holly with my husband Josh, our two children Adler and Sawyer and our Boxer Gracie. I have previously taught Kindergarten and also worked as a teacher assistant. I enjoy game nights with my close friends and bargain shopping.

I have taught in Gaston County for 27 years, teaching amazing students. Throughout my career I have taught First and Second grades. My passion is classroom practice helping students build foundational skills that make life-long learners. 

I am a graduate of  Gardner-Webb University: Boiling Springs, NC, where I received a Masters in Educational Leadership. Additionally, I earned a Bachelor of Art in Elementary Education from Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, NC. 

I live in Gastonia, NC, with my husband Scott and daughter Emma. My interests include reading,  gardening, and loving my  three doggies.  

My name is Courtney Lawing.  I graduated from Belmont Abbey College in 2016 with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in theater.  I am excited for my second year of teaching.  I married my high school sweet heart during a snow storm in January of this year.  What fun that was! ;) We have a German Shepard named Isabella who is the most spoiled dog on the planet!  Teaching is my passion and I look forward to teaching and learning from these sweet students.  :) 

Mrs. Rymer is a 2003 graduate of Alice Lloyd College with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She is originally from Pippa Passes, KY, but has lived here in Gaston county with her family since 2006.  Mrs Rymer is married to Shawn Rymer, and has 2 wonderful children, Cameron who is 12 and Lilly who is 8. In her spare time Mrs Rymer enjoys working on vinyl designs and crafts. Mrs. Rymer has been with Gaston County School since the 2017-2018 school year and her first year with Brookside is the 2018-2019 school year.