Faculty & Staff

2007-2008 Faculty and Staff

Classroom Teachers Specialists Staff Members

Classroom Teachers

Pre-K and KINDERGARTEN

Jennifer Kleckley Pre-K

Jennifer Kleckley graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She taught one year in Louisiana and this is her first year teaching for Shelby County Schools.

Lisa Thomas

Mrs. Thomas graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Mississippi. She has taught kindergarten since then. Nine of those years she taught in Mississippi, and five years in New Mexico. She taught two years in Louisiana and joined Shelby County in August, 2002.

Kim Martin
Mrs. Martin graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis. She has been teaching for 17 years with Shelby County Schools.

Linda LiCause
Mrs. LiCause graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Norfolk State University in Virginia. She received a Master's Degree from Union University. She has been teaching for 13 years and has taught in Virginia Beach, VA, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico and now in Shelby County.

Heather Strong
Mrs. Strong graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis. She has been teaching kindergarten for Shelby County Schools since August of 2001.

Taneha Scott

Mrs. Scott graduated with a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from Mississippi State University. She has been teaching for nine years, two of those years with Shelby County Schools.

Katie McKinney
Katie McKinney graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. She also has a Master's Degree from Union University. She has been teaching for Shelby County Schools for 4 years.

Stephanie Spurlock
Ms. Spurlock received her Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from the University of Tennessee. She has been teaching in Shelby County Schools for 2 years.

FIRST GRADE

Deena Carter
Mrs. Carter graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Memphis. She has been teaching 11 years for Shelby County Schools.

Jan Cannon
Ms. Cannon graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis. Ms. Cannon has been teaching for 18 years with Shelby County Schools.

Jolie
Lofties
Ms. Lofties graduated with a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from the University of Memphis. She also has a +45 Degree from Cumberland University. She is certified grades K-8. Ms. Lofties has been teaching for 13years with Shelby County Schools.

Mary Beth King
Mrs. King graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Montevallo in Alabama.. She has been teaching for 15 years,11of those years with Shelby County Schools.

Ellen Gehrke
Mrs. Gehrke graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis. She has been teaching first grade for Shelby County Schools since August of 2004.

Michelle Bernero
Mrs. Bernero graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from
Indiana University. This is her third year teaching, but her first year
with Shelby County Schools.

Judy
Ryan
Mrs. Ryan graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis. She also attended the University of Memphis for her Master's Degree. Mrs. Ryan received a +45 Degree from Cumberland University. She has been teaching for 16 years with Shelby County Schools.

SECOND GRADE

Rilla
Smith
Mrs. Smith graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee. She also recieved a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from University of Tennessee and has completed graduate course work at the University of Memphis. She has been teaching for 21 years, 19 of those years with Shelby County Schools.

Liga McGahan
Mrs. McGahan graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Weber State University. She has been teaching for 25 years, 13 of those years with Shelby County Schools.

Elizabeth Raybeck
Mrs. Raybeck graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Alabama and attended Baylor University. Following many years of teaching in Europe, she has spent the last 16 years with Shelby County Schools.

Angela Turner
Mrs. Turner has a Bachelor's Degree from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been teaching for 12 years, 2 of those with Shelby County Schools.

Kerri Poole
Mrs. Poole graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis. She has been teaching for 5 years with Shelby County Schools.

Kim Stewart
Mrs. Stewart graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Lambuth College and also attended the University of Memphis. She has been teaching for 11 years, 8 of those years with Shelby County Schools.

THIRD GRADE

Susan Abernathy
Ms. Abernathy graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She received her Master's Degrees from Vanderbilt University. She has been teaching for 5 years, 3 of those years with Shelby County Schools.

Kathy Hauss
Mrs. Hauss graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis. She taught 8 years for Memphis City Schools. This is her second year with Shelby County schools.

Sheila Rapp
Mrs. Rapp graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis. She received her Master's Degree from Union University. She has been teaching for 12 years with Shelby County Schools.

