• Fifth Grade

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Dr. Maxine Amritt

Hello Trip Family,


I am absolutely elated to be part of the RAMS family! This is my 24th year in education, 19 of which have been in Gwinnett County Public Schools. Prior to that, I was in the United States Army. Over the past years, I have taught kindergarten through fifth and up. I have literally taught all the grades. I am a lifelong learner who is passionate about teaching and learning. My aim is to inspire, motivate, encourage, love, and nurture. My goal is to develop the knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes of each and every child that I teach.


I have a Bachelors degree in Political Science, a Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy, a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership, a Doctoral degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, and Tier 1 Certification in Leadership. I am gifted certified and ESOL endorsed.


I look forward to building relationships with all my students and families. I truly hope to work alongside the awesome Fifth Grade Team of teachers as we inspire, motivate, encourage, love, and nurture young minds. 

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Mr. Brice Baylis

My name is Brice Baylis and I teach 5th grade Science & Social Studies. I am from Delaware and have taught in all areas from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. I am excited to get this school year started!

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Ms. Bridget Black

I retired from Gwinnett County Schools in 2023 after 19 years of service. During that time, I taught 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. Prior to my years in Gwinnett, I taught Kindergarten in Palm Beach County Florida, and 1st and 2nd grades in New York City. Altogether, I have been teaching for over 30 years.
 
I thoroughly enjoyed my years as a teacher and after one year of retirement, I missed the interaction and satisfaction that comes from helping children learn. I feel honored to be a part of the Trip Family and look forward to a great year!

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Ms. Colynda Bryant

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Mrs. Lashawna Bryant

Greetings RAMily! 

I am Lashawna Bryant and I am so thrilled to start my journey at Trip Elementary. I am so passionate about what I do as a teacher, and the many shining stars I come across.

I have a Bachelor’s Degree from Clark Atlanta University in Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Public Relations. I also hold a Master’s in Elementary education. 

I am coming over from Cobb county, where I taught 4th grade, 5th grade and computer. I have always known teaching was my path, since the tender age of 10. . After helping launch the counties flagship mentorship program at 18, that just sealed the deal for me. 
In my past time I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children SJ and Saylor Breeze. I also enjoy hiking, watching football, volunteering, eating and watching a good tv show. 

I have a feeling that this year is going to be a great one, because what a time to be a RAM! 

Looking forward!

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Mrs. Jill Davis

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Ms. Courtney Dinan

 I am Ms. Dinan one of the fifth-grade teachers.  I have been teaching for several years now in GCPS as both an ELA and Multi Subject teacher. I am originally from Massachusetts but found my way to Georgia after living in eight other states.
 
 Prior to teaching Gwinnett County, I taught Middle School ELA in California and worked as a Behavioral Interventionist in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  I came to education after working in finance for close to a decade. I found a passion for education after taking time off to work as Outdoor Educator for Outward Bound and returned to school to earn my Masters of Education.  
 
In my free time I like to be outdoors as much as possible, travel as well as spend time with my husband and family. I come from a very large family (I have five siblings and 11 nieces and nephews) that I am very close with.  I am looking forward to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growing and creating new memories!

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Ms. Crystal Little

Hi Rams! My name is Crystal Little. I am super excited to be teaching at Trip Elementary this year as a 5th grade teacher! I earned my Bachelor’s degree from American Military University in English Language and Literature.

I am also a military brat and an Army veteran. A fun fact about me is that I have lived in four different cities in only six years. My favorite place that I have lived so far is in Fairbanks, Alaska due to the beauty and the wildlife. I enjoy reading and distance running in my spare time. I look forward to teaching your children this year, getting to know them, and helping them learn and grow. I am also looking forward to getting to know you, as a parent, as well! Here’s to the best year yet!

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Ms. Andrea Myers

Hello Ram Family! My name is Andrea Myers, and I am from a small growing town outside of Montgomery, AL called Prattville.  This will be my 14th year as an educator, but my first-year teaching in Gwinnett County (and the state of GA), but I am SUPER excited to do what I love, TEACHING!  I have 2 sons, Kamran (attending college) and Korbin (Trip). I have a Collaborative Education Degree (K-6) from Auburn University at Montgomery.  My goal is to allow all of my students to feel and become confident mathematicians and scientists because learning new things should be fun and exciting!  I look forward to having an awesome school year!

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Ms. Sarah Smith

Hello, I'm Sarah Smith and I graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College with Bachelor of Science in Education. I am super excited to start teaching fifth grade this year at Trip! My favorite subject is math, specifically algebra, I love teaching and learning anything math related. I love to travel to the beach and the mountains. I am also a huge UGA fan. GO DAWGS!!!

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Ms. Kimberly Stith

Hello, My name is Kimberly Stith and I am excited to be here at Trip. I graduated last August with my Masters in Elementary Education and love seeing children grow in their learning.

I've got a large family that consists of an amazing hubby, 1 biological daughter and 5 stepchildren (2 daughters and 3 sons). We love doing things as a family.. We love exploring our 12 acres and raising our chickens and mini pigs. I was born in Georgia but grew up in NY until I graduated and moved to Germany. I moved back to Georgia in 2009 and have been back home ever since. 

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Mrs. Nicole Tendon

My name is Nicole Tendon. I am originally from France where I studied International Business. Thanks to my studies' language requirement, I am fluent in English and Spanish. I love being able to speak different languages, so I enjoy teaching this knowledge to others. I have been teaching for 20+ years with 12 years in Dual Language Immersion. 
 
My number one passion is being a mother to my 13-year old son, Johann. He is a Gwinnett County School student. My other passion is soccer: I LOVE watching it, playing it, coaching it and am an official soccer referee. My favorite soccer team is actually a British team from the English Premier League called Arsenal.
 
Teaching has been my favorite profession, and it will remain it as long as there are children to teach! 

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Mrs. Gina Walker

Hello, my name is Gina Walker. I was born in Budapest, Hungary and grew up in Jamaica! I think that’s why I love traveling and trying new foods so much. I have a Master of Science in Exceptional Student Education and an Educational Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I love reading and making reading fun for my students. My husband and I have two very active daughters, who keep us busy with their activities. I am looking forward to a great school year!! Go RAMS!