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Mrs. Angela Higgins
Hello! My name is Angela Higgins. I have been a part of the Trip family since 2014! I attended Gwinnett County Public Schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade. I am so proud to teach in Gwinnett County! I have taught Pre-K, 3rd grade, and 1st grade. I live in the Grayson community with my husband and our two daughters- Caydence and Addelynn. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family outside, walking around the neighborhood or the park, taking naps, playing with my girls, and watching tv. I am excited for another awesome year at Trip!

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Mrs. Laeticia Ilunga
Bonjour ! I'm Mrs. Ilunga and I love being a part of the Trip family. I aim to be a lifelong learner, and I want to instill that love and desire to learn onto my students as well. I look forward to being your child's teacher this year. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family.

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Mrs. Jessica Jarvis
Hi! My name is Jessica Jarvis and I love being a part of the Trip Elementary family! Anyone who knows me, knows that I have had a passion for teaching my entire life, and I can truly say I am living my dream! I grew up attending and graduated from Gwinnett County schools myself, and earned my BS in early childhood education with ESOL and reading endorsements from Georgia Gwinnett College. Outside of school I love spending time outdoors with my husband, and two sweet baby girls, Tatumn and Indy. I look forward to an amazing year with the Trip Elementary family!

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Mrs. Jennifer Jones
Trip friends...I am so glad to be a part of this wonderful school and community. I have lived in Grayson for many years and have taught 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade. I have three children and they are all a part of the Grayson Cluster schools. My family loves to visit Disney and we love all things Mickey Mouse. We stay active with football, cheerleading, lacrosse and church activities. I look forward to another wonderful year at Trip!

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Mrs. Zilha Junuzovic
My name is Zilha Junuzovic. I am so thankful to be a part of the Trip family! I am originally from Bosnia. I lived in Germany for 7 years before moving to the United States. I attended Gwinnett County Public Schools for both Middle and High School. I graduated from Georgia State University and taught first grade for four years in Tucker. I truly enjoy teaching first graders and I am so excited to begin our journey together. In my spare time, I enjoy crafting, traveling , and spending time with my family. I am looking forward to a great year at Trip!

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Mrs. Markelia McBride
Hi! I’m Mrs. McBride. Teaching is an absolute passion of mine! I am looking forward to being your child’s teacher this year! It’s going to be a year full of fun, learning, and lots of adventures. I believe that we are partners in your child’s education, and I hope you will join me in making sure your child has a fabulous year! When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with my wonderful husband and two beautiful daughters.

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Ms. Dana McDowell
Hi! My name is Dana McDowell, and I am so excited to be a part of the Trip family! I graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College, where I received my Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education. When I’m not teaching, I love watching Atlanta sports (mostly the Braves and Atlanta United) and to spend time with my friends and family. I am looking forward to meeting each and every one of my students, and I can't wait for another great school year here at Trip!!

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Ms. Alise Mercier
Hi, I am Alise Mercier, and I am a brand-new teacher at Trip Elementary. I graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. I have always loved working with kids, and I am so excited to be a first-grade teacher here at Trip.

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