Get To Know Mrs. Brigance
Experience: Previously, I was a preschool aide(1 year) and a substitute throughout several districts (6 years). I've been teaching kindergarten at Jody Richards for six years and this year will be my seventh year teaching in Kindergarten.
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University in 2008 and my master's in teacher leadership from the University of the Cumberlands in 2019.
Hi, my name is Sarah Beth Brigance. I married Mark Brigance in June 2016 and we just had our first child, Calvin, in March 2018. I grew up in Indiana but have lived in Kentucky for 16 years now.
This will be my seventh year as a teacher at Jody Richards Elementary. I've taught Kindergarten for 6 years and did a K/1 split another year. I look forward to working with you and your child. If you need anything this year, please, please, please, do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail or by school phone. Any question or concern will be addressed fairly quickly.
Facts About Mrs. Brigance
Pets: Mona, Fluffers, Dude (cats) and Water Turtles (3)
Hobbies: Family, Gardening, Crafts/Art
Favorite Food: Panera, O'Charley's
Favorite Place to Shop: Target, Khols, TJMaxx, Hobby Lobby
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Drinks: Green Tea, Lemonade, SONIC
Favorite Season: Spring
Favorite Sweets: Reese’s (anything chocolate really)and trail mix. I definitely love STAKS too!
Get To Know Mrs. Patti Cashion
My name is Patti Cashion, but the kids call me Ms. Patti. This is my fourth year at JRES. Before becoming a rocket, I was a preschool teacher at the Early Learning Center for 6 years.
I am originally from Erie, PA, but I have lived in Bowling Green since 1986. I have a business degree from WKU. I have been married to my husband Bob for 23 years. I have 1 daughter, Katie, who graduated veterinary school at Auburn University 2020 and she is now a veterinarian in Louisville.
Fun Facts about Ms. Patti:
Pets: 2 dogs – Bella and Kiah and 1 cat – Nala
Favorite Restaurants: El Maz, Panera, Yukis
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, TJMaxx, Hobby Lobby
Favorite Sweets: anything chocolate!!!!
I am so excited to be an aide with Mrs. Brigance this year! It will be a great year!
I am originally from Erie, PA, but I have lived in Bowling Green since 1986. I have a business degree from WKU. I have been married to my husband Bob for 23 years. I have 1 daughter, Katie, who graduated veterinary school at Auburn University 2020 and she is now a veterinarian in Louisville.
Fun Facts about Ms. Patti:
Pets: 2 dogs – Bella and Kiah and 1 cat – Nala
Favorite Restaurants: El Maz, Panera, Yukis
Favorite Places to Shop: Target, TJMaxx, Hobby Lobby
Favorite Sweets: anything chocolate!!!!
I am so excited to be an aide with Mrs. Brigance this year! It will be a great year!