Janet Reed
Mrs. Reed graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Little Rock University. She has been teaching for 24 years, 13 of those years with Shelby County Schools.

Cathy Dohmen
Mrs. Dohmen graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Memphis State University. She received her Master's Degree in Administration & Supervision from Trevecca College. Cathy received National Board Certification in 1998, then renewed her certification in the Fall of 2007. She has been teaching for 19 years with Shelby County Schools.

JoAnn Robinson

Ms. Robinson graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Post-Bacalaurate in Elementary Education from the University of Arizona. She has been teaching for 15 years, 9 of those with Shelby County.

Pam
White
Mrs. White graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Memphis.She also received her Master's Degree in Administration and Supervision from U or M. She has been teaching for 16 years with Shelby County Schools.

FOURTH GRADE

Kristin Sindorf
Ms. Sindorf graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Lipscomb University in Nashville. She is enjoying her first year teaching in Shelby County.

Heather Burton
Ms. Burton graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education. She received a Master's in Education from Christian Brothers University. This is Ms. Burton's first year teaching with Shelby County Schools.

Deanna
Goss
Ms. Goss graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from the University of Tennessee at Martin. She received her Master's degree and +30 Degree from Cumberland University. She also attended Tennessee State University. This year, Ms. Goss embarks on her 16th year with Shelby County Schools.

Peggy Hood
Mrs. Hood graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Memphis State University . She has been teaching for 27 years, 11 of those years with Shelby County Schools.

Dewyantit Roberson

Mrs. Roberson graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Delta State University. She has been teaching for 10 years, 5 years with Shelby County Schools.

Joy Price
Mrs. Price graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas-Tyler. She also attened the University of South Carolina and Washburn University of Topeka. She has been teaching for 13 years, 11of those years with Shelby County Schools

FIFTH GRADE

Shay Holmes
Mrs. Holmes graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Mesa College. She has been teaching for 18 years, 3 of those years with Shelby County Schools.

Sara Strickland
Mrs. Strickland graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Science in Administration and Supervision from the University of Tennessee at Martin. She has been teaching 6 years with Shelby County Schools, 4 of those years in middle school and 2 in elementary school.

Lori McCallum
Ms. McCallum graduated with a bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis. She has been teaching for 7 years with Shelby County Schools, 5 of those years in middle school and 2 in elementary school.

Adriana Rhea

Mrs. Rhea graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master of Science in Education from Old Dominion University in Virginia. She has been teaching for 12 years, 7 with Shelby County.

Bronzjuan Worthy
Mrs. Worthy graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Memphis State University. She has been teaching for 11 years with Shelby County Schools.

