Hello! I am Mrs. Ard and this 2025-2026 school year will be my third year teaching first grade! I also taught third grade for five years here at Hilltop Elementary. I received my B.S. in Elementary/Special Education from Middle Georgia State University in 2018 and have taught at Hilltop ever since. I am so excited for this school year! Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and your child this school year. It is going to be a great year!