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Ms. Tranny Gartside
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James Island Elementary School
Hometown:
Atlanta, GA
Class Information:
Position:
Teacher
Personal Information:
About Me:
I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia but have lived in Charleston for more than 25 years. I have two grown children, Amy and Adam, and a very humble Carolina Yellow Dog named Charlie. Both children were raised and schooled Charleston, SC. They received their initial technology instruction in school from their mom. I have been teaching children for approximately 28 years. I graduated from the University of West Georgia with a B.S. in Elementary Education. I am currently working on my Masters Degree in Educational Technology. In 2003 I came to James Island Elementary to teach third grade. Prior to this, I taught Computer Education at Harbor View Elementary for 16 years. Previous to that, I taught two years at Mitchell Elementary School in the computer lab. Because of this experience, I have a strong background and interest in technology and love to use it in everything I teach. Writing is a particular favorite of mine so my students use the computer to write in many different genres.
College and Degrees:
West Georgia College Carrollton,Ga BS Elementary Education, 1975 Lesley University Boston,MA ME Technology in Education, 2009
Favorite Books:
The Shack
Favorite Quotes:
"It is what it is." "Let's get this party started"
Interests:
My hobbies are playing the piano, sewing, gardening, scrapbooking, and organizing things. I love walking on the beach because I’m crazy about playing in the sand.
Employment History:
2003-present Third Grade Teacher, Charleston County Schools, James Island Elementary School 1987-2003Computer Education Teacher, Charleston County Schools, Harbor View Elementary School 1983-1985Chapter 1 Math Teacher, Charleston County Schools, Mitchell Elementary School 1975-1978Fourth Year Teacher, Cobb County Public Schools, Green Acres Elementary
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because I love sharing knowledge with children. I love teaching children how to find information and increase their knowledge base.