LOWER SCHOOL TEAM
Mrs. Patricia Collins, First Grade
B.S. Elementary Education, East Tennessee State University
Mrs. Collins has over 25 years of teaching experience, with eight of those at Sullins. Her hobbies include painting furniture, antiques, shopping, and spending time with family.
“I teach because I love books, reading, and learning. I love seeing children become excited about books and reading. I teach at Sullins because I enjoy the strong family atmosphere, the emphasis on kindness and caring, and the encouraging learning environment. It’s a fun place to teach.”
Mrs. Susan Welker, First Grade
B.S. Elementary Education, University of Central Florida
Mrs. Welker has 30+ years of teaching experience, with more than 25 of those being at Sullins Academy. Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, hiking, games, reading, watching movies, and cooking.
“I love teaching first graders because they are so curious and exited about learning! I’m passionate about helping them to be confident readers and good citizens. Teaching at Sullins Academy allows me to be creative in how I deliver my lessons."
Mrs. Sara Kennedy, Second Grade
skennedy@sullinsacademy.org
Mrs. Amy Todd, Second Grade
B.S. Elementary Education, East Tennessee State University
Mrs. Todd has 21 years of teaching experience with five of those years being at Sullins. She is married to her husband of 25 years, Eric, and has two children Erica, (23) and Eli (19). She enjoys reading, watching Tennessee football, spending time with her family, and loving on her dog June.
“Loving children is what I do best! Watching the students grow academically and seeing their excitement for learning makes my job so worthwhile. The funny stories are just an added bonus!”
Mrs. Suzie Arnie, Third Grade, Language Arts & Social Studies
sarnie@sullinsacademy.org
Mrs. Ashleigh McGlothlin, Third Grade, Mathematics & Science
amcglothlin@sullinsacademy.org
Mrs. Sara Stewart, Fourth Grade, Mathematics & Science
B.S. Photography and Primary Education, Virginia Intermont College
M.A.Ed Instructional Technology, Virginia Tech
Mrs. Stewart has over 20 years of teaching experience. She taught at Virginia Intermont College for seven years and has been at Sullins for nine years. Her hobbies include reading, yoga, and playing board games with her family.
"I can’t remember not wanting to be a teacher. I love helping students find solutions that enables them to be autonomous in future learning.”
Mrs. Paula Stigall, Fourth Grade, Langauge Arts & Social Studies
pstigall@sullinsacademy.org