Durant Independent School District

Northwest Heights Elementary School

Our Faculty

Meet our professional educators

Faculty and Staff by Department


Pre-Kindergarten
| Kindergarten | 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | Specialized Education | Broadened Curriculum



If you are looking for specific individuals at Northwest Heights Elementary School,
the following links will be helpful:


 

Pre-Kindergarten students learn early computer skills

Parent Appeciation
We truly appreciate the parents of our students, who support teachers and what is best for student learning.
Thank you, NWH parents!

Pre-Kindergarten/Early Childhood

Janet Corley
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher   e-mail
Rachel Davis
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher   e-mail
Connie Lambert
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher   e-mail
Molly James
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher   e-mail
Holly Shattuck
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher   e-mail
 

Cookie Crawford
Kirby Eldenburg
Tiffany Hatch
Julie Lindley
Christy Mullens
Early Childhood Assistants
 

A Kindergarten student builds a gingerbread house with her Mom. Kindergarten Students at Rise & Shine learn the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem, Oklahoma's State Song and flag salute, as well as, appropriate behavior for members of an audience.

Kindergarten


KINDERGARTEN WEBSITE

Amber Foster
Kindergarten Teacher   e-mail
Celinda Garner
Kindergarten Teacher   e-mail
Kim Kapchinsky
Kindergarten Teacher   e-mail
Vickie Piearcy
Kindergarten Teacher   e-mail
 
Valerie Weathers
Kindergarten Teacher   e-mail
 
Lisa Whitley
Kindergarten Teacher   e-mail
 
Jessica Mitchell
Lhauren Story
Kindergarten Assistants

 

 
1st grade students take time out of their busy learning day for some fun

A Bad Case of the Stripes
In the spring of 2011, Ms. Gosnell had a bad case of the stripes. Luckily, she quickly recovered with the help of some of her first grade friends.

First Grade

FIRST GRADE WEBSITE

Sherri Anderson
1st grade Teacher   e-mail
Beth Bean
1st grade Teacher   e-mail
Shara Davis  
1st grade Teacher   e-mail
 
Nancy Johnson
1st grade Teacher   e-mail
Brittany Tucker  
1st grade Teacher   e-mail
Karen Rowland  
1st grade Teacher   e-mail
 
 
Suzanne Cryer
Oralia Garcia
Tonia Tomson
1st grade Assistants
 
2nd grade students learn geology by classifying rocks

Top AC Math Students
These 2nd grade students mastered over 200 math objectives: Jeffrey C., Dillan S., Zoe L., Lauren H., James M., Caleb W., Matthew G., Josh S., Madyson I., Kassidy R., Landry S., Aaron S., and Brennon L.
SHINING STARS IN MATH!

Second Grade

 
Valerie Crabtree website
2nd grade Teacher   e-mail
Lori Harrison   website
2nd grade Teacher   e-mail
April Hime
2nd grade Teacher   e-mail
JoAnn Miles website
2nd grade Teacher   e-mail
Leanna Olson   website
2nd grade Teacher   e-mail
 
 
3rd grade students sing in a Veterans Day performance

Top AC MATH Students
These 3rd grade students mastered over 450 math objectives: Avery B., Jose A., Parker L., Vivian T., Jazen M., Jilliann M., Kelsie E., Karli W., Madi K., Paige G., Kaylee B.
Wow! Rockin' MATH skills!

Third Grade

Natalie Blackburn   website
3rd grade Teacher   e-mail
Mary Pat Davis
3rd grade Teacher   e-mail
Sandra Garner  website
3rd grade Teacher   e-mail
 
Elaine Sawyers   website
3rd grade Teacher   e-mail
 
 
 

A specialized education student celebrates with fellow students at an outdoor ceremony

The NWH 2nd & 3rd grade TRACK team participated in a local track meet and won many medals while working together!
We are proud of our NWH TEAM!

Specialized Education

Patty Bowen
Specialized Education Teacher   e-mail
Laura Claborn
Specialized Education Teacher   e-mail
Mary Jo Dobbins
Specialized Education Teacher   e-mail
Robyne White
Specialized Education Teacher   e-mail
Brandi Phillips
Physical Therapy

Amber Holt
Ann Deitrich
Margie Webb
Specialized Education Assistants
 
 
Ms. Ballard's class enjoys a snack after some fun exercise in physical education class

100% Mieage Club
We are proud of our 2nd and 3rd grade students who achieved 100% participation by May 2011 in one of our school programs to promote healthy living. Each student ran/walked 10 miles around our campus track and received an NWH Mileage Club t-shirt.
Way to go!

Broadened Curriculum

Nikki Aguero
Spanish Teacher   e-mail
Nancy Breon
Computer Teacher   e-mail
Tanya Lindley
Library Media Specialist   e-mail
Margie Brown
Library Assistant
 
Joan Wright
Music Teacher   e-mail
Cindy Ballard   webpage
Physical Education Teacher   e-mail
Dianna Dale
Physical Education Assistant
 

Meet our personnel

 

Principal
Ms. Carrie Gosnell
email
Lisa Jestis email
Counselor
Amanda Sprouse email
Secretary
Suzanne McDonald email
Receptionist
Brittany Northcutt email
Nurse
Michelle Cagle
ISS Manager
Geary Beshirs II
Gayle Dollar
Day Custodians
Megan McBride
Cody Oliver
Evening Custodians