CARROLL AMES - 7th Grade - Communication Skills -
HEATHER BOAN - Guidance Counselor -
BRENDA BROOKS - 7th Grade - Math - No profile submitted as of yet.
EDIE BRYANT - 7th/8th Grade - Math -
ERIC BYRUM - Healthful Living Teacher - No profile submitted as of yet.
DELMARIE CALVIN - 7th Grade -
TIA CARVER - 8th Grade - Social Studies -
MICHELE CHAPPELL- 6th Grade - Math/Science - I have taught 6th Agrade at RRMS since 1998. I substituted for 1 year through out the Elizabeth City Public Schools before teaching full time. I am a graduate of West Liberty State College with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education- Multi Subject K-8 and minored in Early Childhood Education Pre-K-K. I am a native of Follansbee, West Virginia ( Northern Panhandle of WV) and it's 1 hour outside of Pittsburgh, PA. (Brad Paisley went to West Liberty for the first two year of college. I got to hear his songs
before he was famous! My husband was in the Jazz band with him.) My husband is a sergeant with the Currituck County Sheriff's Office. I have three sons, Anthony, Jared and Williams. I also have 3 dogs and 2 cats. My hobbies are to spend as much time with my family (husband , children and pets) as possible. I love to go on family outings together. I also love to do creat craft activities. My motto is "You must believe to succeed". I help sponsor the Mathcounts Club and the Spirit Club.
DANIELLE COATS - 6th Grade - Communication Skills -
listening to country music. My motto is "Believe & Achieve". This year I would like to see the student-athletes achieve in the classroom as well as the playing field.
QUINTIN DAVIS - Resource -
CHRIS DOEPKER - 8th Grade - Social Studies - I'm originally from Ottawa, Ohio, and graduated from OGHS in 1981, the entered the Air Force as a Security Policeman. I later became a First Sgt. and retired in July 2004. In December 2003, I received my B.A. degree in History. Since July 2004, I worked for UPS as an Air Driver & The National Park Service as an Interpeter at the newly opened Minuteman Missile National Historic Site. I married the form Lisa Berry of Shiloh, N.C. and have three children; Katlyn, Taylor and Nicholas.
MICHELLE FORD - 7th/8th Grade - Communication Skills -
ELIZABETH GALLOP - 7th Grade - Math - No profile submitted as of yet.
GWENDOLYN GLASPER - Scope - I graduated from Northeastern High School in 1974 and entered the United States Army in 1975. I graduated from COA with a General Office Technology Degree in 1983 and from ECSU in 2004 with a Social Work degree. I am presently working on a certification in Special Education. I have two grown children.
TAMANTHA GORE - 7th/8th Grade - Science -
and coaching football, track, tennis, swimming, wrestling, and golf. I became a School Administrator in the Norfolk Public Schools in 1991 until 2004. In February of 2004, I accepted the position of Assistant Principal at River Road Middle School. I enjoy playing golf and tennis with my friends, as well as traveling with my wife, Lori.
SUZANNE HOPPES - Inclusion - I have been teaching since 2003, my first two years in Wilmington, N.C. My college career was at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C. I grew up in the mountains, but am presently enjoying being in Northeastern N.C. I will be married in May 2007, to Garrett Hoppes. I enjoy biking, watching old movies and going to the beach.
at River Road Middle School since it opened in 1998. I am married to George S. Jackson, a professor at Elizabeth City State University and we have three children, Jenny, John and Kate. My hobbies are boating, gardening and cooking. My motto is "Those who don't read have no advantage over those who can't" (Mark Twain).
TAMEKA J. WILLS-JACKSON - 8TH Grade - Science - I began teaching in August of 2002. I am a native of Chowan County and I attended O. T. Walker Elementary, Chowan Middle School, John A Holmes High School, ECSU as a Biology - Pre-Med/minor Chemistry, and AIU on-line.I have a Masters in Education with a concentration in technology. My hobbies include: spending time with my family. I hope to have a positive and exciting year with the students and staff of RRMS.
NORMA JEFFCOAT -
PRINCIPAL - CAROLYN JENNINGS - I became Principal of RRMS in 2002. I have been in the teaching profession for more than 25 years. I taught for 7 years at Camden High School as a Science Teacher and for 8 years at Northeastern High School. I was an Instructional Specialist at River Road Middle School for 2 years. Assistant Principal at J.C. Sawyer for 2 years and Assistant Principal at Pasquotank High School for 2 years. I received my Associate of Arts from the College of the Albemarle and my Bachelor of Science Degree From Elizabeth City State University, Masters at East
Carolina University and Education Specialist from Eastern Carolina University (Superintendent's Certificate- 6 year degree). I am a native of Elizabeth City. My husband Clarence works for Sprint and is on the Camden Board of Education. We have two sons, Barry who is a lawyer in Raleigh with Hedrick and Eatmen and my other son Brent who has graduated from NCSU with a Masters in AG extension education and works at NCSU as a youth livestock program specialist. My hobbies are cooking and gardening. My motto is: "Hard work and perseverance pays off". This year at RRMS I want to make a positive difference in the lives of the people I touch.
