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Shelby Potter

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Art Teacher

I graduated form Memphis College of Art in 2017 with a BFA. I've lived in Columbia for about 7 years and this is my 4th year teaching. My husband also teaches in the county and we have a WILD three-year-old boy and two kitties. In my free time I enjoy knitting, crocheting, sewing, crafting, playing video games, and watching scary movies!

Jimmy Tidwell

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Music Teacher

Hello! I have taught music at Riverside Elementary for two years and have taught in the Maury County School District for twenty years.  I studied Music Education at Middle Tennessee State University and Christian Education at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. I am blessed to be able to share my love of music with students, as I am a big fan of music as well! I enjoy listening to U2, Billy Joel, and Hair Band music of the ‘80’s when I’m exercising. When I’m not at Riverside, I love to run, hike and camp with my wife, and spend time with my familiy.

Romannita Smith

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STEM Teacher

 I have been teaching in MCPS for over a decade. I have taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. This is my 7th year at Riverside and my 2nd year teaching STEM. I absolutely love being a STEM teacher because I get to show kids that learning is still cool and fun. I enjoy spending time with my husband and our 2 cats Riley Jean and Camille Jenaye, singing, drawing/coloring, and playing XBOX. I graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies K-6.

Pam Bryant

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Librarian

I have been teaching in MCPS for over 26 years. I've taught Kindergarten, 1st, 4th, 6th, 7th, and Technology. This is my 4th year at Riverside to serve as the Media Specialist and I absolutely LOVE it! I have been married for 34 years, have three adult children, and adopted a precious cat named Coco. I enjoy spending time with family and friends and traveling to the beach! I attended Middle TN State University, 1997, B.S. and Tennessee State University, M. Ed, Administration and Supervision.

Justin Northcutt

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P.E. Teacher

I've been teaching for 5 and 1/2 years at Riverside. I am an avid bowler and love going to hard rock and heavy metal concerts! I graduated from Martin Methodist in 2018 with a B.S. in Physical Education and Exercise Science