PK Lead Teacher

Welcome to Pre-K at GTE! I am Deborah Timani and I have been teaching for 20 years! This is my 14th year teaching GA Pre-K, and my 10th year at GTE! I have 3 children/young adults! My husband is retired from the military. I enjoy going to the mountains, tending to my flowers, and going to the beach. I am so excited to meet your child and I am looking forward to an awesome year in Pre-K! I can't wait to see your child blossom! I enjoy watching children become eager learners as they develop a love for learning!

PK Paraprofessional

Hey! My name is Ashley Combs, and I am the Pre-K paraprofessional for Mrs. Timani's classroom. This will be my 10th year at Grovetown Elementary!

I have an 13 year old daughter, three older bonus kids, and a 7-year-old granddaughter. I love spending time with my family, going to the beach, mountains, and Disney! I also love taking naps whenever I can!

I am looking forward to working with your child and watching them grow this school year!

PK Special Education Teacher

Hello! My name is Mrs. Candace Dunaway. I am a veteran teacher with 27 years experience. I have taught K-5 and am excited to add Pre-K to my teaching career this year! I attended Augusta State University where I received my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I later went to Troy State University and received my Masters Degree in Instructional Technology.

I have been married for 21 years. My husband and I love to cruise. I am a mom to a teenage daughter, Emma. She graduated from RCTCM. She is currently working and is planning on going to college to be a nurse. I am also a Frenchie/Weenie dog mom and a cat mom. My family and pets are my life outside of education. In my spare time, in the fall, you will find me rooting for the Georgia Bulldogs!

PK SPED Paraprofessional

Hi! My name is Kaitlin Reynolds, and I am so excited to join the team as a Special Education Pre-K Paraprofessional this year! This is my very first school year here in Georgia, and I couldn't be happier to start this new journey with your children.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Community Youth Development and am currently pursuing my Master’s degree to become a certified teacher in Georgia. Before moving here, I was a preschool teacher and worked in a 2nd-grade Autism classroom in New York while starting my graduate studies. I am originally from Rochester, NY, so I am definitely used to a LOT of snow!

At home, my fiancé and I have two wonderful dogs named Athena and Juno. Athena is a loving lab mix, and Juno is a Dalmatian—just like the ones in Disney’s 101 Dalmatians! Speaking of Disney, I LOVE Disney. I also enjoy exploring new places and eating sushi.

I am beyond excited for this school year. I look forward to partnering with you to help our little learners thrive, grow, and reach new milestones every day—and I can't wait for all the wonderful things they will teach me along the way!

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