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Ms. C. Kenner6th grade ELA

Hometown: Detroit, Mi

College(s) Attended: Georgia State University

Favorite Quote: “Treat others how you want to be treated-

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:“I'm excited to join the Floyd Family and community because of its upbeat and positive atmosphere. “

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Ms. J. Atchinson6th Grade ELA

Hometown: Hearne, Texas

College(s) Attended: Prairie View A&M University

Favorite Quote: "A good teacher is like a candle- it consumes itself to light the way for others." -Unknown

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:“I am excited to join the Floyd Family and community because it will allow me to continue my lifelong passion of helping all students to succeed. As educators, we are tasked with molding the future leaders of our world and the Floyd Family is the perfect place for me to hone my skills as an educator and a positive influence on students.”

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Ms. C. Boley6th Science

Hometown: Dothan, Alabama

College(s) Attended: University of Mobile

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:“I am thrilled to be joining the Floyd Family and community to partner along with the amazing faculty and staff to better serve the students at Floyd. I am ready to jump in and serve/support all the students at Floyd. “

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Ms. B. Madison6th grade Math

Hometown: Originally from Tennessee. Lived in Florida for 25 years.

College(s) Attended: Florida Memorial University and Nova Southeastern University

Favorite Quote: "A good teacher is like a candle- it consumes itself to light the way for others." -Unknown

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:I am excited to join the Floyd Family and community because it will allow me to continue my lifelong passion of helping all students to succeed. As educators, we are tasked with molding the future leaders of our world and the Floyd Family is the perfect place for me to hone my skills as an educator and a positive influence on students.

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Ms. A. Rouser6th Grade Science

Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska & Stuttgart, Germany (military family so no real hometown per se)

College(s) Attended: Oakwood College & Central Michigan University

Favorite Quote: “When you get, give. When you learn, teach. “~Maya Angelou

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family: “I’m excited to be a part of the Floyd family and community to add to the academic excellence of S.T.E.M, make learning fun, and be in a learning environment where staff and parents have a reputation of working together for student success!”

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Ms. T. DixsonSpecial Education IRR

Hometown: Powder Springs, Georgia

College(s) Attended: Tennessee State University, University of West Georgia

Favorite Quote: Make a Way or Find a Way !

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:“The feelings of fulfillment and pride I experienced as a paraprofessional last year, solidified my passion to teach. I am overjoyed and truly grateful that I have been afforded the opportunity to teach students in the area where I grew up. “

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TBH7th Grade Social Studies

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Ms. P. Hubbard7th grade Science

Hometown: I grew up in Waterford MS, a small town south of Holly Springs Mississippi and north of Oxford Mississippi.

College(s) Attended: University of MS (BAE & MEd) and The University of Alaska, Anchorage (MEd).

Favorite Quote: "This above all, To thine Own self Be True, Then Thou Can not be False to Any Man." From Shakespeare's Hamlet, Polonius's advice to his son Laertes.

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:Working with students in a community as diverse as Floyd is exciting. It presents the opportunity for a rewarding and fulfilling journey. Being apart of a community that tackles challenges with hope and optimism is exciting. At Floyd, I believe we will win and meet the task before us!

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Mr. H. Ard7th Grade Social Studies

Hometown: Jackson Mississippi

College(s) Attended: Tougaloo College & Jackson State University

Favorite Quote: "Don't Abandon the Process" -Prof. H.V. Ard

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:“To continue the mission of performing with excellence by aiding students in their growth all while continuing to grow within myself.”

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Ms. T. Stephenson8th grade Science

Hometown: Hollywood, FL ( Broward County)

College(s) Attended: Bloomfield College (NJ)/ University of West Florida

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:I am excited to join #TeamFloyd as a science enthusiast, with the hopes of imparting a strong influence on our students and community, as we navigate through this STEM led era.

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Ms. L. Johnson8th Grade ELA

Hometown: I grew up in Connecticut. I lived in Massachusetts for many years too.

College(s) Attended: University of Massachusetts.

Favorite Quote: If you believe it, you can achieve it.

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:“Ever since I moved to Georgia, I’ve heard good things about Floyd Middle School! I very excited to be teaching 8th Grade English Language Arts too.”

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Ms. J. Pritchett8th Math

Hometown: Glen Ellyn, IL a suburb of Chicago.

College(s) Attended: Vanderbilt University, Georgia State University

Favorite Quote: "The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said." Peter Drucker

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:I am so excited to join the Floyd family! Floyd Middle School is an excellent community with great staff and students. I love math and want to share that with my students. I can't imagine a better place to teach.

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Mr. D. HarrisSpecial Education IRR

Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

College(s) Attended: Georgia State University

Favorite Quote: Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars - Les Brown

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:“I am excited to join the Floyd Family and community because it allows me to contribute and work alongside educators dedicated to helping students learn and grow.”

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Mr. B. Bolton8th grade ELA

Hometown: Powder Springs, GA

College(s) Attended: Georgia State University

Favorite Quote: “We must recognize and nurture the creative parts of each other without always understanding what will be created.” ― Audre Lorde

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:“I'm excited to get to know everyone and find out more about this great school! I can't wait to get to meet the community.”

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Mr. R. SmithSpecial Education IRR

Hometown: Indianapolis and I grew up in Minneapolis

College(s) Attended: Oakwood University

Favorite Quote: “Forgive them father for they know not what they do.”

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family: To be able to give back to the community on a new level with new people.

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Ms. C. RamirezESOL

Hometown: Anaheim, California

College(s) Attended: University of California, Riverside

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:“I have worked with some of the students and families previously at Riverside Primary. I am excited to be working with ESOL students to help them continue to grow in their academics.”

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Ms. L. PatinSpecial Education Paraprofessional

Hometown: New Orleans, LA

College(s) Attended: Spring Hill/Mobile, AL & Purdue University

Favorite Quote: “If we are going to be part of the solution, we have to engage the problems.” Majora Carter

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:Because I spent the entire 20/21 school year with them as a Supply Substitute at Floyd and it feels like home!

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TBHMedia Center Paraprofessional

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Ms. S. O’NealAcademic Coach Math/Sci

Hometown: Stone Mountain, GA

College(s) Attended: Spelman College, Howard University, Kennesaw State University

Favorite Quote: If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose! ~TD Jakes

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:“I am beyond excited to join the Floyd family because of Floyd’s commitment to student excellence! I am looking forward to creating new working relationships. Together we can use our talents to meet the needs of all students and promote student achievement! “

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Ms. R. Epps- PrimasAcademic Coach ELA/Soc. St.

Hometown: I am a native of Texas. I was born and raised on a small town farm 75 miles outside of Houston, Texas.

College(s) Attended: Sam Houston State University, University of Houston, Walden University

Favorite Quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13.

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:“Floyd focuses on being an agent of change and making positive deposits. I am eager to learn and lead in a space focused on forward thinking and a community committed to change.”

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Mr. A. Cooke8th Grade Assistant Principal

Hometown: Sumter, South Carolina

College(s) Attended: University of South Carolina, Webster University, University of West Georgia

Favorite Quote: “A new day brings new opportunities with limitless possibilities and a chance to be a better person than I was yesterday. “

Why I’m excited to Join the Floyd Middle School Family:“I am excited about the opportunity for building positive relationships with students, staff, and the entire Panther community. “