Hello everyone! I'm Mrs. Darin and this is my 9th year of teaching. Simpsonville is the BEST school ever and I can't imagine teaching anywhere else. I can't wait to have fun, get creative, and learn all sorts of new things alongside you!

Education

*Redbird Mission School (class of 2005)

*University of Louisville (Early Childhood and K-5)

*University of the Cumberlands (Masters in Literacy)

Background

*grew up in Harlan, Ky.

*forever 29 years old

*mother of two wild boys

*wife of a Louisville fireman

*loves anything outdoors, reading, playing games

I'm Mrs. Lipps! This is my 16th year of teaching, all at Simpsonville Elementary. I've been a Bobcat since 1988, when I started 1st grade at Simp! Together as a school family we will work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen in our classroom.

Education:

• Shelby Co. High School (Class of 2000)

• University of Louisville

  • Bachelors of Psychology

  • Masters of Education

  • Rank One in Literacy

Hi Friends, I'm Lisle Hardesty! This is my 14th year of teaching here at Simpsonville Elementary. I LOVE being a Bobcat! I am so excited about the upcoming school year and the opportunities we will have to work together as a school family to support each other.

Education:

• Shelby County born and raised (Class of 2002)

• Degree in Elementary Education K-5/Learning and Behavior Disorders P-12

• Masters in Literacy from WKU

I'm Mrs. Falkenstine! This will be my 17th year of teaching and my 11th year at Simpsonville Elementary! I am so excited to embark on my new adventure as a 2nd/3rd grade @Home teacher! Don't worry if you are feeling a little nervous about learning in a new format because I am a little nervous switching from the library to the classroom, too! I am just channeling that nervousness into excitement for what I think will be an exciting and innovative school year!

Education:

• Assumption High School (Class of 1998)

I attended the University of Kentucky for College, and I loved it so much that I went for 8 straight years and completed three degrees. I have always loved learning, so it's fitting for me to be a teacher and a librarian!

• Bachelor of Science in Special Education (P-12)

• Master of Science in Special Education (P-12)

• Master of Science/Rank I in Library & Information Science with a School Media Certification (P-12)