Durant Independent School District

Durant Intermediate School

Our Faculty

Meet our professional educators

Faculty by Department - Under Construction

The following is a list of our faculty by these departments:

4th Grade | 5th Grade | 6th Grade | Content Mastery | Mini Courses, Gifted and Talented, and Physical Education

4th Grade

 

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JoLinda Emge , 4th Grade Teacher   Photo Coming Soon
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"A teacher guides, encourages, supports, and praises all achievements." This is Mrs. Emge's 3rd year in education.
Picture of Kim Podany Kim Podany, 4th Grade Teacher E-mail
Picture of Michelle DobbsMichelle Dobbs, 4th Grade Teacher   E-mail Photo Coming Soon
"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his or her influence stops." -- Henry Brooks Adams. This is Mrs. Dobb's 7th year in education.
Picture of Carie DryCarie Dry , 4th Grade Teacher   E-mail

Picture of Amy CaseAmy Case, 4th Grade Teacher   E-mail
"Every child can learn, and every child will learn if you find the right way to teach them."
This is Mrs. Case's 3rd year in education.

Picture of Carolyn KiddCarolyn Kidd, 4th Grade Teacher   E-mail
"I want my classroom to be a place where students want to come and learn. I feel that if students are happy about school, they will enjoy getting an education."
Mrs. Kidd has 23 years in education.
Picture of Suzanne WillisSuzanne Willis, 4th Grade Teacher   E-mail
If my students know that they are loved unconditionally, the "learning" will magically appear." Pure love is a willingness to give without a thought of receiving anything in return."
Picture of Arlene McKimArlene McKim, 4th Grade Teacher   E-mail
Picture of Donna SmithDonna Smith, 4th Grade Teacher   E-mail
This is Mrs. Smith's 21st year in education.
Picture of Lola WeaverLola Weaver, 4th Grade Teacher   E-mail

Picture of Terecia WebbTerecia Webb , 4th Grade Teacher   E-mail
"Learning can be fun!" Mrs. Webb is in her 18th year of teaching.

5th Grade

Picture of LaDawn BissonLaDawn Bisson, 5th Grade Math/Science  E-mail
"The classroom should be a safe and positive environment. I believe that all students should be provided with the best opportunity possible to learn and reach his or her full potential." This is Mrs. Bisson's 12th year in education.
Picture of Lori BourneLori Bourne, 5th Grade Math/Science   E-mail
"Our students are our most important resource. The coordinated effort between teachers, staff, parents and students will help ensure that this resource will reach its full potential." Mrs. Bourne's substitute teacher is Mrs. Liz Drew.
Picture of Lynette BourneLynette Bourne, 5th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies  E-mail
Picture of Kelly CookKelly Cook , 5th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies  E-mail
 

Picture of Mellissa SherrerMellissa Sherrer, 5th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies  E-mail
'If we succeed in giving the love of learning, the learning itself is sure to follow." -- John Lubbock. This is Mrs. Sherrer's 4th year in education.

Picture of Laurie CurtisLaurie Curtis , 5th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies  E-mail
"If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate."
Ms. Curtis has been in education for 21 years.
Picture of Curtis KitchesCurtis Kitchens, 5th Grade Math/Science   E-mail
"Children learn best from teachers who love kids."
Picture of Carolyn LawsonCarolyn Lawson, 5th Grade Math/Science   E-mail
"I want my students to become curious about the world around them, to ask questions, and search for answers. As a teacher, I want to give them the confidence and skills they need become problem solvers."
Picture of Kathy MooreKathy Moore, 5th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies   E-mail
"Every child should be allowed to feel self-worth and to see that success is attainable, to build a strong foundation in their character, and to develop their own skills to be productive and responsible individuals in the world around them."
Picture of Dot ScottDot Scott, 5th Grade Math/Science   E-mail
"Children retain what he or she learns by hands-on experiments. An old Chinese Proverb says: 'I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand.' "
Mrs. Scott has been in education 14 years.