KENNY JOYNER - Custodian - I was born in Tarboro, North Carolina and graduated from Tarboro High School. I went to college at Elizabeth City State University. I have been involved in education for 25 years and at River Road Middle School for 7 years. I am married to my wife Vickie for 25 years and we have two children. My hobbies are sports, reading, and studying the Word of God. My motto is "all can learn, all will learn with all helping".
ADRIENNE KNIGHT - Special Education - I graduated from Gates County School System and majored in Special Education at East Carolina University. I have been teaching since 1991 and since 2002 in the Elizabeth City/Pasquotank School System. When not in school, I enjoy spending time with my son, Gabriel and my husband.
CAROL KUTCHENRITER - 8th Grade - Math - I was born and raised in Wisconsin where I attended the University of Wisconsin, Lakeland College, and Fox Valley Technical College while working full-time for an international company in various areas of the Accounting Department. In 1988, I finally acquired an Associate Degree in Accounting. In 1992, I headed southeast for Virginia where I attended Old Dominion University and acquired my Master's Degree in Education with concentration areas of Mathematics
and Science in 1998. I began teaching in North Carolina in 2001. My hobbies are outdoor activities, conversation, and watching movies.
OLLIE MASON - 8th Grade - Communication Skills -I have been teaching for a long time! Too many to mention. I graduated from Elizabeth City State University. I am a native of Hertford, NC. I love to read, act (perform), and sing. My motto is" Believe and you can achieve". This year at River Road I would like for all of my students to be successful.
KATE MERRILL - Instructional Specialist -
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - LEVAR MIZELLE - A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart. Since 2000, I have enjoyed doing so. I graduated from ECSU in 2000 and received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (K-6). I enjoy teaching, singing, traveling, listening to music and having fun here at RRMS. I am a sponsor of the Board Games Club and served as the Boy's Track Coach since 2004. At RRMS, I strive to make sure all students get the best education designed for their individual needs. I became Assistant Principal in 2007.
TERRI MOORE - TEACCH Class (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped CHildren) - I have been in teaching of Exceptional Children since 1998. I was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and graduated high school from Northeastern High School, then received my B.S. Degree in Mental Retardation from East Carolina University. I worked in Bertie County, North Carolina for 10 years and have been in Pasquotank County since 1988. My husband is Kevin and we have a daughter, Ashley, who graduated Summa
Cum Laude from East Carolina University in May of 2005 with a degree in Elementary Education. I enjoy reading and my motto is "All children can learn".
PATRICIA MOUTON - 6th Grade - Math/Science - I have been at RRMS since 2001. I also taught 1 year in Kodiak, AK and years substituting in Northern California. I'm a graduate of Biola University in La Mirada, CA with a BA in Diversified Education. I did some post-graduate work at California State University, Chico. I am currently in the process of working toward attaining my Master's Degree. I am a native of California. I have lived in Elizabeth City since June of 1991. I am a single Mom with four teenagers, who are actively involved in sports and church. My hobbies are reading
and listening to Christian music, singing in my church choir, and enjoying my children. My motto is " Be the best you can be and never give up!" Can't is not a word in my vocabulary. This year a RRMS I would like to help the students grow and accomplish their best. To help them be excited about learning math and science and seeing how it relates to the world around them.
JOY MYERS - Teacher Assistant - Exceptional -
RONALD NIXION - TMD Assistant - During your lifetime of living, learn to breathe and relax. I have worked in this school system since August of 1980, and each day has been a different learning experience. I obtained by high school diploma from NHS and a B.S. degree from ECSU. I am married to a wonderful woman, and we are the parents of seven children, and one grandchild. I enjoy cooking, listening to and playing music. I like to travel and meet people.
STEPHANIE NOBLITT - 6th Grade - Science -
BRENDA NOLAN- Bookkeeper- I have worked for the school system since 1988. I am a graduate of NHS and attended COA with a major in Business Administration. I am a native of Elizabeth City. I am married with three children. My oldest son is a deputy sheriff. My middle child attends Florida State. He will graduate in May with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.. My daughter will continue her education at Pitt Community College with a major in Bio-Technology. My motto is "whatever
happens, whether good or bad, it happens for a reason". This year at RRMS I would like to do and be the best I can. Be able to continue to support our faculty and staff in every way I can. RRMS is a wonderful school- where learning can and will go on.
