OUR SCHOOL
Our Mission
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Our mission is to provide a safe environment where everyone is valued, respected and belongs. All staff members, with parents and families, are fully committed to students’ academic achievement and growth. Students are empowered to meet current and future challenges through social awareness, civic responsibility, and personal growth through academic excellence and nurturing relationships.
~ Goal Getters in Attendance, Academics, Character, Community Service and Personal Best.
Our Vision
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Our vision is to forge strong, positive connections with students so they can achieve independence, build confidence, and gain academic knowledge.
~ Everybody belongs
Teachers and Support
- Kindergarten and Pre-K
- First Grade
- Second Grade
- Third Grade
- Fourth Grade
- Fifth Grade
- Related Arts
- Library
- ESL Teachers
- Special Education & Interventionists
- Mental, Emotional & Physical Health
- Educational Assistants
- Food Services
- Kids Club
Kindergarten and Pre-K
Mrs. Ashworth
All About. . .
Contact
Mrs. Ashworth: mailto:ashworthm@wcschools.com
Mrs. Stewart
All About. . .
Contact
Mrs. Stewart: mailto:stewartm@wcschools.com
Mrs. Greer
All About. . .
This is Mrs. Greer. She has been teaching for 13 years, and her focus has been Kinder-2nd grade. Even though she has just started here at EPE, she enjoys the friendly and welcoming atmosphere here. When she is not working she is usually spending time with her family or reading.
Some favorites include:
Scent: Vanilla Drink: Cherry Limeade Shopping: Amazon Snacks: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Contact
Mrs. Greer: greercyn100@wcschools.com
Mrs. Meredith
All About. . .
In her 24 years of teaching, Mrs. Meredith has taught, K, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. So when she says that the EPE staff is the best, she has a lot of experience to back it up. When she is not at school she enjoys camping, fishing, gardening, and generally being outdoors.
Her favorites include:
Team: UT (Go Big Orange!) Shopping: Amazon & Lowes Snacks: Pretzels & Peanut M&Ms
Drinks: Root beer float, Unsweet Tea and Starbucks
Contact
Mrs. Meredith: mailto:meredchr100@wcschools.com
Mrs. White
All About. . .
Contact
Mrs. White: mailto:whitekar100@wcschools.com
First Grade
Ms. Curee
All About. . .
Contact
Mrs. Curee: mailto:cavnaemi100@wcschools.com
Mrs. Quon
All About. . .
Mrs. Quon has been in education for 22 years. Not only has she been a classroom teacher but she has also been a principal, and an Assistant Principal. So when she says that she loves the community and positive atmosphere of EPE, she has the experience to know the importance of both of those things! When not at work she enjoys knitting, Traveling and church activities.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Lavender Team: Titans Shopping: Walmart & Amazon Snacks: Chips
Classroom Supply Wish List: Craft Supplies: (popsicle sticks, colored paper, etc) paper plates and cups
Contact
Mrs. Quon: mailto:quonmel100@wcschools.com
Mrs. Fraley
All About. . .
Contact
Mrs. Fraley: mailto:siscot@wcschools.com
Mrs. Glover
All About. . .
Contact
Mrs. Glover: mailto:glovecai100@wcschools.com
Second Grade
Mrs. Armstrong
All About. . . .
Mrs. Armstrong has been in education for 12 years. She has taught first and second grades, as well as being a reading interventionist. Her favorite thing about being here at EPE is the school pride that we all have! When she is not here she loves to travel.
Some of her other favorites include:
Scent: Lavender Shopping Target & Amazon Snacks: Pits Chips and Snicker Bites
Drinks: grape slushy & mochas Team: Memphis Tigers
Contact
Mrs. Armstrong: mailto:armstmeg100@wcschools.com
Mrs. J. Smith
All About. . .
Mrs. Smith has been in education for the last 9 years. She has been a classroom teacher for k-2nd grades, and been an interventionist, but is now back to the classroom. She loves that EPE is a place where everyone belongs, and sees it as her second family. When she is not at school, she can usually be found with her friends, family and 2 spoiled pups.
