Mathematics

Mathematics

Kayla Calcote
Math Support Math Team Leader / Project Coordinator Leader

Thoroughly Meticulous, Family Obsessed, Sudoku Puzzler

“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” - Albert Einstein
Meet Kayla
Katy Boyd
Math Support Team Member

Math minded motivator, fitness instructor, mother of boys, sunshine seeking bird lover

"The most significant of changes are those that are made within."
Meet Katy
Patrick Scoggin, M.Ed.
Executive Director of Operations / Head Coach

Christian, Husband, Father, Runner, Outdoorsman

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." -African proverb.
Meet Patrick
Cindy Klages, M.Ed.
Math Team Leader & Head Coach

Christian, lifelong learner, research nerd, wife and mom, lover of chocolate and coffee, beach goer

“Believing in people before they have proven themselves is the key to motivating people to reach their potential.” - John Maxwell
Meet Cindy
Phyllis Hicks
Math Content Team Leader

Avid Competitor, Passionate Educator, Nerdy athlete, Completely devoted to faith and family

“One person in pursuit of excellence raises the standards of everyone around them. And, as they strive for greatness, they bring out the greatness in others. Be that one person today.” - Jon Gordon
Meet Phyllis
Stephanie Brewer
Math Support Team Leader

Energetic, Fiercely Positive, People Lover

"Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be." -Abraham Lincoln
Meet Stephanie
Adrienne Graham
Math Support Team Member

Resource Sharer, Binge Watcher, Lover of Football

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” -Mahatma Gandhi
Meet Adrienne
Amber Palmer
Math Support Team Member

World Traveler, Trivia Fanatic, Organization and Label Lover

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream" - C.S. Lewis
Meet Amber
Dodie Miller
Math Support Team Member

Encourager, Family-Focused, Lover of All Music

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” - Robert Louis Stevenson
Meet Dodie
Gabriel McPhearson, Ed.S.
US History, Biology, Math, & Special Education Support Team Member

Versatile, Christian, Family Oriented, Outdoor Enthusiast, Cuisine Connoisseur, Information Junkie

"No matter how hard it gets, stick your chest out, keep your head up and handle it." – Tupac Shakur
Meet Gabriel
Gaye Wilson
Math Support Team Member

Punctual and Purpose Driven, Dedicated Christian, Wife, Mother, and Friend, Love working in yard and exercising

"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men." - Colossians 3:23
Meet Gaye
Jordan Wood
Math & Science Support Team Member

Christ Follower, Boy Mom, Lover of Coffee and Carbs

”He who started a good work in you will carry it to completion." - Philippians 1:6
Meet Jordan
Joy Darley
Math Support Team Member

Organization fanatic, Promoter of conceptual understanding, Christian, Food & Fitness lover

“The EXPERT at anything was once a BEGINNER.” - Helen Hayes
Meet Joy
Kacey Ginn
Math Support Team Member

Enjoys researching about the brain, Loves to plan, Enneagram type 6

“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.” -Brene Brown
Meet Kacey
Lisa Smith
Math Support Team Member

Obsessively Punctual, Major Overthinker, Lover of Life!

“The most valuable resource that all teachers have is each other. Without collaboration our growth is limited to our own perspectives.” - Robert John Meehan
Meet Lisa
Lynn White
Math Support Team Member

Organized, Avid Gardener, Sweet Tooth for Chocolate

"Your time is the best gift you can give your children"
Meet Lynn
Rhonda Gaughf
Math Support Team Member

Encourager, Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, Sewer of Children’s Clothes

“We Can't Direct the wind, but We Can Adjust Our Sails” - Thomas S. Monson.
Meet Rhonda
Tracy Pruitt
ELA & Math Support Team Member

Enthusiastic Educator, Mentor, Christ Follower, Cancer Survivor, Traveler, Loyal Friend

“Every child deserves a champion – an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.” - Rita Pierson
Meet Tracy
Tiffany Phinisey
Math Support Team Member

Data-Driven, Culinary Savvy, Cat Lady

"In a world that wants me to whisper, I choose to yell" - Luvvie Ajayi
Meet Tiffany
Jeanette Mizerany
Math Support Team Member

Organized, Passionate Educator, Singer in the Church Choir, Scrapbooker, Lover of my grandchildren and all things Auburn!

