I am so excited to meet you!!!!

This is my 34th year teaching.  I received my undergraduate degree from Kennesaw State College, my Masters degree from the University of West Georgia, and my Specialists degree in Curriculum and Learning from Piedmont College.  

I have been married to Rick Poe for 32 years.  This year, Mr. Poe is teaching automotive at CHS.  Previously, he taught US history at North Paulding High School and 8th grade Ga Studies here at CMS.  We have two amazing daughters.  Kaylin Wortman, who just got married in March to Nicholas Wortman.  They live in Carrollton.  Kaylin graduated from West Georgia in May of 2018 with a degree in Speech Pathology.  She graduated in May 2022 from Kennesaw State University with a Masters in Social Work. Madison, our youngest, also graduated in May 2022 with a Bio-Chem degree from Georgia Tech.  She lives in Atlanta and attends Mercer PA school.  She wants to be a PA, physician's assistant.  We have two dogs:  Dolly and Tank.  

I am the ELA chairperson at our school.  I have been a part of CMS for 25 years.  As you get to know me, you will discover that I love God, my family/friends, students, reading, the beach, and being a Cartersville Hurricane.  

This year I am teaching all subjects and grade levels in the Cartersville Virtual Academy.  This is the 5th year that I have taught CVA students, and I am excited about this year because I can focus my attention on CVA.  Last year I also taught reading remediation.  

If any parents or students need to contact me, you may do so through email. (kpoe@cartersvilleschools.org)  I have found that email is the best way to contact me and then I will get in touch with you as soon as I can.  I do like to call and email parents often to keep an open line of communication.

I can't wait to meet all of you.  It is going to be a great school year, I just know it!

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