Basic Background Information

My name is Christy Cook and this will be my 17th year of teaching. I have a Bachelors in Early Childhood from Kennesaw State University, a Masters in Early Childhood education of Valdosta State University, and will finish in December 2023 with my Specialist in Instructional Technology from University of West Georgia. I currently work as my school's K-5 STEAM lab teacher.

Where I grew up

I have always been a Georgia girl, through and through. I grew up in Gwinnett County with my mom, dad, and my sister Sharon. I went to Gwin Oaks Elementary, Five Forks and Crews Middle School, and Brookwood High School. Gooooo Broncos! 

All About My Family

My family consists of myself, my husband Jeff, our 2 sons, Aiden (12) and Andrew (8). I have a small but close extended family and in-laws. 

Hobbies

I joke often that I am skipping past any sort of mid-life crisis ( I will be 40 next March) and going straight into my granny hobbies.

I love to garden, watch birds, take cool art classes (glass bead making, nature journaling, etc), and travel. My present to myself next summer for finishing my specialist is hopefully my dream trip to Scotland!

Travel

I love to travel and see new places, whether it is a staycation close to home, or far away! 

Furthest I have traveled:

 -Cruise around the Mediterranean to Italy, Greece, Croatia, and Turkey. 

Favorite Staycation: Usually spent at Lake Hartwell, on the Georgia/South Carolina border with family at my Meemaw's lake home.

What I would love to do again:

- Go to the Grand Canyon, and visit more parts of it.

Pets

We have 3 orange kitties. Two are brothers named Edward (Scissorhands), and Jack (Sparrow). Sir Foxington, Lord of the Tails is the newest addition.  His tail really resembles a fox, it is huge and glorious! We also have a dog named Coco, who just puts up with the cats, but she is a sweet old girl. Below from left to right is Foxington, Jack, Edward, and Coco.

Sports

My family enjoys watching baseball the most! We love our hometown Braves!

Both of our boys play baseball and love it! Our older son Aiden loves to pitch and play first base, and the younger son Andrew loves to play shortstop and centerfield.

Fun Fact 1

I played cello from 6-12th grades. My orchestra group played at Carnegie Hall my senior year of high school.

Fun Fact 2

I am interested in learning sign language. I have always thought it is amazing! 

I am jealous of polyglots that seem to learn language so easily!

Fun Fact 3

I would like to try narrating audio books. I have been told on several occasions that I have a "radio voice" and it would just be a fun thing to try.

Basic Background Information 

I'm Natasha Wright. I am currently a Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI). I am also an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS). This is my 7th year teaching in Cobb County. I have a Master's Degree in Visual Disabilities from Florida State University. 

Where I grew up...

I grew up in Pineville, SC. I lived on a long dirt road until about 20 years ago. They then decided to pave the road. I went to JK Gourdine Elementary School, St. Stephen Middle School, and St. Stephen High School. GO RAMS!!!