Hi, my name is Sandy Snyder and I teach kindergarten and first grade. I have been teaching at Pi Beta Phi for thirty years. I continue to enjoy the little ones-they make my day! I have been married to my husband Ken Snyder for thirty one years. We have two sons Solon and Chase. I just became a grandmother this past September to my grandaughter "Allie Grace." You can imagine where I spend my spare time. I adore animals and dearly love my two little yorkies. I am a nature lover and enjoy the outdoors. In warm weather you can find me working in my garden, walking my dogs or reading while relaxing in my hamock. My family is the most precious part of my life. We spend a lot of time creating loving memories.

I was born and raised in Melbourne, Florida. I lived near the ocean and grew up loving the water and all the sports and activities related to the ocean. This is where I developed my true love of nature. I later moved to Maryville Tennessee, where I attended Maryville College. I received a B.A. in Elementary Education, with an endorsement in grades 1-9. I later attended the University of Tennessee where I received my endorsement in grades K-3. After college I taught Environmental Education at Tremont in the Great Smoky Mountains. I also conductued a Wilderness Program in which I led secondary grade children on three and four day camping trips in the Smoky Mountains. I taught pre-school children in Maryville before starting my Kindergarten position here at Pi Phi.

Meet Ms. Denise

   Hello first grade parents and students.  My name is Ms. Denise. I have been an assistant at Pi Beta Phi for 17 years.  I started out with Kindergarten.  I absolutely adore working with children.  I love their honesty among many other attributes.  I have a husband and two grown daughters that are the lights of my life.  Thanks for letting me enjoy and be a part of your child's learning.


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