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Ms. Kristina Lawrenz

Third Grade - 01

Hi! I am Ms. Lawrenz. I teach 3rd grade at Idlewild Elementary. I have taught for 17 years and have loved every minute of it! I live in East Memphis with my husband, Brian, and my 11-year-old daughter, Lena. I can't wait to spend more time at Idlewild as this is the BEST school in the district!

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Ms. Lauren LeGrand

Third Grade - 02
 
Hi, my name is Ms. LeGrand! I am thrilled to join the 3rd grade team at Idlewild Elementary. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Auburn University. Although this is my second year teaching full time, I have been working with students for 6 years now to meet their academic and personal goals. My hope is to create a family environment in the classroom by helping each student feel loved, welcomed, challenged, encouraged, and supported. In my free time, I love to hang out with friends & family, go on walks, play tennis, and travel. I am so excited for this new adventure!

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Ms. Amelia Kimbro

Third Grade - 03

I’m Amelia Kimbro and this is my 4th year teaching Elementary and 6th year in education. I am so excited to work in the community I live in this year!!! I am
originally from Grand Rapids, MI and moved to Memphis in 2021. I have a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Early Childhood Education from Aquinas College and a Masters in Urban Education from Union University. I have 3
brothers and 1 sister. In my spare time I love to work in my garden, write poetry, walk the V&E and attend concerts (especially Shell concerts). I believe that students are people first and foremost and am eager to create a humanizing space that fosters lots of learning!

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Ms. Becky Taylor

Third Grade - 04

Becky Taylor has taught third grade at Idlewild Elementary for thirteen years. She coaches the afterschool Math Club, and coordinates the school's yearly fundraiser for LeBonheur. She enjoys reading, being outdoors, cooking, and playing with her two small children. 

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Mr. Jourdan Redden

Third Grade - 05

I’m Jourdan Redden, and I have the distinct honor of teaching 3rd grade English here at Idlewild.  I taught English for 5 years at other schools around Memphis, but being able to work in the Midtown neighborhood (the area I’ve called home since moving back to Memphis) is a dream come true.  I earned my undergraduate degree in English from Sewanee University and my master's degree in education from Christian Brothers University.  I have a passion for all things language (reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, etc.) and sharing that passion with my students brings so much satisfaction to the job.  When I’m not at school, I enjoy running, playing music with my band, spending time with my cats, and going on road-trips.  I can’t wait to meet your pupil in 3rd grade!