Amy Hertzske

Kindergarten Teacher

My name is Amy Hertzske, the students call me Mrs. Amy! I have been teaching for 19 years and absolutely LOVE what I do. As a kindergarten teacher, I am the foundation of a student starting their educational career. The role I play in that can make or break how they view school. My goal for them is to have a lifelong love for their education. I have lived in Columbia for 15 years, with a 2-year break in Clarksville. I returned to Maury County last year, with the privilege of working under my previous, amazing principal, Dr. Pennell.

 I am married to my wonderful husband, Kris, who works as a golf professional at Pillow Springs and started his own business, Killer Hook Golf, when we returned to Maury County. I have two amazing kids, Haley and Mason. They are both grown and living in the adult world. I am one proud MOM!

My husband and I have a bucket list to visit all 63 National Parks. We started several years ago, in honor of my father-in-law, who was a park ranger and has passed away. I am beyond excited to say we only have three more to go. My name is AMY and I am an AMAZON shopaholic. What is more fun than shopping from your couch.

I graduated from Martin Methodist with my Bachelors in Elementary Education, MTSU with my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, and have continue my love of learning with adding my +30 in areas of reading and math. I also went back to Union University to add a PreK endorsement to my licenses.

My motto is “We work HARD to play HARD!” and I cannot wait to start another school year at Riverside Elementary.

Katie Gehrke

Kindergarten Teacher

I attended the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, 2021, BS. I'm so excited to be apart of Riverside and teaching kindergarten for my 2^nd year! I've lived in Columbia, TN my entire life besides when I attended college; I lived in Chattanooga for 4 ½  years. I enjoy trips to the beach, hanging out with my family, watching movies, painting, and playing tennis. My absolute favorite thing is spending time with my Yorkie, Tag. It is a privilege to be apart of such a great community at Riverside!

Kylie La Porte

Kindergarten Teacher

Heading into my 5th year teaching and I am SO excited! I am happily married to my high school sweetheart, Matthew, and we are overjoyed to be welcoming our first baby this coming October! We love spending time with our kitty, Junie, being outdoors, watching our favorite TV series, and now preparing for the arrival of our baby boy! I studied at William Jessup University, 2020, BA Liberal Studies, Western Governors University, 2022, MEd Learning & Technology, and Western Governors University, 2024, MS Curriculum & Instruction.

Melissa Campi

Kindergarten Teacher

Hi, I am Melissa Campi and I teach Kindergarten here at Riverside Elementary School. I am from Long Island, New York. I love helping kids learn and grown and I’m excited to bring that passion to my students everyday!