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Fourth Grade

Ms. Renea Brown

My name is Renea Brown. I’m excited to join the Trip family this school year to teach 4th grade (all subjects) 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. I’ve taught 2nd through 5th grades in Clayton County and Dekalb County. 
 
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’m a huge Marvel comic fan and will watch any Marvel movie on repeat any day. 
 

Ms. Kiana Couch

My name is Kiana Couch and I am looking forward to an amazing school year. I received my Bachelor’s degree in 2015 from the University of West Georgia. I began my career in Dekalb County working with grades 3 and 4. My favorite subjects are math and social studies. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, taking trips the beach, and watching documentaries. 

Lauren Fraundorf

Hi Trip Rams! I am elated to be joining the fourth-grade team teaching Reading and Writing. I have served in both Cobb and Gwinnett County, teaching Pre-K, fourth, and fifth grade. I have also served as a literacy instructional coach. I earned my Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Kennesaw State University. I also hold endorsements in reading, ESOL, gifted, and instructional coaching. 
Not only will I be joining Trip as an educator but as a parent as well. I have a daughter named Avery. I enjoy spending my time going to the park with her, reading, spending time at the lake, and all things crafty! 
 
I look forward to getting to know you all, and thank you for the honor to teach, love, and learn with your children. 

Ms. Amanda Hernalsteen

Hello! I am Amanda Hernalsteen and I am very excited to join the 4th grade team! I am a native of Gwinnett County and I attended Gwinnett schools from kindergarten until graduating from South Gwinnett High School. I received my bachelor’s dual degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Western Governors University. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, shopping, and watching movies. I look forward to having a great and exciting year!

Mrs. 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! 

Mrs. Hannah McCain

Hello! I am Mrs. McCain and I teach 4th grade reading, writing, and social studies! I taught 4th grade for two years and coached high school track and field in Gainesville City before coming to Trip.  I graduated with a Bachelor of Early Childhood and Special Education from the University of West Georgia. I am currently attending North Georgia University for my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I love all things reading, writing, and social studies and am excited to be a part of the Trip Ram family! 

Mrs. Mackie Miley

Bonjour! I am Mackie Miley and I am very excited to be a part of Trip Elementary. My education career started in Toulouse, France in 2010 where I taught ESOL classes for 6 months. After that, I knew I wanted to teach and travel so I ended up in Bangkok, Thailand working in a British International school for three years. I decided to return to the US in 2015 to get my Masters at Johns Hopkins University and, afterwards, I relocated to Georgia. I am currently the 4th grade DLI teacher and I absolutely love it! 

Ms. Shelby Minor

Hello! My name is Shelby Minor and I am so excited to join the fourth-grade team at Trip! I just graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College, and I will be teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies. I am so excited to get to know each one of you! I can't wait for an amazing year!

Ms. LeFran Mister

Hello! My name is LeFran Mister. I am thrilled to be teaching 4th grade Reading and Social Studies at Trip this school year. I received my bachelor’s degree from Rust College in Mississippi and my master's degree from Montclair State University in New Jersey. I am looking forward to a great school year!

Mrs. 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 in MAT and my specialist's degree from Nova Southeastern University in teacher leadership and curriculum instruction. I am passionate about teaching and love positively impacting lives of students.  I look forward to working with you to create an amazing school year! 

Mrs. Beth Osborne

My name is Beth Osborne and I am excited to work with 4th Grade this 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 and Science this year!