Specialists

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Linda Dotson	Mrs. Dotson graduated from Memphis State University with a Bachelor's in Fine Arts Degree. She has been teaching for 18 years with Shelby County Schools.
Jesse Hanks	Mrs. Hanks is currently in her seventh year as an art teacher. She has taught all grade levels K-12. She feels lucky to be in her third year as an Elementary art teacher with Shelby County Schools. Mrs. Hanks has a BFA from Delta State University. She received her Graduate teaching Degree from the University of Memphis. She is also the proud Mom of a three year old little boy.
Kathryn Parker	Ms. Parker received a Bachelor's Degree from Lambuth University with a major in Studio Art and a minor in Education. This is her second year to be teaching with Shelby County Schools.
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
Lynn Rushdi	Mrs. Rushdi graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor's Degree in Consumer Sciences. She earned her Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason University and her +45 from Union University. She taught 23 years in Virginia. This is her third year teaching in Shelby County.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Angie Knight	Ms. Knight graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from the University of North Alabama. She been teaching for 7 years with Shelby County Schools.
Mary Jane McAllister	Mrs. McAllister graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Illinois State University with a major in 7-12 Mathematics and minor in K-12 Music. She also attended the University of Memphis for her Master's of Science in Foundations of Education.. Mrs. McAllister has been teaching for 23 years, 21of those years with Shelby County Schools.
Rosalyn Lake
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Sylvia Noel	Ms. Noel graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Arkansas. She also attended the University of Central Arkansas for her Master's Degree. Ms. Noel has been teaching for 29 years, 16 of those years with Shelby County Schools.
Deena Burford	In 1974 Mrs. Burford graduated from Rocky Mountain High. She attended Graceland College in Iowa and graduated with a BA in Health and Physical Eduation with a teaching endorsement for grades K-12. In 1999, she received her Master's in Early Childhood Education from the U of M. She is married and has 3 sons.
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Marilyn Besteda K-3	Mrs. Besteda graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan. She has been teaching for 15 years, 2 years with Shelby County Schools.
Tamara Germany 3-5	Mrs. Germany graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Studies 7-12 from the University of North Alabama. She received her Special Education Endorsement K-12 from the University of Memphis. Mrs. Germany began her teaching career with Memphis City Schools in the SBCD-CDC program. She taught for MCS for seven years. She is beginning her 9th year as a teacher for Shelby County Schools, six of those years were at Appling Middle School as a regular resource teacher.
Elizabeth Wilson APEX	Ms. Wilson has been a Shelby County teacher for 20 years.She earned her BSEd and Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Memphis State University. She has taught in both elementary and middle schools in Collierville. Ms. Wilson has 2 daughters, 2 cats and 3 grandchildren.
Melissa Silveira CDC
Johnna Johnson Speech	Mrs. Johnson graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of New Mexico and a Master's of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Texas Women's University. She has been working as a speech clinician for 9 years.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
Shelly Misenheimer Spanish	Senora eme graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Language and Literature with a concentration in Spanish. She received a Master's in the Art of Teaching in Curriculum & Instruction with a concentration in Elementary Education. She studied in Spain at the University of St. Louis. This year begins her fourth year teaching Spanish.
Katherine Perry Spanish
Dana Seigel ESL	Mrs. Siegel gradated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education from St. Mary's Dominican College in New Orleans, Louisiana. While living and teaching in Los Angeles, CA, she earned a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, an English as a Second Language Credential, her Reading Recovery Teacher Leader Credential and completed doctoral course work in the area of Early Literacy Acquisition with a focus on intervention. She is now enjoying her second year at Sycamore.

Aimee Kohne Counselor
Ms. Kohne graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Mississippi. She has been in education for 5 years, 2 of those years with Shelby County Schools.

Fran Odom Counselor

Pam Laurenzi CTT
Mrs. Laurenzi graduated from Memphis State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She got her Master’s Degree from Memphis and has taught with the county in grades 5 through 8. She has been a CTT for 6 years and is assigned to Southwind Elementary, Collierville Middle and Sycamore Elementary.

Anne Zachry

Occupational Therapist

Ms. Zachry graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center with a B.S. in Occupational Therapy. She also graduated from the University of Memphis with a M.S. in Leadership and Policy Studies. She is working on her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. She has been working for SCS as an OT for 15 years..

