Before coming to Woodlawn, Mrs. Essien worked at Georgia Tucker Elementary School.  I came to Woodlawn Elementary in 1997 in which my teaching assignment began in the fourth grade.  I have also taught second grade in which I have truly enjoyed at one time.  I am now presently teaching kindergarten which is a true blessing to be today. I am currently teaching all the subjects such as math, reading, phonics, social studies, and science. 

Mrs. Essien has one daughter named Daija.  She was once a Woodlawn Elementary student during her younger days.  She also was one of the few students who was able to attend the first Pre-Kindergarten class at Woodlawn in 2004.  Daija now attends the University of Lousisana at Monroe and is a member of the ULM Hawkline Dance Team in which she has the oppourtunity to perform at the football, basketball and other various events held throughtout the year.