Natalie Currie is a 1st grade teacher at West Rowan Elementary School in the Rowan-Salisbury School System. She has been teaching for 23 years. Ms. Currie was born and raised in Spartanburg, SC. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education in 2000 from Livingstone College and her Master of Arts in Education Curriculum and Instruction from University of Phoenix in 2008. Ms. Currie is committed to fostering students’ passions, helping children reach their full potential, and incorporating innovative teaching strategies in the classroom. Ms. Currie is an active member in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. where she is 3rd vice president, the Youth affiliates Coordinator, and the primary undergraduate advisor for the zetas on Livingstone College Campus. A firm believer in equity, Ms. Currie uses her position as the Site Support Leader for her school’s beginning teachers and as a member of her school’s Teacher-Led Design Team, to serve and assist her colleagues in making pertinent decisions, creating a learning environment that is equitable for all stake holders. Ms. Currie has a son, Justin, who is a sophomore at North Carolina A&T State University majoring in Animal Science. In her free time, Ms. Currie enjoys working on puzzles, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.