Physical Therapist Carolyn Jackson

Staff Members

Attendance Secretary
Brenda Plunk

Financial Secretary
Laura Baxter

Medical Records Secretary
Theresa Wakefield

Special Education Clerk
Denise Conelly

Educational Assistant
Angie Beller

Educational Assistant
Amy Coleman

Educational Assistant
Usha Dontharaju

Educational Assistant
Shelia Langley

Educational Assistant
Tabitha McCadney

Educational Assistant
Sherry Murphy

Special Education Assistant
Amy Fudge

Special Education Assistant

Ashley Andereck

Special Education Assistant

Alfredia Mitchell

Special Education Assistant

Terri Zakrzewski

School Resource Officer
Officer Miller

Plant Manager
Jerry Myles

Cafeteria Manager
Shannon Davis

Pre-K and KINDERGARTEN
Jennifer Kleckley Pre-K	Jennifer Kleckley graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She taught one year in Louisiana and this is her first year teaching for Shelby County Schools.
Lisa Thomas	Mrs. Thomas graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Mississippi. She has taught kindergarten since then. Nine of those years she taught in Mississippi, and five years in New Mexico. She taught two years in Louisiana and joined Shelby County in August, 2002.
Kim Martin	Mrs. Martin graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis. She has been teaching for 17 years with Shelby County Schools.
Linda LiCause	Mrs. LiCause graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Norfolk State University in Virginia. She received a Master's Degree from Union University. She has been teaching for 13 years and has taught in Virginia Beach, VA, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico and now in Shelby County.
Heather Strong	Mrs. Strong graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis. She has been teaching kindergarten for Shelby County Schools since August of 2001.
Taneha Scott	Mrs. Scott graduated with a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from Mississippi State University. She has been teaching for nine years, two of those years with Shelby County Schools.
Katie McKinney	Katie McKinney graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. She also has a Master's Degree from Union University. She has been teaching for Shelby County Schools for 4 years.
Stephanie Spurlock	Ms. Spurlock received her Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from the University of Tennessee. She has been teaching in Shelby County Schools for 2 years.

FIRST GRADE
Deena Carter	Mrs. Carter graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Memphis. She has been teaching 11 years for Shelby County Schools.
Jan Cannon	Ms. Cannon graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis. Ms. Cannon has been teaching for 18 years with Shelby County Schools.
Jolie Lofties	Ms. Lofties graduated with a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from the University of Memphis. She also has a +45 Degree from Cumberland University. She is certified grades K-8. Ms. Lofties has been teaching for 13years with Shelby County Schools.
Mary Beth King	Mrs. King graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Montevallo in Alabama.. She has been teaching for 15 years,11of those years with Shelby County Schools.
Ellen Gehrke	Mrs. Gehrke graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis. She has been teaching first grade for Shelby County Schools since August of 2004.
Michelle Bernero	Mrs. Bernero graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University. This is her third year teaching, but her first year with Shelby County Schools.
Judy Ryan	Mrs. Ryan graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis. She also attended the University of Memphis for her Master's Degree. Mrs. Ryan received a +45 Degree from Cumberland University. She has been teaching for 16 years with Shelby County Schools.

SECOND GRADE
Rilla Smith	Mrs. Smith graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee. She also recieved a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from University of Tennessee and has completed graduate course work at the University of Memphis. She has been teaching for 21 years, 19 of those years with Shelby County Schools.
Liga McGahan	Mrs. McGahan graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Weber State University. She has been teaching for 25 years, 13 of those years with Shelby County Schools.
Elizabeth Raybeck	Mrs. Raybeck graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Alabama and attended Baylor University. Following many years of teaching in Europe, she has spent the last 16 years with Shelby County Schools.
Angela Turner	Mrs. Turner has a Bachelor's Degree from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been teaching for 12 years, 2 of those with Shelby County Schools.
Kerri Poole	Mrs. Poole graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis. She has been teaching for 5 years with Shelby County Schools.
Kim Stewart	Mrs. Stewart graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Lambuth College and also attended the University of Memphis. She has been teaching for 11 years, 8 of those years with Shelby County Schools.

THIRD GRADE
Susan Abernathy	Ms. Abernathy graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She received her Master's Degrees from Vanderbilt University. She has been teaching for 5 years, 3 of those years with Shelby County Schools.
Kathy Hauss	Mrs. Hauss graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis. She taught 8 years for Memphis City Schools. This is her second year with Shelby County schools.
Sheila Rapp	Mrs. Rapp graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis. She received her Master's Degree from Union University. She has been teaching for 12 years with Shelby County Schools.
Janet Reed	Mrs. Reed graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Little Rock University. She has been teaching for 24 years, 13 of those years with Shelby County Schools.
Cathy Dohmen	Mrs. Dohmen graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Memphis State University. She received her Master's Degree in Administration & Supervision from Trevecca College. Cathy received National Board Certification in 1998, then renewed her certification in the Fall of 2007. She has been teaching for 19 years with Shelby County Schools.
JoAnn Robinson	Ms. Robinson graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Post-Bacalaurate in Elementary Education from the University of Arizona. She has been teaching for 15 years, 9 of those with Shelby County.
Pam White	Mrs. White graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Memphis.She also received her Master's Degree in Administration and Supervision from U or M. She has been teaching for 16 years with Shelby County Schools.

