CES 2nd Grade Teachers

Mrs. Karen Hackett

I began my teaching career at Carthage Elementary after graduating from MTSU in 1997. I love teaching second grade. My belief is that all children are learners and will want to learn when they enjoy school.

I enjoy reading, snow skiing, and traveling. Also, I love doing things for the Jordan Hackett Foundation.

My husband, Stephen, and I live just outside of Carthage. We are members of North Carthage Baptist Church.

Mrs. Holly Johnston

My name is Holly Johnston, and I am from the Riddleton community. I graduated from Smith County High School in 2002. After high school I attended Middle Tennessee State University where I completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood education. I have taught at Carthage Elementary since 2007.

I love teaching second grade. I believe providing a learning environment that promotes positive attitudes and obtainable success is the key to having students achieve their academic goals.

I enjoy scrap booking, traveling with family and friends, going to concerts, watching the Food Network, and collecting children's books.

I hope your child enjoys learning in second grade as much as I enjoy teaching it. Please call or come by if I can be a service to you or your child.

Mrs. Shelly Wood

My name is Shelly Wood and I have taught at CES since 2001. My Husband Don And I have 2 daughters. We live in the Pleasant Shade Community. When not teaching I enjoy spending time with my family.

Mrs. Blair Hensley Speck

Hello! My name is Blair Hensley Speck, and I teach second grade at Carthage Elementary School. I graduated from Smith County High School in 2005, and I attended Tennessee Technological University, where I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education in December of 2008. I am married to Kevin Speck of Carthage. He is employed at Speck's Electric in Lebanon.
I am very excited to be teaching second grade. I try to provide a great learning environment and help the students reach their highest level of learning!