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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

: JoLinda Emge , 4th Grade Teacher Photo Coming Soon
E-mail: "A teacher guides, encourages, supports, and praises all achievements." This is Mrs. Emge's 3rd year in education.
Kim Podany, 4th Grade Teacher E-mail
Michelle 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.
Carie Dry , 4th Grade Teacher E-mail
Amy 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.

Carolyn 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.
Suzanne 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."
Arlene McKim, 4th Grade Teacher E-mail
Donna Smith, 4th Grade Teacher E-mail: This is Mrs. Smith's 21st year in education.
Lola Weaver, 4th Grade Teacher E-mail
Terecia Webb , 4th Grade Teacher E-mail: "Learning can be fun!" Mrs. Webb is in her 18th year of teaching.

5th Grade

LaDawn 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.
Lori 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.
Lynette Bourne, 5th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies E-mail Kelly Cook , 5th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies E-mail
Mellissa 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.
Laurie 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. Curtis Kitchens, 5th Grade Math/Science E-mail: "Children learn best from teachers who love kids."
Carolyn 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."
Kathy 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."
Dot 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

Vicky 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.
Kimberly 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."
Juanita 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.
Sandi Feuerhelm, 6th Grade Math E-mail

Barbara Hardy, 6th Grade Science E-mail: "Learning is a never-ending process. Let's make it enjoyable for ourselves and others throughout our lifetime."
Terrie 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!"
Stormy Reynolds, 6th Grade Science E-mail
Peggy 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.
Laura Beth Larkin , Art E-mail
Melinda 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

Wendy Johnson , Content Mastery E-mail: "All children can learn." This is Mrs. Johnson's 11th year to teach.
Cynthia Armor, Content Mastery E-mail
Delores Chemait, Content Mastery E-mail
Sherry 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."
Faye 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

Paula 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.
Natalie Johnson, Spanish E-mail
Cheryl 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."
Helen 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.
Greg Newell, Physical Education E-mail: This is Mr. Newell's 34th year in Education.
Lisa Reeves, 5th Grade Music E-mail: "I want my students to enjoy music while learning."
Glennis Ring, Physical Education E-mail
Donna 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.
Steve 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."
Zac Willingham, Physical Education E-mail