FOURTH GRADE
Kristin Sindorf	Ms. Sindorf graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Lipscomb University in Nashville. She is enjoying her first year teaching in Shelby County.
Heather Burton	Ms. Burton graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education. She received a Master's in Education from Christian Brothers University. This is Ms. Burton's first year teaching with Shelby County Schools.
Deanna Goss	Ms. Goss graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from the University of Tennessee at Martin. She received her Master's degree and +30 Degree from Cumberland University. She also attended Tennessee State University. This year, Ms. Goss embarks on her 16th year with Shelby County Schools.
Peggy Hood	Mrs. Hood graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Memphis State University . She has been teaching for 27 years, 11 of those years with Shelby County Schools.
Dewyantit Roberson	Mrs. Roberson graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Delta State University. She has been teaching for 10 years, 5 years with Shelby County Schools.
Joy Price	Mrs. Price graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas-Tyler. She also attened the University of South Carolina and Washburn University of Topeka. She has been teaching for 13 years, 11of those years with Shelby County Schools

FIFTH GRADE
Shay Holmes	Mrs. Holmes graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Mesa College. She has been teaching for 18 years, 3 of those years with Shelby County Schools.
Sara Strickland	Mrs. Strickland graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Science in Administration and Supervision from the University of Tennessee at Martin. She has been teaching 6 years with Shelby County Schools, 4 of those years in middle school and 2 in elementary school.
Lori McCallum	Ms. McCallum graduated with a bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis. She has been teaching for 7 years with Shelby County Schools, 5 of those years in middle school and 2 in elementary school.
Adriana Rhea	Mrs. Rhea graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master of Science in Education from Old Dominion University in Virginia. She has been teaching for 12 years, 7 with Shelby County.
Bronzjuan Worthy	Mrs. Worthy graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Memphis State University. She has been teaching for 11 years with Shelby County Schools.

Aimee Kohne Counselor	Ms. Kohne graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Mississippi. She has been in education for 5 years, 2 of those years with Shelby County Schools.
Fran Odom Counselor
Pam Laurenzi CTT	Mrs. Laurenzi graduated from Memphis State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She got her Master’s Degree from Memphis and has taught with the county in grades 5 through 8. She has been a CTT for 6 years and is assigned to Southwind Elementary, Collierville Middle and Sycamore Elementary.
Anne Zachry Occupational Therapist	Ms. Zachry graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center with a B.S. in Occupational Therapy. She also graduated from the University of Memphis with a M.S. in Leadership and Policy Studies. She is working on her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. She has been working for SCS as an OT for 15 years..
Physical Therapist	Carolyn Jackson

Attendance Secretary	Brenda Plunk
Financial Secretary	Laura Baxter
Medical Records Secretary	Theresa Wakefield
Special Education Clerk	Denise Conelly

Educational Assistant	Angie Beller
Educational Assistant	Amy Coleman
Educational Assistant	Usha Dontharaju
Educational Assistant	Shelia Langley
Educational Assistant	Tabitha McCadney
Educational Assistant	Sherry Murphy
Special Education Assistant	Amy Fudge
Special Education Assistant	Ashley Andereck
Special Education Assistant	Alfredia Mitchell
Special Education Assistant	Terri Zakrzewski

Plant Manager	Jerry Myles
Cafeteria Manager	Shannon Davis