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Courtney Kisner

Hello! My name is Mrs. Kisner. I have a degree from Mars Hill University. I moved to Morganton in 2017 and live here with my husband to two children. I am very excited to be teaching First Grade this year at NDS. In my free time I love to sing, make music, and spend time with my family.  

Emily Davis

Hello! My name is Mrs. Davis. I graduated from Western Carolina University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education. I reside in Morganton with my husband and our two fur-babies, Jesco and Otis. 

In my free time I enjoy traveling to theme parks, playing competitive card games, and going to the movies. 

It's going to be a fantastic year in 1st grade! :) 

Kaitlin Kurth

Hi! My name is Mrs. Kurth.  I graduated from Reinhardt College in Waleksa, Ga in 2009 with a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. My family of 5 have lived all over the states and even abroad for a few years. 

Together we love to watch movies, bake cookies, go for walk with our 2 dogs, and spend time as a family. 

I look forward to spending time with your first grade kiddos and getting to know all of them!

Julia Norman

My name is Mrs. Norman. I graduated from Western Carolina University in 2005 with a Bachelor's in Elementary. I completed my Masters in Elementary Education Curriculum and Instruction and Literacy at WCU last year.  I love teaching and being a part of the NDS family. My husband and I have been married 22 years. We have two children. We love spending family time together, traveling, playing games, hiking, and kayaking. 

1st Grade Classroom PPT 2025-2026

What to Expect in 1st Grade

What Every Rising NDS First Grader Needs to Know.docx

What Every Rising 1st Grader Needs to Know

What we will learn this year!

  • Fables and Stories

  • The Human Body

  • Different Lands; Similar Stories

  • Early World Civilizations (Egypt, Mesopotamia, World Religions)

  • Early American Civilizations (Hunters/Nomads, Maya, Aztec, Inca)

  • Modern Mexico (Geography & Culture)

  • Matter (Solids, Liquids, Gases)

  • Astronomy (Introduction to Solar System)

  • The History of the Earth (Geographical Features, Earth's Surface, Inside the Earth)

  • Animals and Habitats 

  • Fairy Tales

  • A New Nation: American Independence (From Colonies to Independence: The American Revolution)

  • Frontier Explorers Early Exploration and Settlement 

  • Introduction to Electricity

Our Expectations

  • Always do your best!

  • Have an attitude of learning!

  • Be safe, respectful, and kind.

field trips.pdf

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