In grades 1-6 we build mastery of core knowledge through instruction in language, math, reading, social studies, science, spelling, and phonics. The SMILA® approach is used in the lower grades to teach language arts. Reading skills are evaluated using the STAR diagnostic program and are enhanced with the use of Accelerated Reader®. Basic research skills and reading appreciation are developed through visits to our library and computer lab. Math skills are reinforced through the Accelerated Math® program in grades 3-6. Specialists teach Bible, music, art, physical education, computer, Spanish, chorus, and band.

Daily devotionals and prayer, Bible study, and weekly chapel services encourage spiritual growth. Teachers weave Biblical truths into subject matter and learning activities on a consistent basis.

A full-time elementary guidance counselor provides support for students and acts as a liaison with parents when students need special assistance in learning or social adjustment.

Exceptionally talented and creative students in grades 2-5 participate in the ACT (Accent on Creative Thinking) program.

We also offer a full-range of co-academic activities to encourage students to develop their own talents, interests, and self-motivation. These include intramural soccer, basketball, t-ball, and coach-pitch baseball.

In addition to the intramural athletic programs, competitive teams in the 5th and 6th grade participate in the following sports:
   •Girls' Volleyball
   •Boys' Football
   •Girls' & Boys' Basketball
   •Boys' Baseball
   •Girls' Softball
   •Girls' & Boys' Cross Country

 

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Elementary Faculty

 

Judy B. Arthur (Photo)

         Courses: Elementary Computer Grades 1-4, Elementary Spanish Grades 1-6

         Education: Belhaven College - B.S.

         First Year at SBEC: 2003

         Hobbies:  Reading, training my dog, knitting

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1430

         E-mail: jarthur@sbectrojans.com

 

Misty Azzone (Photo)

         Courses: Elementary P.E., Assistant Elementary Athletic Director

         Education: University of Mississippi - B.A., M. A.

         First Year at SBEC: 2002

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1441

         E-mail: mazzone@sbectrojans.com

 

Emily Bailey (Photo)

         Courses: 3rd & 4th Grade REACH

         Education: University of Mississippi - B.A., M. Ed

         First Year at SBEC: 1998

         Hobbies:  Fishing, hunting and gardening

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1355

         E-mail: ebailey@sbectrojans.com

 

Cindy Barnes (Photo)

         Courses: 5th & 6th Grade REACH

         Education: Arkansas State University - B.S.E., M.S.E.

         First Year at SBEC: 2002

         Hobbies: shopping, spending time with my family

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1362

         E-mail: cbarnes@sbectrojans.com

 

Ashley Bledsoe (Photo)

         Courses: 4th Grade

         Education: University of Mississippi - B.A.

         First Year at SBEC: 2007

         Hobbies: shopping, scrapbooking, chocolate

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1361

         E-mail: abledsoe@sbectrojans.com

 

Renee Camp (Photo)

         Courses: 1st Grade

         Education: University of Mississippi - B.S., M.A.E.

         First Year at SBEC: 2002

         Hobbies: gardening, reading, traveling, scrap booking

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1325

         E-mail: rcamp@sbectrojans.com

 

Jan Carnall (Photo)

         Courses: Elementary Music and Art

         Education: Millikin University - B.M.E.

         First Year at SBEC: 2003

         Hobbies: scrapbooks, choral singing, drawing, cooking, designing living spaces

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1315

         E-mail: jcarnall@sbectrojans.com

 

Robin Cox (Photo)

         Courses: Elementary Assistant Pre1st - 3rd Grade

         First Year at SBEC: 2000

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1432

         E-mail: rcox@sbectrojans.com

 

Wendy Cox (Photo)

         Courses: 5th Grade

         Education: Crichton College - B.A.

         First Year at SBEC: 2004

         Hobbies: singing, church activities, shopping, smocking

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1363

         E-mail: wcox@sbectrojans.com

 

Denise Davis (Photo)         

         Courses: Pre-First Grade

         Education: Union University - B.S., University of Mississippi - M.A.

