Natalie Burkard
7th & 8th ELA; 8th Grade Homeroom
While not at school, you can probably find me at home in Tracy City or at my husband's business, Mountain Auto, in Monteagle. We have two boys. My stepson, Jagger (an MES alumnus), is getting his TCAT Auto-Collision certification and looks to start working at our body shop. He is a great young man and we are very proud of him. Our son, Archer (born December 2019), is an unexpected blessing. He is a precious happy boy!
Please always feel free to contact me about anything. My door is always open to my students, their parents, and the community. Go Hornets!
Fun Facts About Me:
What did you want to be when you grew up? - An actress or chef
What would the students be surprised to find out about you? -I can speak Spanish (not as well as I used to…)
What’s a typical Saturday night like for you? -Going to bed at 7:30! #newmom
What are some pets you’ve had or would like to own? -I’ve had cats, dogs, hamsters, and cockatiels
What is your favorite TV show? -The Great British Baking Show
What is your favorite movie? -Mr. Holland’s Opus
What is your favorite food? -Mango
What inspires you? -God’s love for me
In which other teacher’s class would you like to enroll, even for a day? -Ms. Sartain’s. She is a rockstar.
If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share? -A hard earned C is worth more than any easily earned A.
What’s a sport or activity you enjoy watching? -college football or volleyball
What kind of driver were you when you first got your license? -good but too fast of one
If you were to be given a superlative when you were in school, what would it have been? -I was given Most Likely to be Leader
Who is your favorite singer or band? -David Crowder
What type of music do you like? - Contemporary Christian and 90s
What song should students listen to when doing work for your class? -Metallica’s Enter Sandman (JUST KIDDING, but that is probably how they feel) - Upside Down by Jack Johnson or Word Crimes by Weird Al
Is there a quote or saying that you live your life by? -I can do anything through Christ who strengthens me.
What song do you know all the lyrics to? -Too many to name
What did you want to be when you grew up? - An actress or chef
What would the students be surprised to find out about you? -I can speak Spanish (not as well as I used to…)
What’s a typical Saturday night like for you? -Going to bed at 7:30! #newmom
What are some pets you’ve had or would like to own? -I’ve had cats, dogs, hamsters, and cockatiels
What is your favorite TV show? -The Great British Baking Show
What is your favorite movie? -Mr. Holland’s Opus
What is your favorite food? -Mango
What inspires you? -God’s love for me
In which other teacher’s class would you like to enroll, even for a day? -Ms. Sartain’s. She is a rockstar.
If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share? -A hard earned C is worth more than any easily earned A.
What’s a sport or activity you enjoy watching? -college football or volleyball
What kind of driver were you when you first got your license? -good but too fast of one
If you were to be given a superlative when you were in school, what would it have been? -I was given Most Likely to be Leader
Who is your favorite singer or band? -David Crowder
What type of music do you like? - Contemporary Christian and 90s
What song should students listen to when doing work for your class? -Metallica’s Enter Sandman (JUST KIDDING, but that is probably how they feel) - Upside Down by Jack Johnson or Word Crimes by Weird Al
Is there a quote or saying that you live your life by? -I can do anything through Christ who strengthens me.
What song do you know all the lyrics to? -Too many to name
