Who We Are
Patty Kinnavy (C8)- patty.kinnavy@cms.k12.nc.us
Hi! I am Mrs. Kinnavy. I am from Ohio. I graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. I moved to Charlotte 32 years ago, right after I got married. J.H. Gunn is my second home. I have been here many, many years and I love it! I have taught kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and now I am coming back to first. For relaxation, I love to take walks and read. I am looking forward to having a great year!
Hi! I am Mrs. Kinnavy. I am from Ohio. I graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. I moved to Charlotte 32 years ago, right after I got married. J.H. Gunn is my second home. I have been here many, many years and I love it! I have taught kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and now I am coming back to first. For relaxation, I love to take walks and read. I am looking forward to having a great year!
Courtney Evans (C)- [email protected]
My name is Courtney Evans. I was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. I have been teaching for 7 years and this is my first year at J.H. Gunn. I attended Winston-Salem State University and Vanderbilt University for my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education. I have been married for 4 years and have a 1 year old son. I love spending time with my family, playing board games, and trying new foods. My favorite part about teaching is watching children grow and develop throughout the school year.
My name is Courtney Evans. I was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. I have been teaching for 7 years and this is my first year at J.H. Gunn. I attended Winston-Salem State University and Vanderbilt University for my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education. I have been married for 4 years and have a 1 year old son. I love spending time with my family, playing board games, and trying new foods. My favorite part about teaching is watching children grow and develop throughout the school year.
Tyonna Glover (C)- [email protected]
My name is Ms. Glover and I am honored to be the newest member added to the first grade team here at JH Gunn. I am a native from New York but graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Delaware State University. I moved to North Carolina a year ago with some of my family and am still trying to adjust to the new scenery. I love music, movies, traveling and trying new things, but most of all I love children. As a little girl, I can remember telling my teachers I wanted to be just like them. Seeing the excitement a child has on their face when the wheels are turning in their brain lets me know that we both have accomplished something new. I am looking forward to continuing my work experience here. Starting off as a Teachers assistant and now as a 1st grade teacher I am thrilled to work along with your brilliant scholars. This is only the beginning as we set sail towards our great adventure.
My name is Ms. Glover and I am honored to be the newest member added to the first grade team here at JH Gunn. I am a native from New York but graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Delaware State University. I moved to North Carolina a year ago with some of my family and am still trying to adjust to the new scenery. I love music, movies, traveling and trying new things, but most of all I love children. As a little girl, I can remember telling my teachers I wanted to be just like them. Seeing the excitement a child has on their face when the wheels are turning in their brain lets me know that we both have accomplished something new. I am looking forward to continuing my work experience here. Starting off as a Teachers assistant and now as a 1st grade teacher I am thrilled to work along with your brilliant scholars. This is only the beginning as we set sail towards our great adventure.
Anita Vann (C)- [email protected]
Hello! My name is Anita Vann. This year is my first year teaching 1st grade at JH Gunn Elementary. I am a graduate of Fayetteville State University and I have been teaching for 15 years. When I am not teaching and planning engaging activities for school, I enjoy crafting, spending time with family and friends, and nurturing my plant babies.
Hello! My name is Anita Vann. This year is my first year teaching 1st grade at JH Gunn Elementary. I am a graduate of Fayetteville State University and I have been teaching for 15 years. When I am not teaching and planning engaging activities for school, I enjoy crafting, spending time with family and friends, and nurturing my plant babies.
Valerie Falish (C6)- [email protected]
I am Ms. Falish. I have taught first and second grade and this is my third year teaching at JH Gunn. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University, where I am also returning (via online classrooms) to begin a Master's program in Education Administration. In my free time, I I love to travel and spend time doing outdoor activities. I have a passion for teaching young children how to read and I am eager to spend a year learning and growing with my students.
I am Ms. Falish. I have taught first and second grade and this is my third year teaching at JH Gunn. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University, where I am also returning (via online classrooms) to begin a Master's program in Education Administration. In my free time, I I love to travel and spend time doing outdoor activities. I have a passion for teaching young children how to read and I am eager to spend a year learning and growing with my students.