Hello! My name is Karissa Grooms. I was born in Asheville, NC. I just moved to Charlotte last summer. This school year will be my fourth year teaching fourth grade and second year teaching at Dilworth. I formally taught at Oakley Elementary. I come from a long line of educators including my mother, sister, uncles and aunts. I graduated from Chowan University in which I played Division 2 soccer and received my Bachelors Degree in Psychology. In my spare time you can catch me outside hiking or fishing, reading, and spending time with my fur baby Tucker. I am super excited to be your child's teacher for the 2025- 2026 school year!