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Mrs. Katy Beam

Email: kebeam@gaston.k12.nc.us

High School:  Cherryville High School
 
College:  Gaston College (AA) 2005, Appalachian State University (BS) 2007
 
I am Katy Beam and I am from Cherryville. My husband, Tyler and I have two children, Noah who is 11 and Anna Kathryn who is 8. I am an active member at my church, First Baptist and I love going to the beach and the mountains. In my spare time I enjoy working out and going to my kids baseball and softball games. I love watching my students learn, grow and thrive!

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Mrs. Ashley Long - Kindergarten TA

Email:  ablong@gaston.k12.nc.us

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Mrs. Elizabeth Lubert

Email: emlubert@gaston.k12.nc.us

High School:  McKeesport High School, PA
 
College:  California University of PA (BA) 1994
 
I am married and have two children (Josh and Maria). They are both actively involved in sports and dance. We spend weekends together as a family doing fun things!

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Mrs. Jenny Emerson - Kindergarten TA

Email: jpemerson@gaston.k12.nc.us

High School:  Cherryville High School
 
College:  Lenoir Rhyne University
 
I'm Jenny (Payseur) Emerson. I am from Cherryville and live here with my husband, Brian and daughters, Mallie, Mikki Jane and Meg. I love working at Cherryville Elementary School and enjoy seeing how much children grow and change from Kindergarten until they leave us after 3rd grade. 
 

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Mrs. Lori Hughes

Email: lmhughes@gaston.k12.nc.us

High School:  Nicholas County High School

College:  Coastal Carolina University (BA) 2006, Gardner Webb University (MA) 2009

I am married and have one son, Dylan. He is 6 years old and the apple of mine and his Daddy's eye. Teaching has been my dream since I was a little girl and I love children. Time spent with my family is priceless, and we love vacationing at the beach, Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, and going on cruises.

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Mrs. Samantha Gardo - Kindergarten TA

Email: stgardo@gaston.k12.nc.us

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Mrs. Debra Spangler

Email: dlspangler@gaston.k12.nc.us

High School:  Cherryville High School 

College:  Western Carolina (BA) 1999, Winthrop University (MA) 2005

I am married and have 2 children (Carter and Laney).  I love teaching Kindergarten and seeing children read for the first time.  I love spending time with my family and going to the beach anytime I have the chance.

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Mrs. Lisa Avery - Kindergarten TA

Email: lavery@gaston.k12.nc.us

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Mrs. Jessica Willis

Email: jnwillis@gaston.k12.nc.us

High School: Ashbrook High School 
 
College:  Belmont Abbey College (BA)
 
About Me: I am married and have a 9 year old daughter. I have cat named Noelle and 3 dogs, Winston, Honey, and Ruby. I have been a teacher for 18 years and have worked here at Cherryville Elementary for 7 years. I also have an identical twin sister who is also a teacher.
 

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Mrs. Makayla Felton- Kindergarten TA

Email: msfelton@gaston.k12.nc.us