Spotlight

Melanie Stephenson, 5th Grade Teacher, BCES

"Being a teacher is my own small way of giving back to my community. I am helping to shape the future one young mind at a time. If I can provide guidance to someone along the way, I have achieved my own success."

- Melanie Stephenson

Banks-Caddell Elementary School Principal Britt Lovelace

"I am an elementary principal because I want to see students learn, grow, and become valuable members of society. I enjoy fostering strong relationships with parents, ensuring they are part of the education process, which helps students succeed."

- Britt Lovelace

Banks-Caddell teacher Chelsea Hogue

"I have a love for teaching, learning, helping others, and spreading joy! I want my students to love school and love learning."

- Chelsea Hogue-Matkin

Katie Garrett, Teacher, Banks-Caddell Elem. School

"My main goal this school year is to believe in my student so much that they start to believe in themselves."

- Katie Garrett

Bailey Quigley, Teacher, Banks-Caddell Elem. School

"I have always felt it was my purpose to be an educator. My main goal for this upcoming school year is to create a love for learning."

- Bailey Quigley

Shyan Flack, Teacher, Banks-Caddell Elem. School

"My main goals for this school year are to keep P.E. fun and engaging so they enjoy exercising. I plan to achieve this by getting to know my students and learning the best ways to help them."

- Shyan Flack

Paige Allen, Teacher, Banks-Caddell Elem. School

"I enjoy using a variety of resources such as manipulatives and technology to engage my students in a positive classroom environment that supports each students needs and learning styles."

- Paige Allen

Morgan Gothard, Teacher, Banks-Caddell Elem. School

"I was inspired to be a teacher because I wanted to be on the proactive side and help students develop their social emotional learning."

- Morgan Gothard