Teachers
About Mrs. Callaway
Hi! My name is Amy Callaway. I am entering my 6th year of teaching here at Riverdale. I’m looking forward to meeting all my new 4th graders!
I am married and have two children, Corinne and Jack. We also have two dogs and two cats.
Mrs. Callaway's Favorites
Food: Mexican, salads, Hueys, Chick-fil-a, Sakura, and McAlister's
Snacks/Yummies: Starbucks coffee, popcorn, Gibson's doughnuts, and Peanut M&Ms,
Color: Blue
Stores: Amazon, Hobby Lobby, and Target
Places: The beach, anywhere outdoors
Sports: College football and basketball seasons
Teams: Memphis Tigers and Memphis Grizzlies
Hobbies: Exercising, hiking, and spending time with my family
Mrs. Callaway's Wish List
About Ms. Coppedge
Hello, fabulous Fourth graders and parents! Let's make LEARNING FUN!
My name is Neylé Coppedge, and I am the ESE (Exceptional Student Educator), for fourth and fifth grade!
This is my sixth year to teach at Riverdale, as well as my twenty-first year to be in education. Mississippi State and The University of Memphis are my alma maters.
I have had the pleasure during my career to teach K-8th graders. This includes multiple states and Europe.
Outside of school, you can find me with my four-legged fur baby named Greta, as well as traveling the world!
Ms. Coppedge's Favorites
Ms. Coppedge's Wish List
About Mrs. Dees
My name is Kelly Dees. I graduated from Germantown High School. I attended and graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor's degree in elementary education. I am married with two children. We have a dog, chickens, and ducks.This is my 13th year at Riverdale and my 23rd year to teach. I am blessed work with such an amazing team!
Mrs. Dees' Favorites
ame: Kelly Dees
Birthday: February 10th
College: University of Memphis
Major: elementary education
Favorite Colors: ocean blue, teal, coral
Favorite Foods: Mexican, Chocolate (Reese's Peanut Butter Cups)
Favorite Restaurants: Las Delicias, Huey's, Chick Fil A,
Favorite Places to Shop: Amazon, Hobby Lobby, Wal-Mart
Hobbies: reading, gardening, kayaking, crafting, watching Netflix
Mrs. Dees' Wish List
Smelly markers
Laminating pouches
Color flair pens
Bright copy paper
White copy paper
Bright color card stock paper
White card stock paper
About Mrs. Evans
Hi! I'm Gena Evans. This is my fifth year at Riverdale, but my 31st year in teaching. I have a Bachelor's degree in Education for Hearing-Impaired from Mississippi College and a Master's degree in Special Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. My husband and I have a daughter, a son, and a German Shepherd.
Mrs. Evans' Favorites
Food: Mexican and Asian
Snacks/Yummies: Sonic unsweet tea with blackberry, anything with peanut butter
Colors: greens, blues, purples
Stores/Shopping: Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Target
Places: Anywhere with lots of trees, Narnia, Hogwarts, and Middle Earth
Sports: Baseball - especially kid baseball (recovering baseball mom)
Teams: Ole Miss
Hobbies: reading, crafting, back porch sitting
Pets: The Pointy-eared Gang - Queen Harley and my granddog, Mr. Stark
Mrs. Evans' Wish List
About Ms. McInnis
Hello! My name is Ms. McInnis & I am so excited to spend my year with your child!! I graduated from the University of Memphis (Go Tigers!) with a B.S.Ed in both General Education and Special Education. I have a wonderful dog named Miles McInnis and a family I love spending time with. I have been teaching at Riverdale since 2014. I am honored to work with such a wonderful group of educators and children. I am also very excited about the many adventures to come! Please feel free to contact me if you need anything!