Her favorites include:
Snack: Chocolate-covered pretzels Drink: 1/2 unsweet tea 1/2 lemonade
Shopping: Amazon Classroom Supply Wish List: Copy paper - white and colored
Contact
Mrs. Smith: mailto:smithjul100@wcschools.com
Mrs. Logue
All About. . .
Mrs. Logue has been teaching second grade for two years, and we are lucky that both of those years have been here at EPE. Her favorite thing about being at Elzie Patton is that the whole staff is a great team, and she would know, since she is also a coach.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Japanese Cherry Blossom Shopping: Nike & Amazon Drinks: Coke or Dr. Pepper Snacks: Popcorn & Snickerdoodle cookies Team: UT Vols
Classroom supply Wish List: copy paper, sticky notes, composition books, Clorox Wipes
Contact
Mrs. Logue: mailto:logueche100@wcschools.com
Mrs. O'Brien
All About. . .
Mrs. O'Brien has been at teacher for the last three years. She has spent all of them here at EPE, and she has spent all of them in Second Grade, when it's right, it's right! When she is not here, she enjoys coffee dates with her husband and long walks with her new puppy, Penny.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Eucalyptus Teams: UT Vols & Chicago Cubs Shopping: Target & Amazon
Snacks: Sun Chips & Chocolate Pretzels Drinks: Water with Cranberry and lemon & Coffee
Classroom Supply Wish List: Copy Paper, tissues, Clorox Wipes & Expo Markers
Contact
Mrs. O'Brien: mailto:hardyeli100@wcschools.com
Third Grade
Mrs. Morrison
All About. . .
Mrs. Morrison has been a teacher for the last 22 years. She has focused her attention on second, third and fourth grades. Her favorite thing about EPE is the caring community we have! When she is not here, she enjoys hiking and being outdoors.
Other favorites include:
Scent: Maple, Caramel & Vanilla Team: Alabama Shopping: Hobby Lobby and Amazon
Drinks: Sweet Tea & Coke Zero Snacks: Cheese-Its & Oreos
Contact
Mrs. Morrison: mailto:morricat100@wcschools.com
Mr. Pendleton
All About. . .
Contact
Mr. Pendleton: mailto:pendlrob100@wcschools.com
Mrs. Randall
Mrs. Whittaker
All About. . .
Mrs. Whittaker has been a teacher for 25 years! She has blessed many different grade levels with her amazing skills, but has settled into third grade here at EPE. One of the the things she loves about Elzie is how the staff will go out of their way to support each other.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Lavender Team: Nashville Predators Shopping: Hobby Lobby & Amazon
Drinks: Iced Coffee & Unsweet Tea Snacks: Cheese-Its, Twizzlers & Dark Chocolate
Classroom Supply Wish List: Flair Pens, Copy Paper & Pen-tel EnerGel Pens
Contact
Mrs. Whittaker : mailto:whittmel100@wcschools.com
Fourth Grade
Mrs. Schmidt
All About
Mrs. Schmidt has been teaching for 11 years. She loves being here at EPE because she feels like it is a wonderful second family. Outside of school she enjoys going to concerts and football games, and raising her chickens.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Vanilla
Team: Titans Shopping: Target/Walmart Drinks: Any Coffee Snacks: Chips or Reese's
Classroom Wish List: Colored copy paper, colored pencils and composition notebooks
Contact
Mrs. Schmidt: schmireb100@wcschools.com
Mrs. Schroder
All About. . .
Mrs. Schroder has been a teacher for 11 years. While here at EPE she has taught 4th and 5th grade, but she has also taught 9-12 graders as well. When she is not at school she loves to hang out with friends and family, and an architect at heart, she enjoys building miniature models.
Favorites include:
Scent: Any Essential Oils Team: New Orleans Saints Shopping: Amazon Snacks: Pretzels
Drinks: Cherry Limeade & Caramel Latte
Contact
Mrs. Schroder: mailto:schromic100@wcschools.com
Mrs. Ware
All About. . .
