All About the Teachers!

Mrs. Loyacano was an Altruria student from Kindergarten to 5th grade! She loves being back here! She received her Bachelor's degree from Rhodes College and then went on to receive a Master's degree from Christian Brother's University. She has taught third and fifth grade and loves co-teaching here the most! She is starting her 17th year of teaching. Here is some more info and some of her favorites -
Birthday: July 8th
Hobbies: shopping, running, reading, watching movies 🛍🏃‍♀️📚
Color: purple 🦄💜
Animal: panda 🐼
Subjects: Reading, Math, & SS
Snacks: Clif bars, sweet/salty trail mix, popcorn
Drink: Starbucks ☕️ & Sonic
Places: Target, Hobby Lobby, Amazon
 
 
Mrs. Copeland is a Special Ed Rockstar! After receiving her Bachelor's degree from Mars Hill College, she served as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and Special Ed Teacher at Lakeside Hospital. She's also received a Master’s degree in Special Ed from U of M. She has taught kindergarten through fifth grade classes and also loves co-teaching the most! She is starting her 222nd year of teaching. Here is some more info and some of her favorites -
Birthday: October 18th
Pet: black lab name Lacey
Hobbies: reading on her Kindle, scrap-booking, & swimming 🏊‍♀️
Colors: pink & teal 💘
Subject: Reading 📕
Treats: sweet/salty combo, new school supplies ✏️
Drink: diet green tea with fruit flavor, diet Dr Pepper
Restaurant: McAlister's, Newks 🍽