Ms. McInnis' Favorites
Food: Mexican, salads, Hueys, Chick-fil-a, Chinese, Japanese
Snacks/Yummies: Starbucks coffee (skinny vanilla latte - iced or hot OR nonfat, no whip caramel frappuccino), lemonade, pretzels, popcorn, Reeses, and Peanut M&Ms
Color: Green, but any bright color makes me happy
Stores: Amazon, Hobby Lobby, and Walmart
Places: The beach, the lake, anywhere outdoors
Sports: College football and basketball seasons
Teams: Memphis Tigers and Memphis Grizzlies
Hobbies: Crafting, reading, and playing with my dog Miles
Ms. McInnis' Wish List
Individually wrapped bubble gum & candy (for class treats)
Lysol spray
Clorox wipes
Copy paper (colored or white)
Colored card stock
Colored pens
Colored sharpies
Dry erase markers
Paper towels
About Miss Namba
Hi! My name is Mio Namba, and I am so excited to be working with your child this year! I was born and raised in Germantown, and I am so lucky to teach in the community that taught me. I graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education: K-6 and Special Education modified. This will be my seventh year teaching at Riverdale, and my third year teaching 4th grade! I previously taught 3rd grade. I'm looking forward to a wonderful year!
Fun Facts: I student taught in 3rd grade at Riverdale! I am also the sponsor for Houston High School's Varsity Pom Team.
Miss Namba's Favorites
Birthday: October 1st
Favorite Sports Team: Memphis Grizzlies #GNG and Memphis Tigers #GTG
Favorite Color: turquoise / all the pretty blues
Favorite Restaurants: Chick-fil-a, Sonic, Hueys, Swankys, Cheffies, Sekisui, Mexican
Favorite Snacks: any flamin' hot chips, smartfood flamin' hot popcorn, sour candy, nerd clusters
Favorite Drink: Dunkin caramel iced coffee, Starbucks iced coffee (anything caramel or vanilla), Sonic ocean water
Favorite Stores: Target, Amazon, TJ Maxx
Hobbies: kickboxing, calligraphy, doing puzzles, traveling, spending time with friends and family
Miss Namba's Wish List
Individually wrapped candy (for class treats)
Skittles (for candy dispenser)
Colored copy paper
Construction paper
Cardstock (white or colored)
Dry erase markers
About Mrs. Rader
Hi! My name is Megan Rader, and this will be my first year teaching at Riverdale. My husband and I moved to Tennessee from North Carolina this past summer with my. I was born in Pennsylvania, and moved to Hilton Head, South Carolina with my family when I was 15. I attended he University of South Carolina where I graduated with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. This will be my fifth year teaching, and my fifth year in fourth grade. I am super excited to be teaching ELA and can't wait to help your child grow in reading and writing this year.
Mrs. Rader's Favorites
Birthday: July 1st
Favorite Sports Team: SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS, BENGALS
favorite color: Green
snacks/yummies: Doritos, sour candy, Starbucks iced chai latte, iced coffee
favorite restaurants: hueys, CHICK FIL A
favorite drink: Iced Coffee, CHAI TEA LATTE
favorite stores: Target, madewell
hobbies: reading, traveling
Mrs. Rader's Wish List
Colored copy paper
Individually wrapped candy or gum (for class treats)
Card stock
Expo Markers
About Mrs. York
My name is Beth York. I will be your child's 4th grade math and science teacher this year. I am very excited to be working with your student! My philosophy of education is that every child can be successful and achieve to their highest potential. Elementary school should be a fun place to learn. Let's make this the best year yet!
Education -
Bachelor of the Arts - Communication Studies - University of Memphis
Master of the Arts in Teaching (MAT) - University of Memphis
Mrs. York's Favorites
Food: Chic-fil-A, Mexican
Snacks/Yummies: Starbucks coffee (ice-caramel macchiato), pretzels, caramel, and popcorn
Colors: Earth tones (white, light gray)
Stores: Target, Amazon, Knowledge Tree
Places: The mountains, the beach, Kentucky Lake
Sports: Basketball, Football
Teams: Memphis Tigers and Memphis Grizzlies
Hobbies: Reading, Walking
Mrs. York's Wish List
Tootsie Pops
pre-wrapped candy /candy bags
stickers
copy paper
lilac copy paper
stylus/mesh tip
Expo markers
Sharpie pens
3 hole punch
card stock
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