Mrs. Ware has been teaching for 8 years and during that time has taught all subjects for 4th and 5th grades. In her last three years here at EPE, she has come to value the passion that the entire staff has for helping each child get what they need to be successful. When she is not at school is usually taking care of her many animals (goats, donkeys, ducks, chickens) and gardening (flowers, plants, and veggies)
Her favorites include:
Scent: Cinnamon & Vanilla Team: Oklahoma Sooner
Snacks: Popcorn & Chocolate Drinks: Diet Cherry Limeade & Coffee Shopping: Amazon
Contact
Mrs. Ware: mailto:waremar100@wcschools.com
Fifth Grade
Mrs. Cole
All About. . .
Mrs. Cole has been a Fifth grade teacher for 5 years. She has found her second home, here at EPE, where she loves the diversity and community that is so special to Elzie. When she is not a work she enjoys traveling, working out, and being outdoors.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Apples & Cinnamon and Tropical Scents Drinks: Strawberry Sprite & Caramel Coffee
Teams: Tennessee Preds Shopping: Amazon, TJ MAXX & Books-A-Million
Snacks: Cheese-its & Cupcakes
Contact
Mrs. Cole: mailto:coleash100@wcschools.com
Mrs. Lytle
All About. . .
Mrs. Lytle brings 19 years of experience to her 5th graders. He passion clearly centers around the older grades and 5th is the youngest she has taught. When she is not at school, she fills her time with reading a good book. . .maybe more than one at a time.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Citrus or Clean Team: Vanderbilt Snacks: All Chips Shopping: Amazon
Drinks: Cherry Limeade & Coffee with Sugar and Cream
Classroom Wish List: Copy Paper, Clorox Wipes, Kleenex and pencils.
Contact
Mrs. Lytle: mailto:lytleamy100@wcschools.com
Mrs. Mason
All About. . .
Mrs. Mason joined us last year as an emergency Pre-K teacher, but for the last 21 years of her teaching career, she has focused her time with 5th, 6th and 7th graders. Even though she has not been her long, she enjoys the strong friendships that she has build with our amazing EPE family. When she is not at school, she enjoys working out and being outdoors: hiking, fishing, swimming, etc.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Vanilla & Pumpkin Spice Team: Tennessee Titans Shopping: Amazon & Marshalls Snacks: Beef Jerky & Cashews
Contact
Mrs. Mason: mailto:masonkim100@wcschools.com
Mrs. Noel
All About. . .
Mrs. Noel has had so many teaching experiences in her 18 years in education. She has been a Special Education teacher, a Pre-K teacher, a third grade teacher, and now a 5th grade teacher. Her many years at EPE have given her a great perspective on the school. "EPE is more than just a school. It's a little family I have created within these walls that extend outwards into the community. I love all the encouraging staff, my fantastic students, their supportive families, & my amazing past families"
Her favorites include:
Scent: Lavender & Vanilla Shopping: Target and Amazon Team: FSU Seminoles
Snack: Pringles & Anything with Peanut Butter! Drinks: Diet Cherry Limeade & Unsweet Tea
Contact
Mrs. Noel: mailto:noeljer100@wcschools.com
Related Arts
Dr. Bowen
All About. . .
Dr. Bowen brings 41 years of teaching experience to Elzie Patton! He has taught music to ALL grades from pre-K to 12th. There is no one at EPE with as much experience as he. Not only does he work a full day, he also volunteers his time to have an afterschool chorus and musical theater program. When he is not at school, he enjoys spending time with his family.
His favorites include:
Shopping: Lowes & Amazon Drinks: Diet Coke & Black Coffee
Snacks: Nuts with Sea Salt & Snickers
Contact
Dr. Bowen: mailto:bowenrob100@wcschools.com
Mrs. Cortner
All About. . .
Contact
Mrs. Cortner: mailto:cortnrac100@wcschools.com
Coach Lemay
All About. . .
Coach Lemay has been the PE teacher at Elzie for the last three years. He loves this community and all the relationships that have been formed. When he is not here he is usually coaching, doing, or watching sports.
