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    Mrs. Tina McSwain
    Homeroom
    Third Grade Teacher
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    Born in Unionville, Ohio, Tina graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University with a degree in elementary education. After college, Tina began her teaching career at Pinnacle Elementary School in Stokes County, N.C. There, she worked with the State of North Carolina to develop, design, and conduct workshops dealing with the new math curriculum. She was also a teacher representative on the committee to develop the E.O.G. test for second grade. In 1992, Tina earned her master’s degree in education from Gardner Webb University. While at Pinnacle, Tina was also selected as Teacher of the Year for Pinnacle Elementary. Additionally, she was Stokes County Math Teacher of the Year. In 2000, with the birth of her son, Tina moved to Meadowlark Elementary School in Winston-Salem. There, she was named Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Math Teacher of the Year in 2002 and 2010 and Top 10 Teacher of the Year for Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County in 2005. While at Meadowlark Elementary, Tina continued to teach math assessment workshops and work on the development of E.O.G. testing. Tina and her husband Mark have a son Ryan, who is presently in college.
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    Mrs. Rebecca Miller
    Homeroom
    Third Grade Teacher
    Bio
     
    Rebecca holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from High Point University, where she was awarded the Dan B. Cooke Educational Award for Outstanding Student Teacher. While teaching with Guilford County Schools for eight years, Rebecca received the Silas Abraham Peeler Elementary Educator Award from the Guilford County Council of PTA. In 2013, she completed the AOGPE Orton Gillingham Associate Level training.

    A first grade teacher at FCDS, Rebecca is also affiliated with the High Point Council of International Reading Association and was president in 1998. She was inducted into Delta Kappa Gamma Society International in 1999 and the High Point University/Central Carolina Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa International in 2000. In 2007, she was inducted into Who's Who of American Teachers. She was elected president of the High Point University/Central Carolina Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa International in 2009. Rebecca also serves on the board of the Winston-Salem Children's Chorus and is president of the parent association. She is a member of the Operators for the Piedmont Opera Company. Rebecca and her husband Robin have a daughter, Allison (FCDS 2014).

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    Mrs. Jodi Moore
    Homeroom
    Lower School Instructional Assistant
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    Jodi Moore earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Meredith College. After a career in business that utilized her excellent interpersonal and organizational skills (regional manager, account executive, associate territory business manager) and raising two children, Jodi became a teacher in 2012. For four years, Jodi served as a teacher assistant in the Davie County Schools, providing academic assistance, instructional preparation and support, and seeking to make a positive difference in the lives of children. Jodi and her husband Michael have two children: Zachary (FCDS 2020) and McKenzie (FCDS 2023).
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    Mrs. Mamie Morton
    Homeroom
    Lower School Instructional Assistant
    Bio
     
    A native of Albemarle, N.C. Mamie earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and business from Southern Methodist University. 

    Mamie worked in advertising and marketing and volunteered regularly at The Crossnore School and Children's Home as a tutor and mentor. For the past six years, she volunteered weekly in the FCDS workroom, served on the Parents' Association, and worked as a substitute teacher in the preschool and lower school. 

    Mamie and her husband Crae have two children at FCDS: Clyde ’22 and Margaret ’26.
     
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    Ms. Tonya Moss
    Homeroom
    First Grade Teacher
    Bio
     
    Tonya grew up in East Bend, N.C., earning her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from UNC-Wilmington and her master’s degree in language and literacy from Salem College.    

    A veteran teacher, Tonya taught first grade for 22 years in the Yadkin County Schools. She is a National Board Certified teacher. 

    Tonya and her husband Jack have two daughters, Marley Grace and Kinley Faith. Kinley joins FCDS this year as a fourth grader.
Our faculty knows our students’ names, supports them, encourages them, and is always pulling for them. In this way, our staff continually draws out the best in each and every child, showing them how to study, advocate for themselves, and develop a solid work ethic.

Teachers, coaches, and counselors are all invested in making sure each child is valued, understood, and challenged at the right time. This individual approach – along with small class sizes – allows your child to flourish and be prepared for what's ahead.
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Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, college preparatory, independent school for preschool through high school located in Lewisville, NC, just outside of Winston-Salem. Students benefit from a challenging academic curriculum, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Forsyth Country Day School is committed to administering all education and employment activities without discrimination based on one’s race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.