My philosophy is to set high goals for my students. The higher the goals, the more they achieve. Every child has the potential to be the best they can be. Not every child is a straight-A student, but can be the best they are capable of being. Expect high, achieve high!!
Personal Information:
About Me:
This is my thirty-third year to teach school. I have taught grades one through six. My favorite was second grade, but moved to third (again) 11 years ago. I plan to stay here until I retire.
College and Degrees:
Southern Baptist College (now Williams Baptist College)--Associatein Arts
Ouachita Baptist University--BSE
ArkansasState University--post-graduatework, no degee
Activities:
Baseball!! I love the Memphis Redbirds and the St. Louis Cardinals. I try not to miss any games the Redbirds play in Memphis.
Favorite Books:
Too many to list!
Interests:
Baseball
Cooking
Reading
Employment History:
2 years at Wheatley Elementary School,
Wheatley, AR; 20 years in the Forrest City School District; in my 11th year at Marion Elementary, Marion, AR
Why Do I Teach?:
I love children. I love to try to encourage them to be the best they can be.