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Ms. Carly Morgan

Second Grade - 01

My name is Carly Morgan and I am excited about being a 2nd Grade teacher here at Idlewild. I grew up in Memphis but attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for college...go vols!! I graduated with my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education. I am very passionate about working with young children and seeing how they flourish throughout the year!

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Ms. Lindsey Gibbons

Second Grade - 02

My name is Lindsey Gibbons, and I’m excited to be teaching second grade at Idlewild this year. This is my 15th year teaching in the district and my first year at Idlewild. I’m originally from Wisconsin and earned my teaching certification from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. I also hold a Master of Science in Reading Education from Arkansas State University and am a National Board Certified Teacher. For me, the best part of teaching is watching the growth that each student makes throughout the year! In my free time, I enjoy traveling, game nights with friends, reading, and spending time with my husband and our dog, Pepper!

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Ms. Aubrey Bakalekos

Second Grade - 03

"My name is Aubrey Bakalekos, and I am a second-grade teacher at Idlewild! This will be my first year teaching, and I am so excited to support my students’ learning journeys. I attended the University of Memphis, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Education, with a focus on PreK-3rd grade. I enjoy learning, working out, and spending time with my daughter! 

I have a strong passion for teaching, which started when I was in elementary school! I hope for a year full of laughter, smiles, and “lightbulb” moments! My goal is to be the kind of teacher I needed when I was my students' age—someone who is supportive, understanding, and truly invested in their growth."

Thank you, 

Aubrey Bakalekos 

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Ms. Lori Parsley

Second Grade - 04

I graduated from the U of M. I have taught at Idlewild for 24 years. I have a red-headed, guitar-playing son who is 19 years old. My favorites are traveling, antiquing, good food, working out at the gym, and yoga. 

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Ms. Margaret Kemp

Second Grade - 05

My name is Margaret Kemp and I am excited to begin the next leg of my teaching journey at Idlewild Elementary. This will be my seventeenth year of teaching, with eight of those years being within MSCS system.  I received my B.A. from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS and a M.Ed. from Our Lady of Holy Cross College in New Orleans, LA.  I enjoy traveling, baking, estate sales, walking my fur babies Jacques and Francois, and spending time with friends and family.