Welcome to Mrs. Kennedy's Class!  She is very excited that you will be spending the next year with her.  Together the class will achieve extraordinary highs! Mrs. Kennedy has been a resident of Cobb County for 27 years.  She attended Dodgen Middle School, Dickerson Middle School and graduated from Walton High School.  She holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and a Masters degree in Science and Social Studies from Kennesaw State University.  She is currently working on adding her "L-5" to her masters from the University of West Georgia.  Her teaching experience spans over 18 years.  She has been an eighth grade science teacher, program developer for the Extended Enrichment Initiative program, an Instructional Lead Teacher,  an Instructional Technology Specialist, and a 4th grade teacher.   Mrs. Kennedy has been nominated for several awards including Teacher of the Year, GSTA Science Teacher of the Year, and Apple Distinguished Educator.   Mrs. Kennedy is married with two daughters who attend Ford Elementary School.  In her spare time she enjoys her family, friends, gardening, technology, and playing tennis. Teaching Certifications:  Early Childhood Education (P-5), Middle Grades (4-8) (Science/SS), Gifted In-Field, and Teacher Support Specialist. Favorite Quotes: "The greatest sign of success for a teacher...is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist."      - Montessori "Who dares to teach must never cease to learn."   -John Dana "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." ~Albert Schweitzer "When it comes too easy, it's time to raise the bar,  If you're not challenged you don't learn." First Day of School Aug. 2007 Hawaii 2006 DisneyWorld June 2005 GaETC Fall 2005	Visitor: Last Updated: 09/17/2007