Ms. Juana Cruz

Welcome to 3rd grade and our classroom! I am THRILLED to be your child's teacher. This year will be my eighth-year teaching at Cartersville Elementary School and my twelfth in education. After attending nursing school, I realized my true passion was teaching. I received my Bachelor's degree from Reinhardt University in Early Childhood Education and a Reading Endorsement. I completed my Master's degree in Elementary Reading and Math from Walden University and have an endorsement in Dyslexia. 

After living in Cedartown and rooting for the Dawgs, my husband and I found the perfect town to raise a family. We now bleed purple for the Cartersville Hurricanes! I am a mom of three boys. Jonathan is the kicker for Ole Miss, Joshua is learning about business, and Jacob is a sixth-grader at CES. My family is my world, and being with them is my hobby. When we are not traveling and spending time with my extended family,I enjoy cooking, watching old movies, and living life! It will be a year full of learning, fun, and new adventures. I can't wait to see what the year has in store for us!

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