All About the 4th Grade Teachers
Cynthia Barrett
My name is: Mrs. Cynthia R. Barrett, M.Ed.Some people also call me: Mrs. Barrett, Aunt Cici, Momma B.
These are my family members: Billy, my husband. We married August 11, 1984. This August 11th is our 25th anniversary! Abbey is our oldest daughter, Mary Elise is our youngest daughter.
My pets are: Sasha, Hershey, and Oreo: our cats. Wallace and Grommit: our rabbits. Burt, the hermit crab.
I like to travel, cook, garden, photography, antiques.
I dislike cauliflower, rudeness, dishonesty, any items with apples on them!
I have a special friend whose name is Gigi; we've been besties for more than 40 years!
Things that I do well are rose gardening, writing, research.
I spend a lot of time making lessons meaningful.
This year I would like to learn about physics.
Things that get me really angry are lying, cheating, disrespect.
These are good and bad habits: Good-organized. Bad-too much coffee
The things that I would like to change in people are: road rage, dishonesty, meanness.
The proudest moments of my life: becoming a Christian, wife, Mother.
I will some day: go to Hawaii to see Kilauea and to Alaska to see the Aurora Borealis.
This is how I feel about school: Yippee!!!!
I sometimes wish there were no illnesses, mosquitoes, fleas, ticks.
I often learn best if: I can explore.
It is difficult for me to learn when it is very noisy.
If I had three wishes, they would be let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
The nicest thing I ever did was to forgive without being asked.
My favorite subjects are Earth Science, Geography, Math, Cartography.
The subjects I don't enjoy are few and far between.
When I grow up, I want to be a kid again!
If I could be an animal, I would be a goose; they help and care for one another.
My favorite way to spend a Saturday afternoon is in my gardens.
The most interesting place I have ever visited is Australia!
If I could be a famous person, I would be a vulcanologist.
My favorite...
Sport Hockey!! Go Preds!!
Invention pencil, camera
Color Blue, Green, Yellow
Movie Paint Your Wagon
Actress Judy Dench, Maggie Smith
TV show Are You Being Served?
Actor Lee Marvin
Book The Book of James in The New Testament
Food Crab legs, veggies, fresh corn and tomatoes, Baskin Robbins Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream, raisinettes, any kind of berry, and coffee with sugar-free hazelnut syrup and half & half.
I hope I always remember my Barrett's Bunch Class!
I am happiest when people are kind, truthful, and forgiving.
I am saddest when they aren't.
Stacey Foutch
I love teaching! This will be my first year at JAE, but my sixth year in Sumner County. I previously taught fourth grade at Lakeside Park Elementary. I have a masters degree in Elementary Education from Trevecca Nazarene University.
My children keep me very busy. I love spending time with my family. In my spare time I love to shop, read, swim, and hang out with family and friends.
Welcome to Fourth Grade!
Kaci Mexic
My name is Kaci Mexic. I am 26 years old. This will be my 5th year to teach at JAE.
I love to teach and love JAE. It is such a great school! I met my husband, Drew, in 2005 and we got married in July 2008. We have one "son," Vader, and one "daughter," Kajun.
We adopted Vader from a wonderful couple who found him as a stray and we adopted Kajun from Clover for Rover Animal Rescue in Gallatin. They
are our children! :)
Tidbits about me: I enjoy anything that uses technology. I have a weakness for Otis
Spunkmeyer muffins and Gigi's Cupcakes. My favorite color is pink. Big dogs are, by far, my favorite animals on the planet.
I received my Bachelor degree from Tennessee State University in May 2006.
My major was Interdisciplinary Studies and I am certified to teach K-8.
I am highly qualified to teach K-5.
Carrol Pitts
My name is Carrol Pitts and I am entering my 28th year of teaching; obviously I love it! I am married to Bob Pitts and between us we have 18 grandchildren ranging in age from 37 to 1 year old. I have one son, Todd Batson, who lives in Hendersonville with his wife Lauren and their two children. My husband has six children and most of them live in Ohio. We lived in Florida for 12 years but decided to return to Hendersonville area two years ago to be near our families again.
My experience in education is far reaching. I was a Special Area teacher, Physical Education, for eleven years at Indian Lake. In Florida I taught in the classroom at Galaxy Middle School for 12 teachers teaching all subjects in 6th grade and 7th and 8th grade Reading. I am a graduate of UT Martin and earned my Masters Degree at Memphis State (now the University of Memphis). I am endorsed in the state of Florida for Reading and have met the "highly qualified" national requirements for teaching. I have 30 hours above my Masters Degree and I am also certified to teach Kindergarten!
My husband and I love to travel and have been in all 50 states including several National Parks. In 2006 we journeyed to Norway, Sweden and Denmark. My family heritage is in Norway and it was a wonderful experience to see my family's roots. In the summer of 2010 we are traveled to Seattle, Washington and Portland Oregon. We visited the town of Astoria, Oregon where Lewis and Clark ended their expedition. During Fall Break we hope to visit the Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Museum Center in St. Charles Missouri. It was here Lewis and Clark launched their westward voyage of discovery at St. Charles in 1804.
My philosophy on teaching is to teach the "whole child" by meeting their needs according to their learning styles. Students will also learn to be responsible and think independently.
Welcome to the 4th grade!
Kathy Vinson
This is my 2nd year teaching at Jack Anderson, but it is my 15th year teaching in Sumner County. Previously I have taught at Lakeside Park and Howard Elementary. I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. I earned my Elementary Education degree from MTSTU, and I also have my master's degree. Recently, I have enrolled back at MTSU to continue my studies.
My children keep me very busy. They are both involved in Tae Kwon Do and play sports such as basketball and softball. During my free time I enjoy exercising, reading, shopping, photography, or just hanging out with my family.
If you notice any errors please email me at Kaci.Mexic@sumnerschools.org