My philosophy of education and leadership is to provide an appropriate, challenging, safe and positive environment that fosters high academic expectations and self-discipline for all students. Our ultimate mission is to enable all students to become problem solvers and life-long learners.

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Education - University of Texas, Tyler
Master of Education - Stephen F. Austin State University
Mid-Management Certification - Stephen F. Austin State University

Experience:
Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal
Elementary Principal
OFFICE STAFF
Teri Bass, Principal   Todd Lawson, Counselor (Counselor's Website)
Dana Robertson, Assistant Principal   Carrie Warlick, PEIMS
Amanda Madden, Nurse   Kim Bradburry, Secretary
Cindy Brantley, Receptionist    
TEACHERS
Heather Gage, Pre Kindergarten   Denise Skender, Grade 4
Becky Henley , Kindergarten   Cheryl Strange, Grade 4
Megan Howard , Kindergarten   Laura Stripland, Grade 4
LaWanda Huckabay , Kindergarten   Judy Tomlin, Grade 4
Jennifer Sparks , Kindergarten   Kathy Crouch, Grade 5
Suzanne White , Kindergarten   Jane Lane, Grade 5
Stephanie Griffith , Grade 1   Ann Lowery, Grade 5
Denise Hill , Grade 1   Christy Shelley, Grade 5
Cheryl Kallenberger, Grade 1   Heather Smith, Grade 5
Michelle Kirkindoll, Grade 1   Roga Bowery, ESL
Sue Quinn, Grade 1   Janis Kirkpatrick, G/T & Literacy Coach
Jennifer Wood, Grade 2   Melissa Adamson, Music
Cindy Byrd, Grade 2   Ruthie Hardin, PE
Stephanie Cooley, Grade 2   Jason Heffner, PE & Coach
Mary Hinton , Grade 2   Kelli Stanford, Reading Recovery
Cindy Loven-Slaughter, Grade 2   Andrea Taylor, Reading Recovery
Jaye Burns, Grade 3   Diana Mitchel, Special Ed.
Shelley Barrow, Grade 3   Cheryl Ferguson, Special Ed.
Janie Farrer, Grade 3   Anetra Samples, Special Ed.
Rhonda Kirk, Grade 3   Jamie Berryhill, Title 1
Jennifer Neighbors, Grade 3   Marci Patterson , Kindergarten
Megan Dame, Grade 4    
SUPPORT PERSONNEL
Roy Dudley, Computer Lab Aide   Pam Bush, ISS
Barbara Kenna, Computer Lab Aide   Gregg Peoples, PPCD Aide
Monica Dear, Life Skills   Donna Walker, Reading Aide
Kim Alexander, SE Aide   Rachel James, Reading Aide
Catherine Cottrell, SE Aide   Pam Earley, Parent Liaison
Lynda Williams, SE Aide   Carla Martin, Dyslexia Aide
Anita Truitt, SE Aide   Tami Wood, Library Aide
Vicki McCubbin, PK Aide