Category: People

  • One-on-One: Mrs. Woodard

    She’s a math teacher who is doing exactly what she’s meant to do. But when Mrs. Woodard isn’t teaching, find out how she spends her free time. Welcome Mrs. Cecily Woodard as this week’s one-on-one interview. Are you from Nashville, and if not, where are you from and how did you arrive here? I am…

  • One-on-One: Mrs. Ketchum

    One-on-One: Mrs. Ketchum

    She’s a long-time Nashvillian who’s been at WEMS for more than a decade. She loves her immediate family and her WEMS family, and she’s a super-friendly face that greeting students, teachers and visitors to the school. Today, we’re thrilled to get to know Mrs. Ketchum a bit better! Are you from Nashville, and if not, where…

  • One-on-One: Mr. Petrelli

    He’s a favorite among both students and his fellow faculty members. Today we’re talking to Mr. David Petrelli, finding out a bit more about this seventh grade teacher who is known to lend his impressive vocal talents to things like … Egg Russian Roulette! Without further ado, Mr. Petrelli! Are you from Nashville, and if…

  • One-on-One: Mr. Strahine

    When he’s not competing in Egg Russian Roulette or coaching football, you can often find Mr. Strahine welcoming students to his zen den on the second floor. Today, we are excited to help you get to know West End Middle’s student counselor even better in our “One-on-One” series. Are you from Nashville, and if not, where…

  • One-on-One: Mr. Nettles

    Being that he’s the recently anointed “Best Teacher in Nashville, Public or Private,” we thought it was the perfect time to catch up with Mr. Nettles (a.k.a. the best teacher in Nashville, in both public and private schools!) for our “One-on-One” series. He teaches 7th grade language arts and socials studies, and we bet you’ll…

  • Nashville’s Top 2 Teachers are at WEMS!

    Congrats to Mr. Nettles and Mr. O on winning first and second place respectively in the Nashville Scene‘s Best of Nashville readers’ poll for the best teachers in Nashville in both public and private schools. West is most definitely best!

  • One-on-One: Mrs. Erma Laymon, Assistant Principal

    She’s worked in Metro Schools for more than 30 years, and is enjoying her fifth year at West End Middle School. Today we’re going one-on-one with Assistant Principal Mrs. Erma Laymon. Are you from Nashville?  If not, where are you from, and what lead you to Middle Tennessee? I am originally from a small rural…

  • One-on-One: Mrs. Lauren Cecil

    One-on-One: Mrs. Lauren Cecil

    Another Sunday, another opportunity to meet one of the fantastic staff members at West End Middle School. This week, you’ll find out why Mrs. Cecil is so fantastic. Are you from Nashville? If not, where are you from, and what path led you here? Yes, I am from Nashville. I grew up in East Nashville,…

  • One-on-One: Ms. Jessica Blake

    Today we’re thrilled to introduce you to a fifth grade teacher who has legions of student fans. Known for introducing her students to fantastic music and for her contagious passion for learning, this gal is also a gem in the eyes of parents. Today, we’re going one-on-one with Ms. Jessica Blake! Are you from Nashville? And if…

  • One-on-One: Dr. Craig Hammond

    “One-on-One” is a new series put together by the West End PTSO that spotlights a different West End staff or faculty member every couple of weeks. Getting to know the people with whom your children spend their days is a great way to better understand the entire West End experience. It’s a great school, and the team…