About Your Teacher

Hello and welcome back to Garrison Mill for the 2008-2009 school year. I hope everyone enjoyed a fun and relaxing summer vacation.

A sixth 4th grade class was created at the end of last year to accomodate the numbers of students coming up from 3rd grade. My name is Audra James, and I am thrilled to be your teacher. I earned a B.S. in Middle Grades (4-8) Education from Kennesaw College. I have also recently added Special Education and Elementary Education to my teaching certificate. I am coming to GM with over 6 years of teaching experience in Cobb County. The majority of my career was as a middle school teacher in both 8th and 6th grade at Dodgen M.S. I look forward to experiencing a new grade level and exciting curriculum.

On a more personal note, I am a Wheeler High School graduate and long-time resident of Cobb County. My husband Tom and I recently celebrated 15 years of marriage, and we have two sons, Thomas and William, who will be attending GM in 5th and 1st grades. Our crazy yet lovable family pet is a one year old Jack Russell Terrier named Rocky.

GM is a special place with special people, and I look forward to getting to know each of you.