         First Year at SBEC: 1993

         Hobbies:  scrap booking

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1424

         E-mail: ddavis@sbectrojans.com

 

Jeanne Franklin (Photo)

         Courses: 5th & 6th Grade Choir

         Education: Illinois State University - B.A.

         First Year at SBEC: 2007

         Hobbies:  reading, playing guitar, gardening, singing

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1402

         E-mail: jfranklin@sbectrojans.com

 

Beth Hall (Photo)     

         Courses: 1st Grade

         Education: Mississippi State University - B.S.

         First Year at SBEC: 2001

         Hobbies: scrap booking, stamping, reading

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1323

         E-mail: bhall@sbectrojans.com

 

Beckie Hopkins (Photo)

         Courses: Elementary Library

         Education: Vanderbilt University - B.S., Union University - M.A.Ed.

         First Year at SBEC: 1996

         Hobbies: cooking, reading

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1345

         E-mail: bhopkins@sbectrojans.com

 

Sherri Howard (Photo)

         Courses: Elementary Athletic Director, Asst. Varsity Volleyball Coach

         Education: Southwest Baptist University – B.S.

         First Year at SBEC: 2002

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1423

         E-mail: showard@sbectrojans.com

 

Leah Huie (Photo)

         Courses: 5th & 6th Grade Reach Assistant

         First Year at SBEC: 2005

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1362

 

Tracye Keenum (Photo)

         Courses: 5th Grade

         Education: Delta State University – B.S.E.

         First Year at SBEC: 1994

         Hobbies: reading, shopping, boating

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1409

         E-mail: tkeenum@sbectrojans.com

 

Tony Manley (Photo)

         Courses: 1st and 2nd Grade REACH

         Education: University of Memphis – B.S., M. Ed.

         First Year at SBEC: 1985

         Hobbies: reading, baking, exercise

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1425

         E-mail: tmanley@sbectrojans.com

 

Melissa Maynard (Photo)

         Courses: 2 nd Grade

         Education: University of Memphis - B.S.

         First Year at SBEC: 2005

         Hobbies: Reading, exercising

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1316

         E-mailmmaynard@sbectrojans.com

 

Myra McGehee (Photo)

         Courses: 3rd Grade

         Education: Delta State University – B.S.

         First Year at SBEC: 1999

         Hobbies: working in the yard

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1318

         E-mailmmcgehee@sbectrojans.com

 

Lexie McNeill (Photo)

         Courses: 5th Grade

         Education: xxx

         First Year at SBEC: 2007

         Hobbies: reading, music, traveling, spending time with family

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1364

         E-mail: lmcneill@sbectrojans.com

 

Diane Miller (Photo)

         Courses: 3rd Grade

         Education: Delta State University – B.S.E., University of Mississippi - M.Ed.

         First Year at SBEC: 1997

         Hobbies: reading

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1322

         E-mail: dmiller@sbectrojans.com

 

Paula Miller (Photo)

         Courses: 6th Grade Literature and Math

         Education: Union University - B.S.

         First Year at SBEC: 1997

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1367

         E-mail: pmiller@sbectrojans.com

 

Marsha Mitchell (Photo)

         Courses: 4th Grade

         Education: University of Tennessee at Martin – B.S.

         First Year at SBEC: 1982

         Hobbies: reading, exercise

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1357

         E-mail: mmitchell@sbectrojans.com

 

Allison Moffett (Photo)

         Courses: 6th Grade Social Studies, Math

         Education: Mississippi State University - B.S., Union University - M. Ed.

         First Year at SBEC: 2003

         Hobbies: scrap booking, swimming, exercising

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1374

         E-mail: amoffett@sbectrojans.com

 

Delayne Morris (Photo)

         Courses: 4th Grade

         Education: Mississippi College - B.A.

         First Year at SBEC: 2006

         Hobbies: travel, reading

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1360

         E-mail: dmorris@sbectrojans.com

 

Krista Parker (Photo)

         Courses: 2nd Grade

         Education: Delta State University - B.S.E.