MICHAEL OWNEY - Technology Assistant - I am a native of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, graduate of Northeastern High School in 1973, received my B.S. degree in Education from Roanoke Bible College in 1977, then earned my M.A. Degree from Virginia Tech in Instructional Technology in 2003. For fifteen years I served in located ministries as Assistant Minister and Senior Minister. I also worked 12 years as a Teacher (5th grade for five years and High School for 7 years) and also worked as the Network Administrator for Mountain Mission School in Grundy, Virginia. I am a Certified A+ Computer
Technician and trained in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Novell. I am the owner and operator of Tidewater Micro Technologies, which does computer repair and upgrades, network installations and web design and development, My hobbies are woodworking, wood carving, music and computers. My wife, Sandy, is employed by Roanoke Bible College, and I have two sons: Aaron (Jr. Hi Teacher), his wife, Kari, and their son, Micah (born May 2005), who live in Valparaiso, IN and Jason (Manager for a clothing chain), his wife, Erin, and their son, Reese (born December 2005), who live in Waynesboro, VA.
BRENDA PEARSALL - Transition Assistant -
PERI PINTO - 6th Grade - Communication Skills
TRACY PORT - Transition
TANYA PROCTER - Data Manager - I was born in Elizabeth City, NC and graduated from Camden County High School and when on to graduate from the College of the Albemarle. I am married to Kevin Proctor and we have 3 children: Makayla, Sydney and Raya. My hobbies are: reading and collecting Barbies. I have been working in at RRMS since 2004.
O'Neal Pullie - Art
CONNIE SMALL RABON - 7th Grade - Social Studies- I have been teaching since 1973, I graduated form Elizabeth City High School and attended Mitchell College, University of North Carolina at Wilmington and East Carolina University. I am a native of Elizabeth City and have one son, Jake. I enjoy going to the beach and my motto is "Strive to influence each individual student to their best ability."
DEBBIE ROBERTS - Special Education - I was born in Morehead City, North Carolina and graduated from Northeastern High School in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. I received my B.S. degree from East Carolina University in Special Education and my M.A. degree from Hampton University in Emotional Disabilities. I have taught in the area of special education for 26 years, in the areas of: Trainable Mentally Disabled, Educable Mentally Disabled, Learning Disabled and
Emotional Disabled. I have been at River Road Middle School since 1998. My husband Kenneth and I married in 1977 and have two children. My hobbies are genealogy, working with stained glass and reading. My motto is "Seek to develop and encourage the very best in every child".
TARSHA ROGERS - 7TH Grade - Communications Skills/Social Studies- I was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and graduated from Perquimans County High School in Hertford, North Carolina. I received my B.S. degree from Elizabeth City State University in News Media and my Masters degree in English (Technical and Professional Communications) from East Carolina University. This is my 2nd year as a public school teacher, I have worked in Staff Education at Albemarle Hospital for 9
years and there taught Communication Skills classes and Guest Relations Classes. I have been at River Road Middle School for two years. I am married and have two children: one boy who is 8 years old and one girl who is 6 years old. My hobbies are reading, bowling and traveling. My motto is "Helping students discover their strengths".
REBECCA SMITHSON - 8th Grade - Social Studies - I have been a teacher with Elizabeth City/Pasquotank School System since 1991. Every day with my students is an exciting journey. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Middle Grades Education with concentrations in English and Social Studies from ECSU. I live in Camden County and have three children. In my spare time I enjoy reading historical fiction, gardening, and cooking. My Motto "Only the educated are truly free".
SONYA SOULE -
DELTON STALLINGS -
DYANN WILSON STEPHENS - 7th & 8th Grade - Communication Skills- I have been at RRMS since 2000. I received my B.S. in Recreation - Cheyney State University, PA and my Certification in Teacher Education from ECSU. I was born in Washington, DC, but I was raised in Elizabeth City. I have 2 sons, Derrick and Jared, 1 daughter, Jasmine. I enjoy reading, cooking, traveling, all types of music, especially gospel and jazz and spoiling my grandchildren. My motto is "Feel the dignity of a child. Do not feel superior to him, for
you are not." My goal at RRMS this year is to teach my students that they are all special and that they have to work hard if they want to succeed. I hope I can assist them in building the self-confidence and develop a love for learning, especially reading.