“If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.”
Meet Jeanette
Dorothy Bell
Math Support Team Member

Energetic Collaborator, Fun Grandmother, Avid Bass Fisherman

“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.
Meet Dorothy
Johna Channell
Math Support Team Member

Constructivist at heart, Life-Long Learner, Christ-Centered, Mom, Wife, Writer, Reader, Mountain Lover, and Shih Tzu Mom

“People who add value to others do so intentionally. I say that because to add value, leaders must give of themselves, and that rarely occurs by accident.” John Maxwell
Meet Johna
Karen Hammond
Leadership, ELA & Math Support Team Member

Extremely Organized, Nature-Lover, Science Fiction Movie Buff

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." - Proverbs 22:6
Meet Karen
Sharon McMillan
Math Support Team Member

Patient educator, Family oriented, Passionate shower singer

“You never fail until you stop trying.” - Albert Einstein
Meet Sharon
Sunday Holmes
Math Support Team Member

Enthusiastic Motivator, Christ-Centered, Music Lover

“Wherever you are, be all there!” - Jim Elliot
Meet Sunday
Jessica Flynt
ELA, Math, Social Studies, ACT, & WorkKeys Support Team Member

Driven, problem-solver, Jesus follower, wife/mom, addicted to black coffee, & terrified of heights

"Nine-tenths of education is encouragement." - Anatole France
Meet Jessica
Kimberly Crane
Math Support Team Member

Passionate about math, learning & historical fiction; Faith, Family, Fun in that order!; Nap queen & loather of maple syrup!

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” - Maya Angelou
Meet Kimberly
Shannon Eubanks
Math, Science, & Leadership Support Team Member

Dedicated educator, Perpetual reader, Lover of games and puzzles

"Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end." - John Lennon
Meet Shannon
Jamie Lee
Math Support Team Member

Lifelong learner, boy mom, earring enthusiast

“There’s nothing you can do that can’t be done.” - The Beatles, ‘All You Need Is Love’
Meet Jamie
Mistie Thomas
Math Support Team Member

Organized, Encourager, MSU Bulldog Fan, Coke Zero and Shoe Addict

“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” - Dolly Parton
Meet Mistie
Susan Cochran
Math Support Team Member

Organized, Goal oriented, Diligent problem solver, Positive mentor, Family-Centered, a Member of the Catholic Faith

“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” - Saint Augustine
Meet Susan
Stacy McDaniel
Math Support Team Member

Math Enthusiast, Creative Collaborator, Motivated Gardener

"Integrity is making sure that the things you say and the things you do are in alignment." - Katrina Mayer
Meet Stacy
Sharon Maggio
Math Support Team Member

Task Oriented, Family Driven, Chocolate Connoisseur

“It’s not what we have in our life, but who we have in our life that counts” – J.M. Laurence
Meet Sharon
Lori Pippen
Math Support Team Member

Lifelong Learner, loyal wife & mother, humorously gifted

“Every child deserves a champion…” - Rita F. Pierson
Meet Lori
Penny Allen
Math Support Team Member

Energetic educator, Doting mother, Master trout fisherman

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall
Meet Penny
Cindy Benton
ELA & Math Support Team Member

Dedicated to Kids, Christian, Family Focused, Boat/Lake Lover, Wordle Fanatic

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” - Helen Keller
Meet Cindy
Jordan Sticker
Math & ELA Support Team Member

Passionate educator, Christ follower, Iced coffee connoisseur

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” - Psalm 73:26
Meet Jordan
Stacy Wooten
Math Support Team Member

Goal Setter and Getter, Protective Mama, Christmas movie addict, Jesus girl and craft lover

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, and hope for tomorrow."
Meet Stacy
Jacqueline Kelley
Math & Leadership Support Team Member

Motivator, Analytical thinker, Easygoing, Family-centered, Ice cream lover & kayak enthusiast!

