Hello Brown School family!

My name is Alexandra (Ally) White and I cannot express enough how grateful I am to be joining your community as your new 10th grade ELA teacher and middle/high school Theatre teacher. I am a Louisville native and JCPS alum of Male High School c/o 2016. I received my Bachelors degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in English Language Arts in the spring of 2020 and immediately began working later that fall for Valley High School teaching 9th grade ELA until May of 2023. Last year, I had the opportunity to be the 9th grade ELA teacher at W.E.B. Dubois Academy. I had an impactful and culture enriching experience while working with the students and staff alike; however, I couldn’t pass the invitation to join the Brown family. 

This will be my 5th year teaching in JCPS and I am ecstatic about the possibilities here at Brown. I was a student teacher at the Brown School in the fall of 2019 with Neysa Jones. My time working with the students, my wonderful mentor, and the staff throughout the building left a lasting impression on me and I knew I would be back some day. 

When I am not in the classroom you can find me reading, crafting, singing, or hanging out with my cat. I cannot wait to start working with everyone and look forward to the journey ahead for the 24-25 school year!

Hello Brown Family! My name is Cheri Graf and I am one of the new Kindergarten teachers here at Brown. I am joining the staff with 23 years teaching experience in Jefferson and Oldham counties. While I have briefly taught grades 1 and 2, the majority of my experience has been in Kindergarten. I have taught at Eisenhower Elementary in the early 90s, Buckner Elementary in Oldham County after a break to raise my children, and Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary for the past 6 years..

I am a JCPS graduate with undergraduate teacher training from Western Kentucky University and a Master’s degree in reading from the University of Louisville. I received my National Board Certification in Early Literacy in 2017. 

My husband, Jeff, and I have raised 4 daughters together, Courtney, Nicole, Natalie, and Claire, and are almost empty nesters. In my spare time, I enjoy being with my family, reading, going to the lake, and anything related to Disney. I am so excited to be a part of the Brown School and can not wait to get to know all my new students and families!

Hello! My name is Hank Dotsey, and I am thrilled to join the Brown School staff as your seventh grade ELA teacher. Before teaching eighth grade ELA at Meyzeek Middle School, I graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Middle and Secondary Education (Go Cards!), where I learned of the importance of student voice and choice. 

During my time at UofL, I completed my student teaching at the Brown School, and I was immediately attracted to the sense of community, progression, and valued learning that informs the culture within this building. In my instruction, I strive to emphasize the relevance of students' learning, and I hope to not only foster the growth of my students' literacy, but to also bolster their sense of empathy, communication, and self-reflection both within and beyond the classroom.

In my free time, I enjoy playing and listening to music, exploring local restaurants, watching movies and TV shows, and, of course, reading and writing. I cannot wait to form meaningful connections with the students and faculty of the Brown community—let's make this a great year!​

Please let me know if you need anything else from me in the meantime! Thank you for everything!

Hi! I am Jennifer Kyser but you can call me Jenna! I am extremely excited to join the Brown School family as one of the new Kindergarten teachers. I recently finished my 28th year of teaching having spent the last 19 years at Carter. Most of my career has been spent in Kindergarten and ECE. I love teaching little people and I am looking forward to meeting this new bunch.

I am a product of JCPS having graduated from Male in 1990. I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Georgetown College, a fifth-year graduate certification in Special Education from UK, and Masters of Education in Special Education from U of L. 

When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family. My husband, Doug, and I will celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary in December and are the proud parents of four children. Our sons, Sam and David, have flown the nest and are both in careers involving children with special needs. Our daughters, Ava and Grace, are in their teens and keep us on our toes. I also love reading and doing crafty things.

I am excited and thankful to join the Brown School Family.

I’ve been building coalitions of students, teachers, and community partners since I began teaching in 2007.  I believe schools are a microcosm of society where we learn to work, grow, think, fail, succeed, and become who we are — together. I believe students learn and grow most when the material is relevant and meaningful to them, and that when we follow this kind of model in education, students are passionate about the work they’re engaged in and closer to defining their purpose. 

