Kari Nguyen
I am fortunate because I have known since the 1st grade that I wanted to be a teacher. As such, I feel that have spent my whole life preparing for this career! I love teaching children, and I especially love facilitating their curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. They are our future and I am passionate about ensuring they are as well equipped as possible to thrive in this global world! I am certified to teach PreK-5th grades and Gifted Education. I attended the University of West Georgia where I earned my Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. I also have a Master’s Degree in Elementary Mathematics. My husband and I are high school sweethearts and have been together for 14 years. We do not have any children, but we have a sweet little 4 pound Chihuhua named Peanut. He is our fur-baby. In my spare time, I enjoy working out, stretching, and spending time with my family. |
Jill Whiten
When I was in first grade, my teacher pushed me to grow as a reader and let me “lead” some of my friends in a reading group. The seed that she planted with that small task grew into a desire to make teaching my life. When students have an “ah-ha!” moment, that moment when everything I have been teaching, showing, modeling and everything they have been hearing and doing suddenly collide, and it all makes sense…that’s such a thrill for me! I am certified to teach PreK-5th grades and Gifted Education. I have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of West Georgia. I have done additional coursework in instructional technology, physics, forensics, and criminology. Plus, I am a certified personal trainer. I love learning about everything! I have two children, Ansley and Oliver. Ansley just graduated from Mercer University and will be living in the Dominican Republic this year teaching English. Oliver, also a recent graduate, will be a freshman at Young Harris College. Since I find myself with more spare time now that I am an “empty nester,” I have more time to devote to my hobbies: working out, hiking, canoeing, and swimming. |