Phone: (828) 884-2001
Email: ecourtine@tcsnc.org
B.A. Communications
Elementary Education
I moved to the Brevard area from Raleigh in 2018 with my husband and two sons.
Our family tragically lost our nine year old son, Jameson, soon after. Our younger son, Rhys, is now a 8th grader at Brevard Middle School. My husband, Dan, teaches 7th grade social studies there as well.
Outside of school I love to be outside gardening, hiking, backpacking, and kayaking in Pisgah Forest or Dupont.
Fall 2024 will be the start of my 12th year of teaching.
Being a kid isn't easy. Children are met with all kinds of challenges that I never had when I was young. I have very vivid memories of my childhood, including how shy and anxious I sometimes was about school. As a teacher, I try very hard to consider every need that a child has, not just their education. I care about their fears, excitement, and what is going in their own lives. Children need to feel safe, loved, and cared for in order to learn best. I believe that children also thrive on structure and routine. I set high expectations because I know that all children are capable of learning, and I give them the support they need to achieve their goals.
Mrs. Courtine’s Class Schedule 2024-25
8:00-8:20 Whole Class Morning Meeting: Read Aloud, Calendar, Show and Tell
8:20-9:40 CKLA SKills (Phonics and Grammar Instruction)
9:40-10:40 CKLA Knowledge (Reading Comprehension with Science and Social Studies)
10:40-11:15Reading Intervention and Enrichment
11:24-11:54 Lunch
12:05-12:35 Recess
12:35-1:05 Math Intervention and Enrichment
1:05-1:55 Connect
1:55-2:50 Math
2:50-3:30 Dismissal