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Fourth Grade

Ms. Felicia Addison

Greetings RAM Family,

I am Mrs. Felicia Addison, a second-year TRIP educator teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies. I was born and raised right here in Georgia. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and plan to further my education and career soon!

As a proud wife and mom of two, I enjoy spending time with my family. Some of my favorite hobbies are watching movies and solving jigsaw puzzles.

I am excited to meet you and your scholar! As we grow and learn together, I know we will have a fantastic school year!

Ms. Lynn Amankwah

Hello everyone! My name is Lynn Amankwah and I am more than excited to be teaching 4th grade ELA this school year! I am happy to be here at Trip. I have my Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education from Georgia State University. I can’t wait to meet all my students and watch them grow throughout the year! I enjoy spending time with my sisters and watching musicals! Looking forward to another amazing school year!  
 

Madame Binta Bin-Wahad

Bonjour tout le monde!

My name is Binta Bin-Wahad. I was born in Guinea, West Africa, where I grew up and attended school. I also spent some of my high school years in Paris. I moved to the United States in 2007. I attended Grand Canyon University where I graduated with a Masters in Elementary Education in 2015. I also hold a Specialist degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of West Georgia.  I am married and have three boys; Mujahid, Saif, and Ammar.

I am very proud to be part of the French DLI Program at Trip elementary. 

Ms. Crystal Brewington

I’m a 4th-grade Reading and Writing teacher who recently relocated from Savannah, Georgia. I’m passionate about helping students grow as confident readers, thoughtful writers, and lifelong learners. In my classroom, I strive to create a supportive and engaging environment where every student feels encouraged to explore ideas, build skills, and develop a love for learning. I look forward to another year of being a part of the Trip school community and helping my students succeed both academically and personally.

Ms. Renea Brown

Hello There! My name is Renea Brown. I’m excited to teach 4th grade and I can’t wait to see what all we accomplish this school year! I received my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a Certification in Special Education from Georgia State in 2015. I received my Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education in 2018. 
 
Outside of teaching I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. My husband and son are the joy of my life and I love making memories with them. I also enjoy reading and listening to books as well.

I look forward to growing alongside you and your scholar this school year! Let's Go RAMS.

 

Ms. Muriel Charles

Welcome to Fourth Grade!

My name is Muriel Robergeau-Charles, and I am excited to begin another wonderful year at Trip Elementary School. This will be my twelfth year at Trip and my first-year teaching fourth grade. I am honored to be part of such an amazing school community. I earned my degree from Georgia Gwinnett College and am passionate about helping students become confident, curious, and lifelong learners.

Originally from Haiti and a native French speaker, I value the importance of language, culture, and global understanding. I strive to create a classroom environment where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential both academically and personally.

Outside of school, I am happily married and the proud mother of two daughters, Dorice and Kayla. I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, cooking, and baking. I believe strong partnerships between home and school help students thrive, and I look forward to working together to make this a successful and memorable year for every child.

I am excited for another wonderful year at Trip and can't wait to learn and grow alongside my students!

 

Mr. Tyler Dowdin

Hello Rams! My name is Tyler Dowdin and I will be teaching Reading and Writing. I am a graduate of both GCPS and the School of Education at Georgia Gwinnett College. I have also served as a Substitute Teacher for GCPS for 5 years.

Along with a passion for education, I am a nerd with knowledge on a wide variety of subjects including Lord of the Rings, Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Marvel, Pokémon, various Anime, and many different Video Games. I also collect classic literature and enjoy Sherlock Holmes. My girls and I enjoy game nights, movies, and just hanging out. 

I can't wait to meet you all and teach, learn, and grow woth each student!

 

Ms. Padrika Edwards

Hello! I'm Padrika Edwards, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to join the awesome team at Trip Elementary School as a 4th-grade teacher. Teaching is my superpower, and I’m all about creating a fun, upbeat, and welcoming classroom where every student feels like a superstar. This year, I’ll be diving into Math, Science, and Social Studies with my students, and I can’t wait to spark their curiosity, boost their confidence, and watch them shine!

I earned a Bachelor’s in Middle Grades Math and Science from Kennesaw State University and a Master’s in STEM and Computer Science from Georgia State University in 2025. I enjoy integrating technology, STEM, hands-on learning, and real-world problem solving to create meaningful experiences for students.

When I’m not at school, I’m with my wonderful family—my husband and our two energetic boys. I love getting lost in fantasy books, cooking up something tasty, or enjoying a story on audiobook. I can’t wait to connect with the Trip Elementary community to make this year unforgettable and fun!

Ms. Bri-Anne Guischard

Hello! My name is Bri-Anne Guischard and I am so excited to be part of the Trip Elementary Team! I attended Undergrad at Penn State University and Grad School at the University of Pennsylvania. I started my teaching career in Philadelphia where I’ve taught 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th grade. My family and I made the move to Georgia in 2016.
In my spare time I love watching documentaries, baking, and spending time with my husband and seven children. 

Ms. Colleen Keysar

Hello! My name is Colleen Keysar. I am super excited to be teaching 4th grade Reading and Social Studies at Trip this school year. I received my bachelor’s degree from Georgia College and State University. I can't wait to get to know each of you. Looking forward to a great school year! 

Ms. Beth Osborne

My name is Beth Osborne and I am excited to work with 4th Grade another year!  I am a true Gwinnettian. I have only lived and worked in Gwinnett County as well as having attended GCPS for elementary, middle, and high school. I have my Bachelor's of Science from Brenau University in Early Childhood and my Master's of Science in Reading and Mathematics from Walden University. I have my Math and ESOL endorsement. I look forward to teaching my favorite subjects: Math, Science, and Social Studies this year!

Ms. Vanessa Peavy

Hello everyone! My name is Vanessa Peavy. I received my Bachelor's degree at Georgia State and a Master's in Special Education from Kennesaw State. I am looking forward to teaching and learning all about Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Outside of the classroom you can find me spending time with husband and our four beautiful children. I enjoy nature, music, food, and things that bring me joy and peace. 
Can't wait to get to know you and see what wonderful things are in store for us! 

Ms. Kenyatta Smith

Greetings!
 
I am Kenyatta Smith! I am beyond excited to teach 4th grade math, science, and social studies at Trip! I am a native of Mississippi and a proud graduate of Jackson State University where I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology. In addition, I completed my master's degree from Mississippi Valley State University and my specialist's degree from Nova Southeastern University in teacher leadership and curriculum & instruction. I am passionate about teaching and love positively impacting the lives of students.  I look forward to working with you to create an amazing school year!