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man: true nobility is being superior to your former self.” - Ernest Hemingway
Meet Jacqueline
Jessica Jeffers
Math Support Team Member

Passionate educator, Math nerd, Yogi in training

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” - Maya Angelou
Meet Jessica
Christel Baird
Math Support Team Member

Encouraging Collaborator, Data Enthusiast, Road Tripper, Roller Coaster Enthusiast

"Life is a journey, not a destination." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Meet Christel
Jennifer Meskenas
Math Support Team Member

Energetic Encourager, Creative Instructor, Passionate Momma Bear, Professional Camper, Cheesecake Connoisseur

"If it is in your heart, it shows in your spirit."
Meet Jennifer
Denise Dark
Math Support Team Member

Detail Oriented, Analytical, Passionate About Cooking and Farming

"Make a 1% improvement over the status quo each day and you will have been successful." - Justin Rhodes
Meet Denise
Gwynn James
Math Support Team Member

Obsessively organized, Dedicated Wife and Mom of three daughters, Coffee queen

"To find yourself, think for yourself." - Socrates
Meet Gwynn
Mirenda Hare
Math Support Team Member

Extremely enthusiastic, Loving wife and mother, Beach bum

“Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students.” - Charles Kuralt
Meet Mirenda
Loria Newsome
Math Support Team Member

Lifelong learner, Enthusiastic encourager, Consistent Bible studier, Dedicated grandmother, Green thumb

“There is no pit so deep, that God's love is not deeper still.” ― Corrie Ten Boom
Meet Loria
Diana Hurt
Math Support Team Member

Dependable, loyal, organized

Dog mom, reader, traveler

"Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" -Dr. Suess
Meet Diana
Kim Harris
Math Support Team Member

Positive, Full of energy, Mimi to one grandson, Jesus-lover, Scrapbooker

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” - Vivian Greene
Meet Kim
Susan Hathhorn
ELA & Math Support Team Member

innovative, enthusiastic reader, vegetarian, lifelong learner, technology nerd

"The expert at anything was once a beginner." - Helen Hayes
Meet Susan
Clarence Pettway
Math Support Team Member

Passionate Educator!

Family Guy/Enjoys Traveling

Research Nerd!

Can’t stop watching TikTok!

“Do not wait til the iron is hot. Make it hot by striking.” - William Butler
Meet Clarence
Aaron Hightower
Math & Leadership Support Team Member

Personable, Motivator, Believer in Servanthood, Very Family Oriented, Avid Pickleball Player

"Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others." - Danny Thomas
Meet Aaron
Lenora Patterson
Leadership & Math Support Team Member

Curious and reflective leader, Proud mom, Avid reader

"If your dreams don't scare you, they are too small." - Richard Branson
Meet Lenora
Julie Kelly
Math & ELA Support Team Member

Resourceful, Intuitive, Mother, Wife, Saved by Grace, Doodle Mom!

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” - Charles Dickens
Meet Julie
Jenna Adams
Math & ELA Support Team Member

Team player, detail and task oriented, devoted wife and mother to 2 girls, lover of travel, beach lover, plant lady, Goldendoodle mom

"What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." - Jane Goodall
Meet Jenna
Joan Martin
Math Support Team Member

Dedicated, Family oriented, proud grandmother, sports enthusiast, Beach lover and chocolate junkie

“Keep walking through the storm. Your rainbow is waiting on the other side.” - Heather Stillufsen
Meet Joan
Beverly Grant
ELA & Math Support Team Member

Dedicated, Detail oriented, Child of God, "GG" to 5, "Honey" to Twins

"Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love." - 1 Corinthians 13:13
Meet Beverly
Cara O’Toole
Math Support Team Member

Diligent, Resourceful, Supportive, Adventurous

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Meet Cara
Cindy Kelley
Math & ELA Support Team Member

