Camp Creative
Mrs. Chambless's TAG Classes
A Note from Mrs. Chambless
Dear Parents & Students,
Welcome to Camp Creative! I hope you are as excited as I am for our time together. I hope you know how unbelievably grateful I am to be your TAG Teacher and how I'm going to do everything I can to make this the best year ever.
I am true Sandy Springs native! Growing up, I lived in the Hammond Hills neighborhood & attended High Point Elementary, Ridgeview Middle & Riverwood High School. When people ask me about my education, my answer is always the same - I wouldn't change a single thing. During every season of my childhood, I was blessed with incredible teachers and an amazing education that inspired me to become a teacher.
As a result of my love for education, I decided to attend Appalachian State University because of its renowned Elementary Education program. During my time at App State, I truly believe I learned from the best of the best. It quickly became my dream to return home & give back to the community that gave so much to me.
It is currently my 7th year teaching at Heards Ferry Elementary. I taught 1st Grade for three years and then moved into my current TAG position in 2021. I love this job more than I could ever put into words. Growing up, I was in TAG as an elementary student & have dreamed of stepping into this role for most of my life. I have to give all the credit to my TAG Teacher, Ethel Wright, who wrote the most incredible lessons! She helped me develop my creativity, challenge my limits and grow my passions. My hope is that I can do exactly that for you too.
When I'm not teaching, I'm home with my best friend & husband (Bobby) as well as our two amazing dog-like cats (Lanier & Delta). Last September, we welcomed our first child & the sweetest baby boy into the world! Teddy fills our hearts with more joy than we could have ever imagined. People often say the days are long, but the years are short. For me, it all feels short. I can't believe he will be one year old in just a little over a month!
In my free time, I love being poolside, lakeside or mountainside. I'm a huge UGA fan who loves football season and looks forward to it all year long! My favorite hobbies include swimming, reading & all things creative.
Please know I'm here for all of you (Parents included!) Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Can't wait to get the ball rolling!!!!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Chambless
Head Counselor & Co-Owner of Camp Creative (aka TAG)
About The Teacher
Education & Job Experience
- Went to High Point, Ridgeview Middle & Riverwood HS
- Graduated from Appalachian State University with a BA in Elementary Education & Second Concentration in the Arts
- Three month teaching abroad program in Civitanova, Italy
- 7th Year Teaching at Heards Ferry Elementary School
- 15 Years as a swim coach (Hammond Hills & Chastain Park)
Personal Life
- Married to the best husband in the world & just celebrated our fifth anniversary!
- Blessed to have one amazing & sweet baby boy named Teddy!
- We have two kitties who are the best cats on the planet - Lanier and Delta!
- Bought a house in the same neighborhood I grew up in (AND my dad grew up in!)
- Love all things creative, lake-related and homemade
Fun Facts
- I was in the TAG Program as a child too (and was challenged beyond belief!)
- One of my TAG teachers offered to help mentor me in this position!
- This is my DREAM JOB & I'm BEYOND excited to be in this role!