Meet Mrs. Dawn Fleming, a beloved Kindergarten teacher at Ashford Park Elementary School.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tell us a little bit about yourself. | I grew up on a farm in Chattanooga, Tennessee and moved to Atlanta when I was nine. I am the youngest of six children, and both of my parents worked for Dekalb County Schools. It was natural for me to work here as well. I attended college at Oglethorpe University. Then, I taught at Cary Reynolds Elementary School before coming to Ashford Park Elementary. I am married with two daughters and I also have two grandsons. |
| How long have you worked in Brookhaven? | I’ve worked in Brookhaven for fifteen years. |
| What inspired you or led you to your current career? | I wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. My sister and I played school growing up, and I always took the role as the teacher. In fact, my sister is a teacher as well! |
| What is your favorite restaurant in Brookhaven, and what do you love there? | Souper Jenny. I just love their broccoli cheese soup. They also have great salads. |
| Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in Brookhaven? | Kim Nebar Barker and too many kids and parents to name. |
| If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? And why? | I would travel Europe by train. I think it would be a beautiful way to see the countryside. |
| What is your favorite movie? | “The Sound of Music”. |
| What is your favorite show to binge watch? | “Call the Midwife” and “Downton Abbey”. |
| What is something on your bucket list? | I would love to swim with the sharks or dolphin! |
| What store do you most frequent in Brookhaven? | Costco. |
| What is your favorite thing or something unique about Brookhaven? | Families really stick together and have each other’s back. I love how the families get together for happy hours, meals, or community events. |
| What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you? | I am an incredible fisherman. |
| What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word Home | Comfort, love and family. |
| Facebook or Instagram? | Instagram. |
| iPhone or Android? | iPhone. |
| Mac or PC | Mac. |