Team-player, observant, Child of God, blessed grandmother (Ci), Junkin' junkie, travel enthusiast

"I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing.... that it all started with a dream and a mouse" - Walt Disney
Meet Cindy
Kayla Bell
Math Support Team Member

passionate educator, family focused, adventurist homebody

“It’s never too late to be what you might’ve been.” - George Eliot
Meet Kayla
Adrian Mayfield
ELA & Math Support Team Member

Energetic, reliable, and dedicated educator, generous personality, athletic footwear enthusiast and a lover of all things JSU Tigers

"Tell me and I will forget, show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand." - Benjamin Franklin
Meet Adrian
Elaine V. Berryman
Math Support Team Member

Punctual, Traveler, Super organized, Sea shell collector, Grammy of five girls!

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." - William James
Meet Elaine
Paula Reid
Math Support Team Member

Determined and Motivated, Enthusiastic Educator, 5K Hobbyist, Sunshine Obsessed, Loyal Friend

"I’m too positive to be doubtful, too optimistic to be fearful, and too determined to be defeated." (Author Unknown)
Meet Paula
Ebony Jones
Math Support Team Member

Resourceful educator, Amazing Mother, Crafty Entrepreneur, Tik Tok Foodie, Sci-Fi Movie Junkie

"Life is like a camera. Focus on the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot." - Unknown
Meet Ebony
Angela McKinnon
Math Support Team Member

Collaborator, Team Player, Christ Follower, Prayer Warrior, Dog Mom, Avid Reader

“One child, one teacher, one pen can change the world.” - Malala Yousafzai
Meet Angela
Mandy Goldman
Math Support Team Member

Enthusiastic about learning new things, God centered and grown boy mom, Artist and Gardener

"Enjoy the little things in life because one day you'll look back and realize they were the big things." - Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Meet Mandy
Kaycee Slay
Math Support Team Member

Energetic, organized educator, traveler, beach lover, crossfit enthusiast

"Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day." - Dalai Lama
Meet Kaycee
Cayla Breland
Math Support Team Member

Always early, hard-working, Mom and wife, beach lover, optimistic, CrossFit junky, coffee addict, can’t be still

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” - Jeremiah 29:11
Meet Cayla
Johna Channell
Math Support Team Member

Constructivist at heart, Life-Long Learner, Christ-Centered, Mom, Wife, Writer, Reader, Mountain Lover, and Shih Tzu Mom

"People who add value to others do so intentionally. I say that because to add value, leaders must give of themselves, and that rarely occurs by accident." - John Maxwell
Meet Johna
Samantha Herring
Math Support Team Member

Dedicated Educator, Student Motivator, Mother of three, Business owner, Weenie dog lover, Sports Fanatic

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Meet Samantha
Terri Mitchell
Math Support Team Member
Meet Terri
Rebecca Billingsley
ELA and Math Support Team Member

Versatile, team oriented, Mother of three, baking enthusiast, Flower lover

"The only impossible journey is the one you never begin." - Tony Robbins
Meet Rebecca
Becky Kite
ELA & Math Support Team Member

All things Early Childhood; Encouraging and Supportive; BeBe to nine grands; Thrifting Extraordinaire. Best meatloaf maker.

"If you keep your eyes open enough, oh, the stuff you will learn. Oh, the most wonderful stuff." - Dr. Seuss
Meet Becky
Cathy Wilson
Math Support Team Member

Passionate Educator, Christian, Auburn fan, Game Night Organizer

“Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today” - Roy T. Bennett
Meet Cathy
Natalie Pilcher Bomann
ELA, Math, & Science Support Team Member

Creative Thinker, Knowledge Seeker, Traveler, Proud Mother, Book Collector

"Children don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." - John Maxwell
Meet Natalie
Brooke Hall
Math Support Team Member

Analytical thinker, Data-driven, Beach lover, Starbucks addict

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” - Maya Angelou
Meet Brooke
LeDonnis P. Norwood, Ed.D
ELA & Math Support Team Member

Reflective leader, versatile, family-oriented, lover of God, Dallas Cowboys fanatic

"Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill
Meet LeDonnis
Aubry Mohead
ELA, Math, & Science Support Team Member

Loves reading a good book at the beach, Adores family time, Watching Bravo is my guilty pleasure!

