Ms. Bridges is a native of Decatur, Georgia and holds a B.A. from Texas Wesleyan University in Early Childhood Education. Her career as an educator began 9 years ago teaching Kindergarten through 5th grade levels. Bridges’ teaching experience reaches Kansas, Texas and spans as far as Quito, the capital of Ecuador. Ms. Bridges leads with addressing the whole learner. Her methods include establishing positive student relationships and listening to each scholar’s voice in creating productive learning climates. Bridges enjoys traveling and volunteering for immigrant outreach. She has two children, Quentin and Kaylen, who are scholars at AOS.