Hello everyone! My name is Samantha Hopkins, and this will be my third-year teaching 4th Grade, but my first year at Yates Mill Elementary! I graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master's degree in Special Education. 

I grew up in Greensboro, moved to Boone for college, and ended up loving Boone so much that I stayed for two extra years to teach in Watauga County. I recently moved to Sanford and loved exploring my new town!

When I am not teaching, I love to read, go on walks in the park, spend time with my family, watch TV or movies, shop at Target, and try new coffee shops. During football season, you will find me cheering on my App State Mountaineers at every home game!