“When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.”
Meet Aubry
Starla Bryars
ELA & Math Support Team Member

Family Oriented, Avid Reader, Christ Follower, Beach Bum, Mystery Enthusiast

"Accept what is, let go of what was, have faith in what will be." - Sonia Ricotti
Meet Starla
Sandra Gillespie
Math & Science Support Team Member

Motivator, Problem-Solver, Family-Oriented, Jesus-Lover, Humorous, Helper!

"We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach" - Romans 12:6
Meet Sandra
Teresa D. Sherrill
Science & Math Support Team Member

Devoted, Animal loving, music listening, family oriented Christian, coffee addict

“Education is not preparation for life; education is Life itself.” - John Dewey
Meet Teresa
Annie Weber
ELA & Math Support Team Member

Organized planner, Mom of three, Avid reader

“Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” – Anonymous
Meet Annie
Laura Robbins
ELA & Math Support Team Member

Kind collaborator, problem solver, Christ-centered, Family-focused, Loves to Kayak and Travel

“The starting point of all achievement is desire.” - Napoleon Hill
Meet Laura
Tamela Underwood
Math Support Team Member

Detail oriented, World Traveler, Lego Aficionado

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right!” - Henry Ford
Meet Tamela
Dr. La Shannon Hollinger
ELA, Math, & Science Support Team Member

Passionately driven, Pretty chill, Bunny Mum

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better!” - Maya Angelou
Meet Dr. La Shannon
Sharon A Montgomery
ELA, Math & Science Support Team Member

Hard worker, Dedicated Grandmother, Serious Recycler

“In all thy ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct thy paths.” - Proverbs 3:6
Meet Sharon
Brianne Kent
Math Support Team Member

Above and Beyond!; Boy mama; Professional napper

“You learn more from failure than from success. Don’t let it stop you. Failure builds character.” - Unknown
Meet Brianne
Cindy Tesreau
ELA, Math, & Leadership Support Team Member

Christ Focused, Lifelong Learner, Motivator and Effective Communicator, Quilt-Maker, and Tennessee River Lover!

“There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” - Mister Rogers
Meet Cindy
Sandra Copeland
Math Support Team Member

Systematically Organized, Music Buff, Wordle Wizard

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." - T. S. Eliot
Meet Sandra
Mrs. Debbie Roberts, M.Ed.
ELA, Math, & Science Support Team Member

Encouraging Collaborative Partner, Animal Lover, Dance is my therapy

“God gives his best to those who leave the choice to Him.” – Morgan Freeman, cowboy and my grandfather
Meet Debbie
Tracy Paleologos
Math Support Team Member

Adaptable, reflective, problem solver, Enjoy hiking, Nature lover and motocross mom

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
Meet Tracy
Marcie M. Bennett
Math Support Team Member

Theoretical thinker, food connoisseur, Tik Tok Dancer

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi
Meet Marcie
Kay Bigham
Math & Science Support Team Member

Punctual, Family Focused, Avid Traveler, Enthusiastic “Wanna” be Chef, Auburn Fan

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breaths away” - Maya Angelou
Meet Kay
Nicole Dobbins
Mathematics & English Support Team Member
Highly Dedicated, God-Fearing, Fire stick junkie
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill
Meet Nicole
Angela Riley
Mathematics, Science & ELA Support Team Member
Something Professional:Organizational Guru, Something Personal: Nature Enthusiast, Something Fun or Quirky: Bleeding Heart for Rescue Animals
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal. - Henry Ford
Meet Angela
Cindy Tesreau
Math, Leadership & ELA Support Team Member
Christ Focused, Lifelong Learner, Motivator and Effective Communicator, Quilt-Maker, and Tennessee River Lover!
“There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” - Mister Rogers
Meet Cindy

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