Gretchen Franks

1st Grade Teacher

423-623-3811 ext. 310

Courses 1st Grade

Bio

I have lived in Newport since I was 15 years old. My husband, Edwin, works for the State of Tennessee and attends ETSU. I have a Bachelor's degree in PreK -3rd grade and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have been married for 25 years and have three children. I taught PreK in Sevier County for one year and have been at NGS for the rest of my teaching career. I taught 1st grade for two years, Kindergarten for 10 years, and I'm back in 1st grade.

I attend Liberty Church of Cosby.

I have 3 children. Ty is married to Bailey. He attends ETSU and she is a licensed nail technician. Ali is attending ETSU to be a Child Life Specialist. Lucy just graduated from CCHS and is attending ETSU on the medical track. Life is busy!

I love to cook, travel and spend time at home with my family. I also love to sit on my back porch.

Teaching is my passion! I will love your child and teach them as my very own. I am looking forward to a great year!

 

Supply List

Kindergarten Supply List

  • $20 Supply Fee

-This supply fee covers all of the supplies that your child will need for the year. This includes several boxes of crayons, a pencil box, glue, scissors, erasers, and folders. 

-You can pay cash or make checks payable to NGS. Please bring this on Registration Day.

  • Regular sized backpack

  • Extra set of clothes(with undergarments)

  • 3 Boxes of Kleenex

  • 1 Box of snack size ziplocs(everyone)

-Boys:1 box of gallon size ziplocs and 1 bottle of hand soap

-Girls: 1 box of sandwich size ziplocs and 1 bottle of hand sanitizer

Wish List: 

These items are not required but any of them would be greatly appreciated!

*White Cardstock    *Paper Towels

*Multicolored computer paper  *Plastic Spoons

 *small Solo cups    *Baby Wipes


Have a great Summer!!

I will post the class list for 25/26 as soon as possible!

 

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