My name is Mary Ellen Knight Spike (Ellie). I have taught school for 21 years in the Smith County School System.  The majority of this time was at Carthage Elementary School, where I taught first grade.  I came to FRS in 2004 to start the pre-k program.  Pre-k has been, by far, my favorite teaching experience. I really feel blessed to be at FRS.  I love the family atmosphere, and Mrs. Spivey is so supportive of each of us.  It is a great place to work, and a wonderful, calm, safe environment for children to learn all of the skills to be well-educated, productive members of society.

 

     I am a graduate of Smith County High School and the University of Missouri-Columbia.  I received my Masters in Educational Leadership from Tennessee Technological University. 

 

     In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Robert and our family. Payton is in college and doing great. Jacob is growing 8 1/2 acres of tobacco for the first time and has a tremendous crop. We have two wonderful girls also. Emma is a 6 year old Welsh Corgi and Reece is a 3 year old miniature Dachshund.  I also love to snow ski in the winter time, and I enjoy growing all kinds of flowers.  I especially love to make bouquets for our home.  There is something about the beauty and the fragrance of fresh cut flowers that really seems to brighten up any day.


If you need to meet with me my planning time is 8:30-9:00.