Curriculum Consultant, Kathy Norris Graham

Kathy’s love for teaching began thirty-five years ago at First Baptist Church Biloxi. Thirty-five years later, children are still a very important part of her life. She has a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from USM and a Masters in Elementary Education from William Carry University. Kathy is also a National Board Certified Teacher (Early Childhood Generalist / 3 yr-3rd grade). Her public school career began in Biloxi in 1978 but she has been in the Ocean Springs School District for twenty-seven years.

Kathy is a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She resides in Ocean Springs with her husband Jered and youngest son Austin. Her daughter, Amanda, lives with her husband Eddie and their son Fisher. Her Son, Adam, lives with his wife Nicole in Seattle, WA.

4′s Teacher – Kyleen Cook

Kyleen graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2010 with a degree in Elementary Education with a certificate in Early Childhood Education. Kyleen has eight years experience working with preschoolers from the ages of one to five years old and also school age children. Prior to joining ITZ, she worked as a preschool teacher from 2005-present. She student taught in third grade and also in preschool.Kyleen currently resides in Gulfport/Biloxi with her husband Josh and their dog. Kyleen also attends Mosaic Church in Ocean Springs.

4′s Teacher – Ashley Bosarge

Ashley graduated from Mississippi Gulf Caost Community College in 2009 wih an Associates in Early Childhood Education. She has over four years experience in a childcare setting and has been with In The Zone since 2006. Ashley is also a receipient of the In The Zone Teacher of the Year award as well as a In The Zone Summer Camp counselor of the Year Award. Ashley is a life long resident of Ocean Springs and also a member of Woodhaven Baptist Church.

3′s Teacher, Sandra Alberts

Sandra’s hands-on approach to teaching allows her the opportunity to instantly connect and make friends with students.  As a native of Puerto Rico she is bilingual which offers broader horizon in her teaching skills. She attended the University of Sacred Heart in Puerto Rico and continued education in Early Childhood Education. Collectively she has eleven years of teaching experience in early childhood education leading up to her position at In The Zone where she continues her aspirations to enrich the educational experience of her students and work hard to ensure learning is enjoyable.

3′s Teacher, Brittany Wilson

Brittany is a life-long resident of the Mississippi gulf Coast. She graduated from Vancleave High School in 2004 and then began her college career at Mississippi State University. A 2010 Cum Laude graduate from the University of South Alabama, Brittany holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.

Brittany currently resides in Ocean Springs with her husband Dave and their daughter Bryleigh. A sponsor for Delphi Social Club and a member of First Baptist Church Vancleave. In her spare time, Brittany enjoys scrapbooking and spending time with her family and friends.

2′s Teacher, Brandy Sappington

Brandi was born and raised in Mississippi calling Canton, MS home. After graduating from Canton Academy in 1994 Brandi attended Holmes Community College in elementary education. She began as an after-school teacher in Madison, MS in 1995 and for the past four years Brandi has been a three year old teacher for Morrison Heights Baptist Church in Clinton, MS. She is CPR certified and has attended several continuing education classes. Brandi along with her family now reside in Ocean Springs.