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Steven Davis is in his 15th year of teaching, with 8 of those taking place at Isaac Dickson. He is from Shelby, North Carolina and a graduate of Elon University with an undergrad in Elementary Education and Appalachian State University with a Master's of School Administration. Steven received his National Board Certification in 2017 with Mrs. Smitka. Steven lives in East/West Asheville with two leopard geckos and a tarantula. He enjoys running, hiking, floating, gardening, cold brew and in general spending time outdoors.
Mairead Smitka has been teaching at Dickson for the last 15 years. Originally from Wisconsin, she graduated from UW - Stevens Point and earned her National Board Certification with Mr Davis in 2017. She has two boys; Grae, a second grader and Beck who is in preschool, a heinz 57 mutt named Liza Jane and husband named Bill. Over this very long stay at home they spent a ton of time in the woods, swimming and hiking. She is excited about this new year and can't wait to become a rock star virtual teacher!
Elizabeth Kane has been teaching for 8 years. This will be her third year teaching 2nd grade at Dickson. Originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan (but really all over), she received her undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies and Communications from Eckerd College, and a Dual Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Teachers College, Columbia University - she is certified in birth through 8th grade. She will be having her first baby this school year so will be on maternity leave until January. Gwendolyn Stokely, a seasoned teacher of over 35 years will be covering her classroom until her return. During her free time Elizabeth practices yoga, makes jewelry, hikes, gardens, and researches her next favorite craft / hobby. She is sorry to miss the beginning of the school year but looks forward to connecting with all of her students upon her return !
I’m Pat Bruder. I’m happy (and surprised) to say that my 22+ years of teaching have all been right here at Dickson. I grew up in New Jersey and came to this wonderful part of the world to attend Warren Wilson College. After some years of travel and multiple jobs, I went to UNCA to become a K-6 teacher. I live waaaay up in the NW corner of Buncombe County with my husband Dave, our lab Tracker, our cat Blake, and about a bazillion bees. Some of my favorite free time activities include reading, hiking, and gardening. I’m very much looking forward to learning lots with your children this year!
Hello I will be your Instructional Assistant in this class. i have been an assistant for 14 years and I love doing crafts.
Hello I will be your Instructional Assistant in this class. i have been an assistant for 14 years and I love doing crafts.
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I'm Gwendoyn Smith Stokley. I am an Asheville native. I attended college in Lexington, Mississippi and Mars Hill University. I've been an educator in the Asheville City Schools for 35 years. My husband and I have 3 adult children and 8 grandchildren. Often I'm asked the question, "Why are you still teaching"? My reply, "I have a God-given gift to love and teach children, and I love it"!
Hi! My name is Susanne Willis. This is my 2nd year with Isaac Dickson as 2nd Grade Instructional Assistant. I have 2 children, Zelia and Zane, in the second and third grade. I love being a part of the Dickson family as both parent and IA. I have a BS in Health Education from Appalachian State University and a Masters of Public Health from Georgia Southern University. I am from from Raleigh, NC, but my heart is in the mountains. I love spending time outside hiking, camping, bike riding, running, gardening, taking pictures, creating art...really, doing anything outside makes me happy!
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