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Miss Blount
My name is Amanda Blount, I graduated from Salem college Cum Laude with a BA in studio art and education. I am going into my 8th year as an art teacher. I am passionate about inspiring the “I can” attitude in my little artists and look forward to being at Brookside.
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Ms. Matthews
I’ve been employed with GCS (Brookside) for 16 years. I'm looking forward to another great school year!
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Mrs. Brechtel
I began my career with Gaston County Schools in 2018. Prior to joining Brookside Elementary, I taught 6th grade at Grier Middle School for 3 years. Prior to joining Gaston County, I taught 4th and 5th grade with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. I am excited to be a part of the Brookside Bulldogs team!
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Mr. Tran
I am excited to be back at Brookside Elementary School. I hold a Bachelor of Music Education from Wingate University where I studied under the direction of Dr. Kenney Potter and Dr. Nana Wolfe-Hill. As a conductor, I have enjoyed the distinct honor of competing and being selected as a finalist in both the Southern Region ACDA conducting competition as well as the NCACDA conducting competition. In addition to my work as a conductor, I currently serve as the Music Director at Vision Church (Gastonia, NC) and reside at his home in Belmont.
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Mrs. Bello
I am from Youngstown, Ohio. I graduated from Youngstown State University, in 2001, with a degree in Elementary Education, grades K-8. I have been teaching for 18 years and began my teaching career in Naples, Florida where I taught 2nd grade for two years. From there, I moved here to North Carolina, in 2005, and taught 1st, 2nd, and 4th grade in both Union and Mecklenburg counties for 14 years. I came to Gaston County in 2020, and teach 1st grade here at Brookside Elementary. My husband is a High School History teacher in CMS. In my spare time, I enjoy running! I have completed many half-marathons and am proud to say I am a MARATHONER!