I am Mrs. Ardrey. Many of you may remember me as Miss Charli Byrd while I was the art teacher at Lipman Early Childhood School from 2008 to 2012. I am so thankful to be returning to the University of Memphis as the Supervising Art Teacher at Campus School. My undergraduate degree is in Fine Art with a focus on Installation, Sculpture, and Philosophy. I completed my MAT at the U of M in Art Education. The last three years, I was a part of turn-around charter schools in the city of Memphis and I feel it helped me grow exponentially as an educator. I am thrilled to become a part of the Campus School family. I have looked up to Ms. Larrick for many years and it is an honor to follow in her footsteps.
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I love adventureMy husband and I love to travel and have been to many countries together. I love incorporating what I learn about new places into the art curriculum. We recently returned from Zambia and I am excited to highlight art from Africa this school year.
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I love my familyI grew up in East Tennessee and my husband has family in Arkansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. We met in Memphis and have been married four years. We also have a close church family here in Memphis.
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I love MemphisFrom getting engaged at the Memphis Zoo to attending the U of M, I have a deep bond with this diverse city. My husband and I serve on the board of a religious student organization on campus and also enjoy swimming at the U of M recreation center.
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