         First Year at SBEC: 2007

         Hobbies: reading, shopping, watching son play sports

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1314

         E-mail: kparker@sbectrojans.com

 

Carol Pendergrass (Photo)

         Courses: Counselor K-8

         Education: University of Memphis – B.S., M. Ed.

         First Year at SBEC: 1999

         Hobbies: music and fun exercise

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1406

         E-mail: cpendergrass@sbectrojans.com

 

Robbie Phillips (Photo)

         Courses: 5th and 6th Grade Bible

         Education: Liberty University – B.S.

         First Year at SBEC: 1984

         Hobbies: reading. walking, tennis, and attending my 2 daughters’ sports and band events

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1385

         E-mail: rphillips@sbectrojans.com

 

Bridgett Quinlan (Photo)

         Courses: 1st Grade

         Education: University of Louisville – B.A., M.A.

         First Year at SBEC: 2000

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1319

         E-mail: bquinlan@sbectrojans.com

 

Brenda Riden (Photo)

         Courses: 6th Grade Math and Science

         Education: Baptist Christian College – B.A., Northwestern State University – M.A.

         First Year at SBEC: 1987

         Hobbies: cooking and grandchildren

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1366

         E-mail: briden@sbectrojans.com

 

Christine Ross (Photo)

         Courses: 2nd Grade  

         Education: Oral Roberts University – B.S.

         First Year at SBEC: 2000

         Hobbies: singing in choir, reading

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1317

E-mail: cross@sbectrojans.com

 

Cheri Saunders (Photo)

         Courses: 3rd Grade

         Education: University of Tennessee – B.S.

         First Year at SBEC: 1994

         Hobbies: reading, enjoying grandchild

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1358

         E-mail: csaunders@sbectrojans.com

 

Terri Sparkman (Photo)

         Courses: ACT2nd - 5th Grade

         Education: Union University – B.S., University of Mississippi - Gifted Certification

         First Year at SBEC: 2003

         Hobbies: creative memories, scrap booking

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1409

         E-mail: tsparkman@sbectrojans.com

 

Nancy Steadham (Photo)

         Courses: 1st Grade

         Education: Mississippi State University - B.S.

         First Year at SBEC: 1999

         Hobbies: loving precious grandchildren

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1326

         E-mail: nsteadham@sbectrojans.com

 

Cherie Stevenson (Photo)

         Courses: 3rd & 4th Grade REACH Assistant

         First Year at SBEC: 2003

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1355

         E-mail: cstevenson@sbectrojans.com

 

Betsy Striplin (Photo)

         Courses: 4th Grade

         Education: Oral Roberts University – B.A.

         First Year at SBEC: 1999

         Hobbies: reading, cooking and scrap booking

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1359

         E-mail: bstriplin@sbectrojans.com

 

Tonya Wade (Photo)

         Courses: Pre-First – 4th Grade Bible

         Education: Ouachita Baptist University – B.S.E.

         First Year at SBEC: 1998

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1313

         E-mail: twade@sbectrojans.com

 

Janet Watson (Photo)

         Courses: 2nd Grade

         Education: Blue Mountain College - B.S.

         First Year at SBEC: 1993

         Hobbies: reading, playing with my 3 girls and scrap booking

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1321

E-mail: jwatson@sbectrojans.com

 

Rhonda Whiting (Photo)

         Courses: 6 th Grade Grammar and Math

         Education: Union University - B.S., University of Memphis - M.A.

         First Year at SBEC: 2005

         Hobbies: Scrapbooking, coaching basketball

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1336

         E-mail: rwhiting@sbectrojans.com

 

Shelley Williams (Photo)

         Courses: 1st Grade

         Education: University of Memphis - B.S.

         First Year at SBEC: 2007

         Hobbies: gardening, spending time with family

         Voice Mail: 349-4960 Ext 1320

         E-mail: swilliams@sbectrojans.com

 

 



 


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