6th Grade

Picture of Vicky AlfordVicky Alford, 6th Grade Reading   E-mail
"Effort is the key to learning. Children will learn if they try."
Mrs. Alford has been teaching for 32 years.
Picture of Kimberly ColeKimberly Cole, 6th Grade Social Studies   E-mail
"Take each student as far as you can in the time allotted. See each child as an individual with needs and concerns beyond the classroom."
Picture of Juanita DanielsJuanita Daniel, 6th Grade Language Arts   E-mail
"The best parts of my job are being present the moment the "light" comes on in my students, and hopefully, making a difference in their lives."
Mrs. Daniel has 27 years in education.
Picture of Sandi FeuerhelmSandi Feuerhelm, 6th Grade Math   E-mail
 

Picture of Barbara HardyBarbara Hardy, 6th Grade Science   E-mail
"Learning is a never-ending process. Let's make it enjoyable for ourselves and others throughout our lifetime."
Picture of Terrie JohnsonTerrie Johnson, 6th Grade Math   E-mail
"When one of my students is successful, then I have accomplished what I am trying to do. Oh, what a feeling!"
Picture of Stormie ReynoldsStormy Reynolds, 6th Grade Science   E-mail
Picture of Peggy SinorPeggy Sinor, 6th Grade Social Studies   E-mail
"Horizons can be broadened through education. Everyone must work toward teaching positive choices for our children. " Mrs. Sinor has 37 years in education.
Picture of Laura_Beth_LarkinLaura Beth Larkin , Art  E-mail

Picture of Melinda TuckerMelinda Tucker, 6th Grade Language Arts   E-mail
"I strive to treat each child as an individual. I believe in treating my students with love, respect, compassion and responsibility and I expect these in return from them."
Mrs. Tucker has been teaching for 39 years.

Content Mastery and Specialized Instruction

Picture not available at this timeWendy Johnson , Content Mastery   E-mail
"All children can learn." This is Mrs. Johnson's 11th year to teach.
Picture of Cynthia ArmorCynthia Armor, Content Mastery   E-mail
Picture of Delores ChemaitDelores Chemait, Content Mastery   E-mail
Picture of Sherry MurpheeSherry Murphee, Content Mastery   E-mail
"Most children are capable of achieving much more than we realize. The majority of children will rise to meet our expectations and we should constantly be striving to find ways to help every child be the best they can be."
Picture of Faye RobertsFaye Roberts, Content Mastery   E-mail
"Every child is unique and special. I believe every child can excel if you set high expectation for each of them. If you love them and give them high expectations and goals they will rise to that challenge."
 

Elective Courses, Gifted and Talented, and Physical Education

Picture of Paula HarpPaula Harp, Music   E-mail
"To show the students how important an education is and to help them achieve it."
Mrs. Harp has been teaching for 26 years.
Picture of Natalie JohnsonNatalie Johnson, Spanish  E-mail

Picture of Cheryl KriegerCheryl Krieger, Spanish   E-mail
"DIS students have the opportunity to develop the skills essential in learning another language. In addition, students will gain an insight into Hispanic culture, which will help prepare them for their future in the ever-changing world."
Picture of Helen LowranceHelen Lowrance, Gifted and Talented  E-mail
"To create an opportunity for learning so that knowledge gained by my students will enhance their desire to make a contribution to society." Mrs. Lowrance has 41 years in education.
Picture of Greg NewellGreg Newell, Physical Education   E-mail
This is Mr. Newell's 34th year in Education.
Picture of Lisa ReevesLisa Reeves, 5th Grade Music   E-mail
"I want my students to enjoy music while learning."
Picture of Paula HarpGlennis Ring, Physical Education   E-mail

Picture of Donna SeayDonna Seay, Art   E-mail
"I feel every student has an artist inside of them. Creativity is in everyone and must be developed in an environment where students are free to experiment without the fear of failure."
Mrs. Seay has 15 years in Education.
Picture of Steve WeaverSteve Weaver, Band   E-mail
"All students have a desire to learn. It is my responsibility to reach the largest number of students in the length of time I have them."
Picture of Zac WillinghamZac Willingham, Physical Education   E-mail

Meet our personnel

If you are looking for specific individuals at Durant Intermediate School, the following links will be helpful:

Administrators
Meet our assistant principal, counselors, and office staff
Principal
Meet our principal, Mr. Harrison