His favorites include:
Teams: Tennessee and Chicago Bears
Shopping: Amazon and Academy Sports Drinks: Arnold Palmer & Black Rifle Coffee
Snacks: Mountain Trail Mix & Chocolate Covered Blueberries
Contact
Coach Lemay: mailto:lemayjos100@wcschools.com
Mrs. Vallis
All About. . .
Mrs. Vallis has been a teacher for the last 23 years. During her career, she has taught all subjects to 4th, 5th and 6th grade. This year she has made the change to being the computer teacher and loves the challenge. When she is not at school, she is traveling around with her daughter's Roller Derby Team and walking her dogs.
Some of her favorites include:
Scent: Cinnamon Apple and Vanilla Shopping: Amazon & Target Snacks: Anything salty (not spicy) and anything dark chocolate Drinks: Cherry Limeade & Coke Zero
Contact
Mrs. Vallis: http://vallihei100wcschools.com
Library
Mrs. Laster
All About. . . .
Mrs. Laster has worn many hats over her 21 year long career in education. She has been a second and third grade classroom teacher, but then found her home and passion as a librarian. Her favorite thing about EPE is her connections with the kids and the fact that the staff is like a second family. When she is not here she loves being outside! Exploring nature with her family is her favorite thing to do.
Other favorites include:
Scent: Vanilla & Pumpkin Spice Team: Nashville Soccer Club Snacks: Nuts and Chocolate
Drinks: Cherry Limeade, Sweet Tea and ALL Coffee Shopping: TJ Maxx and Trader Joes
Contact
Mrs. Laster: mailto:lasterc@wcschools.com
Mrs. Sobotta
All About
Mrs. Sobotta is a staple here at EPE as the Library Assistant. She has been helping the library run smoothly for the last 5 years, and we couldn't get along without her. When she is not here she enjoys traveling and sightseeing.
Her favorites include:
Shopping: TJ MAXX & Home Goods Snacks: Doritos & M&Ms Drink: Milkshakes
ESL Teachers
Mrs. Speck
All About. . .
Mrs. Speck is one of our amazing ESL teachers. She spent quite a few years in the classroom teaching 2nd and 3rd grade and then she found her passion for ESL learners. All told, she has been in education for over 13 years. When she is not at school she enjoys spending time with your friends and family, shopping, cooking and swimming.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Clean Drink: Cherry Sprite Snacks: Chocolate and Popcorn
Shopping: Target & Amazon
Contact
Mrs. Speck: mailto:speckbla100@wcschools.com
Mrs. Gladson
All About. . .
Mrs. Gladson has been an ESL teacher for 16 years, and even though she is new to EPE this year, sha has already discovered that our staff, students and families are the best. When she is not at school she enjoys visiting National Parks.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Eucalyptus Mint Team: UT Vols Shopping: Amazon
Snack: Kettle Chips & Chocolate Drinks: Strawberry Sprite & Sweet Cream Cold Brew
Contact
Mrs. Gladson: mailto:gladsash100@wcschools.com
Special Education & Interventionists
Mrs. Potier
All About. . .
Mrs. Potier has been teaching for 30 years. In her long career as an educator, she has worked with all elementary grades and has settled into her very important role as k-5 special education teacher here at EPE. When she is not at work she enjoys spending time with your friends and family and shopping with her nieces.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Vanilla Team: Titans Shopping: Belk & Amazon Drinks: Strawberry Slush & Mt. Dew
Snacks: Funnyuns &Twix Classroom Supply Wish List: Copy Paper, Clorox Wipes, Cardstock
Contact
Mrs. Potier: mailto:potierj@wcschools.com
Mrs. Johnson
All About. . .
Mrs. Johnson has been teaching for 6 years in the Special Education field. She really appreciates her teammates and staff here at EPE, and loves how they support and encourage each other. When she is not at school she loves to spend time with friends and family.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Citrus/Clean Shopping: Target & Amazon Team: Nashville SC
Drinks: Diet Coke & Caramel Iced Coffee Snacks: Goldfish & Oreos
Mrs. Devvin
Mrs. Hannah
All About. . .
