Academic programs and resources enhance the overall classroom environment. However research over time has conclusively proven, that the single greatest factor that impacts student achievement in the classroom is the EDUCATOR. At Grady A. Brown Elementary, we are proud that our teachers and teacher assistants deliver high quality instructional lessons on a daily basis. We especially want to recognize the talents of our Nationally Board Certified Teachers and their commitment to excellence:
Gerri Roberts, Kindergarten Teacher
Mary Therese Deegan, 2nd Grade Teacher
Becky Kirkendall, 2nd Grade Teacher
Shannon Floyd, 3rd Grade Teacher
Beth Quick, 5th Grade Teacher
Susan Tripp, 5th Grade Teacher
Elaine Hightower, Literacy Teacher
Linda Hill-Wise, Resource Teacher
Diana Barefoot, AIG Teacher
Julie Rohrman, Music Teacher
Elizabeth McCue, Media Specialist
Lisa Vetrano, Guidance Counselor
Cheryl Davis, Instructional Technology Facilitator
We would also like to recognize our Nationally Board Certified Psychologist, Mabel Tyberg.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Larry Jaeger was voted Grady Brown’s teacher of the year for the 2011-2012 school year. He has over thirty years of experience teaching first, second and third grades and reading resource to fourth and fifth graders.
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Debbie Terrell was voted Grady Brown’s teacher assistant of the year for the 2011-2012 school year. Mrs. Terrell has worked for Orange County Schools for twenty-one years, the last eleven years at Grady Brown. Read More . . .
At Grady A. Brown Elementary, we embrace the philosophy of life long learning. We value higher education and know that great teachers are reflective practitioners. Therefore we want to commend the following staff members for having earned their Masters Degrees:
Diana Barefoot
Cheryl Davis
Anthony Folden
Ashley Hamlett
Freda Hicks
Linda Hill-Wise
Fay Jones
Susanna Joubert
Mollie Langston
Cynthia Lewis
Vangie Lunn
Elizabeth McCue
Margaret Noble
Beth Quick
Gerri Roberts
Julie Rohrman
Kristin Staley
Ayesha Swinton
Amanda Todd
Diane Trowbridge
Mabel Tyberg
Lisa Vetrano
Tenisha Williamson
Susan Wilson
One member of our staff has earned the highest and most esteemed Doctorate Degree. We congratulate her on this accomplishment and honor.
Elaine Hightower