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I live in St. Augustine, FL. I have three children: Wesley in 10th grade, Penelope in 6th grade, and Mirabelle in 2nd grade. My husband David and I have been married for 24 years. We also have a wonderful old chocolate Labrador named Autumn. We moved to Florida in October of 2021 and are loving life here.

I previously taught 4th grade for 5 years in California until we moved to Florida. I was a Guest Teacher for St. Johns County School District and taught in classrooms from PreK to 8th grade since 2023. Then, in December 2024, I accepted a full-time 5th-grade teaching position. I have a full teaching credential in California and Florida. I graduated from CSU Sacramento with a major in Child Development and then completed a teaching credential program at CSU Fresno. Before this, I taught at a school for children with Autism.

I am a Girl Scout troop leader for both of my girls. My children are also involved in football, lacrosse, cheerleading, and piano. I love baking, puzzles, watching movies, and having adventures with my family.

Ali Hickman is an English Language Arts educator with a background in high school teaching, curriculum development, and individualized student support. She graduated from Miami University of Ohio with a degree in Integrated Language Arts Education and previously taught English at Bishop Fenwick High School in Ohio.

Ali is passionate about helping students develop confidence in their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. She especially enjoys building relationships with students and finding creative ways to make literature and language arts engaging and accessible.

Outside of teaching, Ali enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children.

I am a passionate educator with over eight years of experience working with students in K–12 and higher education. My experience includes teaching, academic advising, and student mentoring, with a focus on helping students prepare for college, explore career options, and reach their goals. As a proud first-generation college graduate, I understand the importance of having the right guidance and support. I enjoy helping students build confidence, become more independent, and discover their potential as they embark on their academic and professional journeys.

Fun fact: I’ve had the opportunity to teach abroad in Ghana, West Africa, which has enriched my perspective on education and working with students from diverse backgrounds.

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