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Ms. Crane has been teaching at Matthews for 14 years. She has one son who attended MES and is now at Crestdale. She has a Master's in the Art of Teaching degree from Western Carolina. Ms. Crane loves to travel and enjoys a little African drumming in her spare time.
Mrs. Forbis is a native Charlottean who graduated from UNC-Greensboro (B.A.) and Wingate University (MAT). She attained her National Board Certification in 2011. This is Mrs. Forbis' first year at Matthews Elementary and her 18th year teaching. Spending time with her family is her greatest joy!Ms. Gordon moved to Charlotte in 2005 from Cleveland, Ohio, where she earned a Master's degree at Cleveland State University. Upon moving to Charlotte, Ms. Gordon decided to become a National Board Certified teacher. This will be her third year at Matthews Elementary and is looking forward to many more. Ms. Gordon enjoys traveling, shopping, spending time with family and friends, and playing with her two dogs.
Ms. Letchworth graduated from East Carolina University, and taught first grade for three years at an international school in La Paz, Bolivia. This is her sixth year at Matthews. When not teaching, you can find Ms. Letchworth hiking, at the gym, or cooking.
Ms. Newlin is originally from Matthews, NC and attended Matthews Elementary as a student! She is a graduate of Appalachian State. This is her eighth year at MES. Ms. Newlin enjoys swimming in her free time, playing with her dog and cat, and reading Harry Potter.
Mrs. Spies was a former preschool teacher, and this is her fourth year at Matthews. She graduated first from Ohio University and then obtained her graduate degree from UNC-Charlotte. Mrs. Spies loves taking trips to the beach!
Ms. Vann has worked at Matthews Elementary for twenty plus years. She has been an assistant, a teacher, and a parent. She has two children who are currently at Crestdale, who came through Matthews. She loves teaching first graders!
Mrs. Veazey coming soon
Mrs. Wade is originally from Ohio. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees. This will be her nineteenth year teaching and her eighth at Matthews. She has two children that also attend Matthews. Mrs. Wade enjoys reading, visiting the beach, and watching her children play sports.
Ms. Crane has been teaching at Matthews for 14 years. She has one son who attended MES and is now at Crestdale. She has a Master's in the Art of Teaching degree from Western Carolina. Ms. Crane loves to travel and enjoys a little African drumming in her spare time.
Mrs. Forbis is a native Charlottean who graduated from UNC-Greensboro (B.A.) and Wingate University (MAT). She attained her National Board Certification in 2011. This is Mrs. Forbis' first year at Matthews Elementary and her 18th year teaching. Spending time with her family is her greatest joy!Ms. Gordon moved to Charlotte in 2005 from Cleveland, Ohio, where she earned a Master's degree at Cleveland State University. Upon moving to Charlotte, Ms. Gordon decided to become a National Board Certified teacher. This will be her third year at Matthews Elementary and is looking forward to many more. Ms. Gordon enjoys traveling, shopping, spending time with family and friends, and playing with her two dogs.
Ms. Letchworth graduated from East Carolina University, and taught first grade for three years at an international school in La Paz, Bolivia. This is her sixth year at Matthews. When not teaching, you can find Ms. Letchworth hiking, at the gym, or cooking.
Ms. Newlin is originally from Matthews, NC and attended Matthews Elementary as a student! She is a graduate of Appalachian State. This is her eighth year at MES. Ms. Newlin enjoys swimming in her free time, playing with her dog and cat, and reading Harry Potter.
Mrs. Spies was a former preschool teacher, and this is her fourth year at Matthews. She graduated first from Ohio University and then obtained her graduate degree from UNC-Charlotte. Mrs. Spies loves taking trips to the beach!
Ms. Vann has worked at Matthews Elementary for twenty plus years. She has been an assistant, a teacher, and a parent. She has two children who are currently at Crestdale, who came through Matthews. She loves teaching first graders!
Mrs. Veazey coming soon
Mrs. Wade is originally from Ohio. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees. This will be her nineteenth year teaching and her eighth at Matthews. She has two children that also attend Matthews. Mrs. Wade enjoys reading, visiting the beach, and watching her children play sports.