MRS. AMY GARDNER

English Learners

CHES 

Education: I graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Reading. I am certified to teach K-12 and a certified Reading Specialist. In addition, I am certified in English as a Second Language in grades K-12.

Experience: This is my 31st year in education.  I  taught Kindergarten and First Grade for 27 years.  I began teaching for the Blytheville Public School District  in Blytheville, Ar. and later moved to Collierville. I have been teaching for Desoto County Schools for 22 years. This is my fourth year to be a teacher of  English learners.

Bio: I am married and I have two daughters.  Lane graduated from Ole Miss and  completed her Master's degree from University of Memphis . Olivia is in the 11th grade at Collierville High School. We are originally from Arkansas, so we are big Razorback  fans.