Hello! My name is Brandi Schwartz, and this is my third year as the instructional coach at Belair. This will be my eighteenth year in education. Before joining the Belair team I taught at Lawson Elementary for eight years. I spent four of those years as a 5th grade teacher and four serving K-5 students as a reading specialist. Before that, I taught both 3rd and 4th grade in nearby districts. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, a Masters Degree in Elementary Administration, and a Masters Degree in Reading Instruction. I live in Jefferson City with my husband, Doug, and our two children. Our daughter, Ellie, is thirteen years old and our son, Will, is eight years old. We also have a four year old aussiedoodle named Bailey. I love to read, spend time outside, and spend time with my family. I am looking forward to another great year at Belair!