I graduated from Bellarmine in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts.  I completed three different graduate programs at the University of Louisville, earning my Education Specialist (Ed. S) degree in 2017.  I’ve been fortunate to win a few awards, some of them being the 2020 Kentucky High School Teacher of the Year and the 2021 Funds for the Arts Equity Award Winner. I teach Deeper Learning graduate classes at Spalding University, and I’m part of the PBL Works National Faculty.  I’ve coached multiple Aspen Challenge Teams, including the winning team in 2020. I’ve empowered students to present at High Tech High in San Diego, California, to legislators and business leaders from across the country in Washington D.C., and a plethora of stages in between from the Kentucky Center for the Arts, to Actors Theatre, to our state’s Capitol Building, to JusticeFest hosted by the Kentucky Derby Festival, and a wide array of communities where my students have moved the hearts and minds of audiences to stand to their feet and support their missions.  

I  am a co-founder of Justice Now: an intergenerational, intersectional, and interdisciplinary movement in JCPS whose mission is to empower students to be the change as they make Louisville their classroom and justice their curriculum.    

At Brown I will be working with students in Freshman English, AP Seminar, and our Journalism program.  And I can’t wait to co-create the shared space and journey of our classroom together.

Outside of work, I am often having adventures with my wife, our 2 daughters, and our dog.  

Greetings! My name is Megan Gullett, and I am thrilled to join the Brown Family as the new 7th Grade Math Teacher.

I am a Louisville native and a JCPS alum. I attended the University of Louisville, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and a Master of Arts in Teaching. Originally, I pursued a degree to teach high school math, but I found my fit at the middle school level. As a result, I extended my certification to teach math from 5th to 12th grade.

My teaching experience began in 2011 at Johnson Traditional Middle School. There, I had the opportunity to teach 6th to 8th-grade math, reading, life skills, and enrichment classes. I have also served in several teacher leadership positions. I am excited to bring my experience and passion for teaching to the Brown School!

I currently reside in Okolona with my husband, two sons, and three cats. I enjoy reading fiction and spending time outside with my family. My sons participate in soccer several times a week. When we aren't busy with school or soccer, we love to frequent parks, the zoo, and the science center.

Hello Brown Family, I am very optimistic about the coming school year, and I would love to share a bit about myself. I am a Louisville, Ky native. I am a University of Louisville Alum. I had the honor of briefly being a part of the 2002 football team. During the economic downturn (recession) I Began studies with Indiana University. While working as a quality supervisor in Jeffersonville, In I became interested in becoming an educator. I Started my career with JCPS  As a substitute teacher in 2015. I enjoyed the work so much that I completed Special Education certification and earned a Master of Arts in Teaching with the University of the Cumberland’s. In 2020 I provided special education services for State Agency Schools in various special education positions, Boys and Girls Haven, JRJDC, Peace Hospital, while serving JCPS I Also found time to complete a master’s thesis with Indiana University that focused on improving Urban communities. “Broken: Healing People, Injecting Social Infrastructure, and Rethinking Housing Design” (2023). 

I continued working with students and understanding the needs of my community, I decided to continue my education and completed my Education Specialist degree in 2024 and was inducted into Kappa Delta Pi Honor society the same year. I am currently a doctoral student with the University of the Cumberland’s and hope to complete my dissertation in 2025. 

I believe in listening, building relationships, and providing support for to anyone who Needs it. I believe that anyone can be successful in gaining the skills they need and can be successful. When I’m not studying, researching, or educating, I enjoy the arts, sports, travelling and spending time with my children. 

Hello Brown Families! 

My name is Sherri Harris and I am excited to join J. Graham Brown School as the middle school assistant principal. I’m a Louisville native with a Bachelor’s, Master’s and Educational Specialist degree from the University of Louisville. This will be my 18th year in education as a teacher, instructional coach, educational recovery specialist and my 5th year as a school administrator. Teaching is my passion and I love to help teachers find new ways to grow and get kids excited about learning. 

I am a mom of a wonderful 9 year old boy. Outside of school, you might find me relaxing by a pool and working on my summer tan. I enjoy reading horror novels, watching British comedies and playing video games in my free time. I can't wait to get to know each of you and I know this will be the best year yet!

Greetings! I am Stephen Hatton, and I am thrilled to be joining the Brown family as the strength and conditioning teacher. I am originally from Estill County, Kentucky and a Transylvania University graduate. I have spent the last 30 years in Indiana as a teacher, coach and administrator. 

My wife of 25 years, Emily, has served Indiana schools for 25 years as an ELA teacher, coach and administrator. 

We have two children. Lillian (23) is in her second year of medical school at Indiana University after playing Division 1 basketball at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Our son Langdon (21) is entering his senior year at Indiana University where he plays for the men's basketball team and is a business major. 

I enjoy playing golf, lifting weights and running in my free time. However, my passion is training and helping student/ athletes to be the best they can be. I can not wait to get started!