NAME:
Susan Thames
SCHOOL:
Rogersville City School
CLASS:
Second Grade
SCHOOL PHONE:
(423)272-7651
I, Susan Thames, am the daughter of Rev. Bill and Marie Carroll. I was born
in Morristown and raised in the big city of Bean Station, Tennessee.
Because both of my parents worked in Morristown (my father in the school
business), I went to Morristown City Schools for an early education. As a
cheerleader and member of many groups in High School, I learned that being
an active participant in school makes learning all the more enjoyable. I
graduated from Morristown West High School in 1980.
I am married to Chuck Thames and have one daughter, Emily, a
Senior at Tn. Tech. University and two step-daughters, Tia, a Special Ed.
teacher at RCS, and Tori, a junior at Cherokee High. We also have a
son-in-law, Wes Trent. We have three dogs who rule our lives. Keyla, a
Yorkie, is our upstairs dog who thinks she's queen; Alpha and Omega, the
brother and sister Boxer form of Bonnie and Clyde, are the downstairs
dogs. We are truly a blessed group.
I graduated from The University of Tennessee in 1985 with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and in 1995 with a
Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Having
taught at RCS for 23 years, I am most proud to have former students come to
me with their children and say, "I'm so glad my child has you for their
teacher."
While teaching is my first love, I take great pleasure in many activities at
my church, East Rogersville Baptist. I sing in the adult choir, participate
in the Women's Bible Study group, and am one of the assistant
pianist/organists.
The mission for my class is that every student will be given the
opportunity to learn in an environment that is safe, effective, and
conducive to learning. Through enrichment and remedial experiences,
each student will excell to his/her greatest potential. My goal is
to become unnecessary by my students; therby insuring their right as
a human to become self motivated.