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Pike Road Education Matters
February is the month of love, and we love the things that are happening in Pike Road Schools! We have just named our teachers of the year. They are elected at each school by the faculty, so it is a tremendous honor to be selected. Our Pike Road Elementary School Teacher of the Year is Jessica Gamble, our Pike Road Intermediate School Teacher of the Year is Quinetta Phillips-Howard, our Pike Road Junior High Teacher of the Year is Brooke Morris, and our Pike Road High School Teacher of the Year is Michelle Morris. Congratulations to all! We then had a panel hold interviews with each school’s Teacher of the Year to select a system Elementary Teacher of the Year and Secondary Teacher of the Year. We are proud to announce that Pike Road Elementary Teacher of the Year is Jessica Gamble, and Pike Road Secondary Teacher of the Year is Michelle Morris! We know these outstanding educators will represent us well as they proceed in the state Teacher of the Year selection.
The Pike Road Board of Education has approved a sales contract for 100 acres of land near the corner of Vaughn Road and Wallahatchie Road. We are currently in a due diligence period and, if all works out, could close on the land this spring. We are excited to be moving forward in the process of building a high school for Pike Road!
Pike Road Schools has the finest
educators anywhere, and they have proven their dedication to our students through pitching in to do whatever is necessary to keep schools open and students learning
during COVID. It has paid off, as Pike Road
students had the third highest growth in achievement scores in Alabama last year. The Pike Road Board of Education recognizes the extra work being done to cover the classes and the job duties of those who have to be out due to sickness or isola-
tion time. The board passed a $500 COVID
extra duty supplement to recognize the outstanding work being done and the commitment to our children’s education.
The Pike Road School System continues to grow in size and achievement. Take the time to notice the outstanding achievements of our students as they continue to think, innovate, and create!
Chuck Ledbetter has been an educator for 30 years. He earned a B.A. in history from Auburn University; a Masters of Education in history from AUM; and a doctorate in educational leadership from Auburn University. Ledbetter was a history teacher for 11 years, an assistant principal, a middle school principal, a high school principal, assistant superintendent for curriculum and for finance, and is in his 11th year as a superintendent. He is married to Kim and has three daughters, two sons-in-law, and five grandchildren.
Pike Road Schools Celebrates Teachers of the Year
Jessica Gamble, PRES Teacher of the Year and the PRS District Elementary Teacher of the Year. She teaches Kindergarten at Pike Road Elementary School.
Michell Morris, PRHS Teacher of the Year and PRS District Secondary Teacher of the Year. She is a Career Technologies teacher at Pike Road High School.
Brooke Morris, PRJHS Teacher of the Year. She is a Title I Intervention Teacher.
Quintetta Phillips-Howard, PRIS Teacher of the Year. She is a 4th Grade Teacher at Pike Road Intermediate School.
Pictured: All four teachers of the year with Dr. Charles Ledbetter.
Macon East Attends AISA District Science Fair
Ashley Davis, Caden Luis, Kwesi Jernigan, Sophie Clark, Christian Mc-
Galliard and Maggie Whatley recently represented Macon East Academy at AISA District Science Fair. McGalliard won third place in Biological Science at the District Science Fair with his project titled “5 Second Rule – Truth or Myth.”
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Macon East First-Graders Enjoy Reading with Larry
Macon East Academy’s first-grade teacher, Victoria Smith, has partnered with Mary Hughes from the Montgomery Humane Society, and her therapy dog, Larry. Together they have been teaching the students about pet responsibilities and dog safety, and are practicing their reading skills as well. Students get to meet and read each week with Larry one-on-one. As they are reading their library books to Larry, he helps calm any anxiety that they may be feeling with reading because he is such a good listener.
“This is a great opportunity that helps our first-graders become stronger readers as they build up their confidence,” Smith said. “We look forward to our time with Mrs. Mary and Larry every week!”
PRS Students Speak with Board of Education
Students went to speak with the State Board of Education about why Gifted Education is important. They were invited by Dr. Eric Mackey, State Superintendent, and were accompanied by their principal, Dr. Bonnie Sullivan, and Director of Teaching and Learning, Ms. Tiffany Yelder. They participated with students from other schools in our area.
Pictured: Dr. Bonnie Sullivan,
Theron Hurston, Haynes Hurston, Brayden Yelder, Ms. Tiffany Yelder.
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Prattville Primary Secretary Honored
Laurie Wesley of Prattville Primary School was recently named Secretary of the Year. She helps make PPS a great school each and every day.
Book Authors Visit Billingsley Students
Billingsley School third-graders met with the authors of North’s Pole, a book about an elf finding her perfect job at the North Pole. The authors discussed how they became writers and encouraged the students to create ideas and write them down. The authors read their book, which is now published and distributed through Amazon, and conducted a questionand-answer session for the students. The third-graders asked about the writing process and how the sister authors began their writing career. Students were excited about sharing their writing ideas after talking with the authors.
Due to a rise in COVID cases, Prattville Junior High had to go virtual for a week in January. Each day, each teacher held a Zoom session available for students to keep up with assignments, ask questions, and interact with other students and their teachers. During a recent shutdown, Batman made a special appearance for the PE Zoom session at PJHS. A shoutout to all the teachers out there making the magic happen!
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Pine Level Students Learn Basic Coding
Pine Level’s fourth-grade students learned the basics of coding in Mrs. Gregory’s class. Students used the Code and Go Robot mouse kit to learn the basic steps in programming and moved a mouse through mazes the students designed. The students were able to use kits that PLES received through a collaboration with the Civil Air Patrol.
PPS Names Luker Teacher of the Year
Prattville Primary School first-grade teacher Pami Luker has been named one of Autauga County’s Teachers of the Year.
Pine Level Goes Virtual
Pine Level Elementary students went virtual for seven days in January. While virtual learning is challenging and certainly not ideal, Pine Level teachers and students made the most of the situation. During these days, students received their instruction through the Schoology platform. Teachers met with their students over Zoom to deliver instruction. This student found her favorite place and set up camp to do her schoolwork!
The Little Prince by BalletX
Saturday, March 26 ³ 7:30 p.m.
Prattville Primary Students are Generous!
Prattville Primary School students contributed $5,169.80 to Rice Bowls. That equals 15,500 meals to orphaned children or roughly 22 truckloads of locally sourced food.
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PLES Students Conduct Physics Experiments
The students in Mrs. Gregory’s gifted class at Pine Level Elementary spent the first semester learning about force and motion. The students conducted experiments on physics and the three laws of motion each week in class. They then were asked to design, build,and share a roller coaster model with their peers. Students used the Engineering Design Process as they designed, problem solved and created.
Prattville Junir High School Parents Rock
When Prattville Junior High students returned from semester break, parents teamed up to provide breakfast for the teachers. A bagel and cup of coffee warmed tummies and hearts.
We are so grateful for the great support from our community. Thank you to all those who send a positive message and support local educators. Your kindness goes a long way!
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