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:


** Nationally Certified Teacher

 

Pre-Kindergarten students learn early computer skills

Students are rewarded for demonstrating good character through our Magic Triad Program and the local Fraternal Order of Police. Fine NWH citizens recognized above are Shaylee I., Morgan P., Kobe C., Francisco A., and Paige M. pictured with Officers Jason Hathcoat and Ronald Williamson.

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
Cookie Crawford
Holly Shattuck
Melissa Stout
Christy Mullens
Early Childhood Assistants
 

A Kindergarten student builds a gingerbread house with her Mom. Northwest Heights kindergarteners showed their support by waving their American flags in memory of the tragedy on September 11, 2001.

Kindergarten

Celinda Garner
Kindergarten Teacher   e-mail
Kim Kapchinsky
Kindergarten Teacher   e-mail
Janie Pennington
Kindergarten Teacher   e-mail
Hadley Tolle website
Kindergarten Teacher   e-mail
** Lisa Whitley website
Kindergarten Teacher   e-mail
 
Tiffany Hatch
Kindergarten Assistant
 
 
1st grade students take time out of their busy learning day for some fun

Kiwanis Terrific Kids in 1st grade for January are Kassidy R., Madison R., Rylee R., Noah G., Isaac A., Jason B., Chloe G., Selena H., Tagen J., Kaleb F., Gavin K., Mia G., and Maddison T. (not pictured) pictured with Kiwanians Jeremy Rowland and Sara Milam.
Super Job!

First Grade

Sherri Anderson   website
1st grade Teacher   e-mail
Beth Bean   website
1st grade Teacher   e-mail
Pam Buntz   website
1st grade Teacher   e-mail
April Hime   website
1st grade Teacher   e-mail
Nancy Johnson   website
1st grade Teacher   e-mail
Joyce Northcutt   website
1st grade Teacher   e-mail
 
Oralia Garcia
Tonia Hickman
Lenora Presley
1st grade Assistants
 
2nd grade students learn geology by classifying rocks

Kiwanis Terrific Kids in 2nd grade for January are Isabelle C., Braxton B., Alex J., Blake B., Trinity C., Jeffrey S., Morgen P., Shelby B., Joanna L., Peyton H., Trevor C., Rylee H., Brian M., Megan G., and Lynia H. (not pictured).
Fantastic!

Second Grade

 
Valerie Crabtree website
2nd grade Teacher   e-mail
Lori Harrison   website
2nd grade Teacher   e-mail
Connie Manning   website
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

Kiwanis Terrific Kids in 3rd grade for January are Cody E., Jenny S., Kash E., Kiercy S., Matthew G., Bobby W., Barrett B., Hayden D., Kelsie K., Isaiah H., and Bryson J.
Way to go!

Third Grade

Mary Pat Davis
3rd grade Teacher   e-mail
Sandra Garner  website
3rd grade Teacher   e-mail
Elaine Sawyers   website
3rd grade Teacher   e-mail
Tara Sheid  
3rd grade Teacher   e-mail
 
Nikita Williams
3rd grade Teacher   e-mail

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

The NWH Crew performed Pirates of the Seven Seas in the Music and Arts Festival at SOSU and won the grand prize!
We are proud of our NWH Crew!

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

Suzanne Cryer
Mary Ellis
Chelsie Turner
Margie Webb
Specialized Education Assistants
 
 
Ms. Ballard's class enjoys a snack after some fun exercise in physical education class

2009-2010 Hoop Shoot Winners
for NWH are Haley M., Brantly H., Keyondra W., and Bentley S.
Coaches Cindy Ballard and Dianna Dale are very proud of their NWH athletes.

Broadened Curriculum

Nikki Aguero   website
Spanish Teacher   e-mail
Tammy Cooper
Computer Teacher   e-mail
Tanya Lindley
Library Media Specialist   e-mail
Cynde Chase
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. Cindy Newell
email
** Lisa Jestis email
Counselor
Susie McIntire email
Secretary
Amanda Sprouse email
Receptionist
Brittany Northcutt email
Nurse
Margie Brown
ISS Manager
Sue Hutcherson
Day Custodian
Gary Beshirs II
Randall Spillar
Night Custodian