CANDACE STEVENSON - 7th Grade - Science - I was born in Elizabeth City, NC and graduated from Northeastern High School. I received my B.S. degree from ECSU in Middle Grades Education with concentration in Math and Science. I will receive my Master's degree from East Carolina University in July 2006 in Middle Grades Education. The 2006-2007 school year will my 3rd year teaching at River Road Middle School
JUDI STUART - A.I.G. Facilitator - I began my teaching career in adult education at COA in 1970 after graduating from East Carolina University with a B.S. in English. Later I taught in Camden County and Pasquotank County. I became certified in Gifted Education, Intermediate Education, Communications, and Mentoring. My first year at RRMS was 2004-2005. My husband, J.E.B., now a retired principal, and I married in 1969 and have three children: Eddie born in 1973, Laura born in 1979 and Becca born in1985. We now have two grandchildren,
James born in 2002 and Caroline born in 2005. Education has become the family business with my older two children marrying teachers and our youngest starting her teaching career next fall, 2006. My motto is "Practice what you preach and stand firmly on your principles". I enjoy scrap booking, reading, antiquing and cruising on the river on our pontoon boat. I am also a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary educators' society and I am a past Teacher of the Year. I can think of no better way to have spend my life than working with children to help them discover their gifts
VENDETTA SUTTON - Music Teacher - I have been teaching for over 32 years. I have a B.S. in Music Ed. and Intermediate Ed. (Concentration in Math) from Elizabeth City State University, M.S. Music Ed. from Hampton University. I am a native of Elizabeth City. I am married to my Husband, Chester. We have 1 daughter, Valerie, grandchildren Devven and DeVetta. My mother Hannah Owens taught in Elizabeth City School for 39 years. My father is a Retired Minister and Federal Civil Employee. My hobbies are reading and traveling. My motto is "Everybody is capable of learning."
We all make mistakes, but we use those mistakes as learning tools. This year at RRMS I would like to teach students to be the very best they can be by using all that they have to the fullest.
NOVILLA TURNER - 6th Grade - Math/Science - I have been in the teaching profession since 1990. I received my Masters degree in Education from Elizabeth City State University, as well as my B.S. degree in Education. I also have an Associates Degree in Education from C.O.A. I am a native of Elizabeth City. My husband is Carlton Turner Sr. and I have 2 sons, Carlton Jr. and William. My hobbies are fishing and reading. My motto is " Get out of life what you want out of life." I would like to give my students all the opportunity to do their best.
GLADYS VALLAS - Spanish - I was born in Ponce, Puerto, Rico and graduated high school from Ponce High School. I received my B.S. degree in Liberal Arts and my M.S. degree in Spanish with a minor in Education from Old Dominion University, in Norfolk, Virginia. I have taught Spanish at River Road Middle School for 4 years. My hobby is reading and my motto is "Together we can achieve".
TODD WAGNER - Deputy Sherriff
PAULA WEEKS - Keyboarding and Business Technology Teacher - I have been in education since 1988 and at RRMS since 2004. I was born in Elizabeth City and graduated from Camden High School. I attended College of the Albemarle, where I received an A.S. degree in Computer Technology and then received a B.S. degree in Vocational Business Education from ESCU. I have 2 daughters, 2 cats and 1 dog. My hobbies are: crafts, reading, and traveling. My motto is "If you believe in yourself its easy for others to believe in you."
GARLAND WHITE - 7th Grade -
STEPHANIE WHITE - 6TH GRADE - Communication Skills - I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education (K-6) on December 2002. I will earn my Master's Degree in Elementary Education in May 2006. My husband, Buddy, is a building contractor. We have been married for 10 years, residing in Hertford, North Carolina with Sam our Yellow Labrador. My hobbies include boating, traveling, and having fun with family and friends. My motto's are "There is a
reason for everything" and "What goes around, comes around".
CHRISTI WILLIAMS - Band Director - I graduated from Gates County High School-Valedictorian and I received my Bachelor of Music Education from UNC Greensboro. I have been playing the flute since I was in the 6th grade. I am a native of Sunbury, NC. My husband, Josh Williams and I reside in Elizabeth City, NC. and I have 2 cats, Muffin and Nemo. I love to sing and I especially enjoy listening to Christian music, I also collect flute angel figures. My motto is "Always reach for the moon, even if
you miss you still land among the stars." My goal this year at RRMS is to help my students reach theirs and to make some great musical moments in the process.
LAKIA WILLIAMS - Math Lab -
ELIZABETH WOOTEN - 8th Grade - Math/Algebra
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