Mrs. Hannah has been teaching for 3 years here at Elzie Patton. She bring a patience and passion to her position of CDC teacher that is inspiring to watch and humbling to be a part of. She loves that EPE is a place where all voices are valued and respected. When she is not at work she enjoys spending time with her family and watching true crime.
Some of her Favorites are:
Scent: lavender and fruity Snacks: Barbeque Fritos & Oreos
Drinks: Dr. Pepper or flavored sparkling water Shopping place: Target, book stores, or Amazon
Contact
Mrs. Davis
All About. . .
Mrs. Davis is our SEEK teacher, and splits her time between EPE and another school. However, we are clearly her favorite as she mentioned that everyone here is always happy and so friendly. She has been in a school setting for 28 years, teaching most elementary grade levels before finding her home with the SEEK program.
Her favorites include:
Snacks: Twix, M & M's, Popcorn Scent: Vanilla, Bergamot, Citrus Shopping: Amazon& TJ Maxx
Sports Team: Alabama, Titans, Preds Drinks: Diet Coke, caramel coffee, Nova Teas
Contact
Mrs. Davis: mailto:daviskw@wcschools.com
Mrs. Freedman
All About. . .
Mrs. Freedman is our Title 1 Instructional Coach. However, in her 17 year long career, she has taught multiple grade levels and worked as an interventionist. Her favorite thing about EPE is that the staff supports each other, as well as the students, and celebrates each other's successes. When she is not at work she can usually be found on the sidelines of a soccer field supporting and cheering on her son.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Tropical Team: UT Shopping: Shein & Target Snacks: All chips & Candy Corn
Drinks: Coke Zero with Cherry & Tea
Contact
Mrs. Freedman: mailto:freedamb100@wcschools.com
Mrs. Seidl
All About. . . .
In her 20 year long career, Mrs. Seidl has taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th ELA, she has been an instructional coach, literacy specialist, and now she has found a home as an interventionist. So, she brings a lot of wonderful experience with her to EPE. When she is not here, she enjoys reading or spending time on the water with her husband and son.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Fresh & Clean Shopping: Home Goods & Amazon Drinks: Grape Slushie & Coffee
Snacks: Snyder's Pretzels & Oreos
Mrs. Velleca
All About. . .
Before she joined us, Mrs. Valleca taught 7th and 8th grade ELA, however she has found her home in K-5 Intervention. The thing she loves the most about Elzie is the support and sense of community that is shown in everything we do. When she is not at work, she enjoys being with her family and trying new things; having new adventures.
Mrs. Gaines
All About
Mrs. Gaines has spent the last 17 years as a teacher. She has taught first, third, and fourth grade. This year, however, she is branching out into the world of intervention and seeing education from a whole different angle. During the work day, she values how EPE is such a tight family and community, and when at home, she values spending time with her own family, and loves going to sporting events.
Mrs. Collard
All About. . .
Even though Mrs. Collard is new to EPE this year, she has been a teacher for 18 years. All of her teaching experience has been with Special Education students, and she is putting all that expertise to work this year in our CIP program. When she is not here at school she enjoys work of another kind: decorating homes for living and the holidays. She also enjoys gardening and spending time with friends and family.
Some favorites include:
Scent: Vanilla Shopping: Target & Hobby Lobby Sweets: Brownies (No Nuts)& 100 Grand
Teams: Indiana or Butler University Classroom Supply Wish List: pencils, crayons, markers
Contact
Mrs. Collard: mailto:bsumner13@aol.com
Mental, Emotional & Physical Health
School Counselor - Mrs. Morrison
All About. . .
Mrs. Morrison is in charge of guiding students to find their best emotional well-being each day. She has been in education for 18 years as a classroom teacher, interventionist and now school counselor. We know that our students are in good hands.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Fresh Linen Shopping: Amazon
Drinks: Limeades & Tea Snacks: Popcorn & Chocolate
Contact
School Psychologist - Mrs. Claflin
All About. . .
