Spotlight

Dawn Batts, Principal, Chestnut Grove Elementary School shares her love of books.

"My passion began with my students as a classroom teacher, driven by their growth and success. Now, as Principal, my "why" includes our students, staff, and the community. I’m proud and excited to be part of CGES."

- Dawn Batts, Principal

Welcome Carson Scott to the Chestnut Grove family. Carson will teach 3rd grade.

"I plan to create an engaging learning environment for my students. I want to connect with my students by getting to know them on a personal level. My classroom will be positive and welcoming."

- Carson Scott, 3rd Grade Teacher

Welcome Briana Caudle. She will be part of AIM at CGES.

"My main goals are to create a welcoming environment that will contribute to the growth of each student."

- Briana Caudle, AIM

Welcome Kim White to the Chestnut Grove family. She is part of the AIM program

"My favorite way to engage and connect is to make it fun. I love finding ways to put a purpose to learning and finding real world applications for the material."

- Kim White, AIM

Rodreeka Watkins, 4th Grade Math Teacher

"I like to be create an open and engaging classroom by learning my students and having them build a relationship with their peers and myself, as a teacher."

- Rodreeka Watkins, 4th Grade Math Teacher

Hannah Mann, 2nd Grade Teacher

"I have always known I wanted to go into a field of helping people/making a difference in the community and in the lives of children."

- Hannah Mann, 2nd Grade Teacher

Alyssa Borden, Kidnergarten Teacher

"I believe that making sure the students know that I am there to support them and help them grow no matter what they are going through."

- Alyssa Borden, Kindergarten Teacher