Kindergarten
Teacher: Brooke Bridges
email: abbrdige@lexrich5.org
Teacher Assistant: Rachel Cervantes
email:
Brooke Bridges
Welcome to Kindergarten! I am Mrs. Bridges. It is my desire to nurture your child's curiosity for learning and maximize their growth socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
After teaching 2nd grade for 3 years, I made the move to first grade. I taught 3 years of first grade before making my final transition to kindergarten. Kindergarten is my home and passion, and I couldn't be more thrilled than to have your child! I am Early Childhood and Elementary Education certified. I have a masters degree in Divergent Learning, and am National Board Certified as an Early Childhood Specialist. I have my Reading Endorsement, which means I am trained to meet 'read to succeed' requirements, and have been Columbia Area Reading Council's Distinguished Teacher of Reading. I was 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year!
My husband Chad, is a soccer coach and teacher in district five, and we have three beautiful children. Brayden-my ball of energy, Brooklyn-my dancing princess, and Brynlee-our cheerleading loving baby girl. My mother was a kindergarten teacher for 36 years, and my little sister teaches third grade in Horry County. In our family, teaching is a passion, not a profession.
Thank you for the opportunity to teach your child! Enjoy the year and hold onto every accomplishment, it will be over in a blink!
Degrees and Certifications:
Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Divergent Learning Masters
Reading Endorsement
National Board Certification
Columbia Area Reading Council Distinguished Teacher of Reading
Awarded Superintendent Gold Medallion
WLTX Teacher of the Week
Teacher of the Year 2018
Teacher: Ashley Moore
email: anmoore@lexrich5.org
Hello! I'm very excited to be your child's teacher this year! I look forward to a great year full of learning and growing!
This is my 15th year teaching. I began my teaching career in Richland District 2, and then taught at Lake Murray Elementary School for eight years. I have loved being a Purple Martin for the past four years!
I was born and raised in Blythewood, SC. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Carolina and my Master's Degree in Divergent Learning from Columbia College.
I love spending time with family and friends. My husband and I have two daughters, Blakelyn and Lainey. I have four dogs, and I enjoy going to the lake, doing crafts, farming, fishing, shopping, exercising, and cheering on the GAMECOCKS!
I look forward to a wonderful year with you in Kindergarten!
Teacher Assistant: Nancy Dixon
email: nhdixon@lexrich5.org
Teacher: Kayla Garrett
email: ktgarrett@lexrich5.org
Teacher Assistant: Shandi Fisher
email: safisher@lexrich5.org
Kayla Garrett
Shandi Fisher
I am very happy to be apart of the Piney Woods family. I have an Associates in Applied Science with a major in Early Care and Education.
When I am not enjoying work, I like to spend time with my family, cook, sew, and read a good book.
I am excited to get to know your child!
Teacher: Liz Wertz Teacher website
email: lawertz@lexrich5.org
Teacher Assistant: Cathy Alcorn
email: calcorn@lexrich5.org