Mrs. Claflin is our School Psychologist. Her days are filled with testing and meetings, but she gets time to leave her office every once in a while and enjoy the EPE community.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Lavender & Vanilla Shopping: Target & Amazon Drinks: coke or Iced Vanilla Latte with Almond milk Snack: Anything chocolate and Dot's Pretzels
Speech Therapist
Physical Therapist
Educational Assistants
Mrs. Dena
Mrs. Norma
Mrs. Rango
All About. . .
Mrs. Rango has been working with children for the last 21 years, and now brings all that experience here to EPE. The Intervention Team is grateful to have her as an Education Assistant throughout the day. When she is not at work she enjoys crafting, gardening and yoga.
Some of her favorites include:
Scent: Fall & Coffee Shopping: TJMAXX & HomeGoods Drink: Coffee
Team: Yankees Baseball Snacks: Nuts, Pretzels, any chocolate
Mrs. Nicole
All About. . .
Mrs. Nicole is a staple here at Elzie Patton, having been an Educational Assistant here for the last 12 years! The commitment that she has to EPE is all due to the kids. She loves their smiles, hugs and joy at learning something new. When she is not with her EPE family, she enjoys reading at coffee shops, cuddling with her dog, and traveling with her family.
Some of her favorites include:
Team: NY Yankees Snacks: pretzels & any Chocolate Drinks: Cherry Limeade & Starbucks Shopping: Amazon or Target Scent: Vanilla & Coconut
Mrs. Sara
Mrs. Johnston
Mrs. Cantrell
Mrs. Michelle
Mrs. Suzie
Mrs. Rebecca
Mr. Sharpe
Mrs. Machett
All About. . .
Mrs. Machett is one of our wonderful EA's. She brings all 22 years of her experience working with grades K-12 here to EPE. One of the reasons that she chose to work here is because everyone is so nice, and has really made her feel welcome. When she is not at work she loves to spend time with her family, especially her granddaughter.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Cinnamon Teams: Arkansas Razorbacks & Green Bay Packers
Drinks: Dr. Pepper Zero & Iced Mochas Snacks: Munchos chips & Nutty Buddy
Shopping: Hobby Lobby & Amazon
Food Services
Mrs. Susie
All About. . .
Mrs. Susie wears a couple of hats here at EPE. Not only does she work in the School Cafe, she also works with Mrs. Shana at Kids Club. When she is not at school she enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering at her church.
Some favorites include:
Scent: Anything Fall Shopping: Amazon & Target
Drinks: Diet Cherry Limeade & Coffee Snacks: Hot & Spicy Pork Rinds
Mrs. Eman
All About. . .
Mrs. Eman has been in food service for 2 years. She really enjoys her time here at EPE because her co-workers and the students make her day wonderful. When she is not here she loves to spend quality time with her family.
Her favorites include:
Drinks: Cola & Coffee Shopping: Amazon & Target
Snacks: All of them!
Mrs. Shannon
All About. . .
Mrs. Shannon has been in food service for two years. She loves that she now works in the same town that she lives in so that she can say, "Hi" to the students and staff when she sees them around.
Some of her favorites include:
Scent: Vanilla Shopping: Starbucks & Target Snack: Snickers
Drinks: Vanilla Sweet Cream coffee
Mrs. Brooke
All About. . .
Mrs. Brooke has been in food service for the last two years. When she is not here she can usually be found Hanging out with her grandbabies, or working in the yard with her chickens.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Vanilla Team: Tennessee Vols Shopping: Target & Walmart Snacks: Chips & Chocolate Drink: Columbian Coffee
Kids Club
Mrs. Shana
All About. . .
Mrs. Shana has been in Early Childhood Education for the last 13 years. She currently runs the before and afterschool program here at EPE. She loves the connection she gets to make with the students and how they treat her like a VIP. When at home she loves spending time with friends and family, usually doing crafts, or watching Marvel movies.
Her favorites include:
Scent: Lavender Team: Preds/Braves/Titans Shopping: Walmart & Amazon
Drink: Diet Dr. Pepper Snacks: Dill Pickle Chips & Reese's Pieces
Contact
Shana Watson: mailto:watsosha100@wcschools.com