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Mrs. Mary Batie
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Mary Batie teaches 4th, 5th and 6th grade science, ESL for all grades, and 5th grade Language Arts.
She is in her 17th year of teaching. She is a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, and continued her education at TJC and UT Tyler.
Her hobbies include spending time outdoors with her family and animals. She has two children.. Tabitha Batie is 15 and Chad Batie is 9. They both attend Leverett's Chapel. The Baties also own Auto Express in Tyler and spend most summers working at this location. She even has a pet pig named....H1N1 ... no actually his name is Blueberry.
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Mrs. Rickie Green
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Mrs Green teaches 4th, 5th, and 6th grade reading and language arts.
She went to high school at Port Neches-Groves, and after high school attended Stephen F. Austin University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics and Elementary Education.
Mrs Green has taught for almost nineteen years. Her teaching experience has included kindergarten language arts, first grade, general studies for seventh through twelfth for students in residential drug addiction, and fourth grade.
She has four grandchildren who, along with their parents, are the loves of her life. Mrs. Green loves to travel and the most exciting trip has been to Nome, Alaska where she volunteered for the Iditarod Race.
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Mrs. Brandi Heimer
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Brandy Heimer Teaches second grade and instructs elementary G.T.
Mrs. Heimer attended high school at Kilgore and then went on starting college at Kilgore College and then to The University Of North Texas. She has been a teacher for six years, all six years of her career at Leveretts Chapel Elementary.
Mrs. Heimer has been married for two and a half years. She has one child, a one year old daughter. She has one pet, a dog named Nyla.
Her hobbies and interest include spending time with her family, scrapbooking, cooking with her husband, and watching football.
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Mrs. Jay Morton
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Mrs. Morton teaches Kindergarten, where she gets the privilege of seeing the reading process develop and grow.
She graduated from Cross Roads ISD, and while there, cheered and marched with the band...though she didn't play an instrument! She also enjoyed One-Act Play and was in the Gifted and Talented program. After high school, she attended UT Tyler and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and English Studies. Mrs. Morton got her teaching certification through LeTourneau University. During her time there, she had the honor of helping with a Young Authors program and meeting legendary children's author of "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom," John Archambeault.
She has been married 9 years to Scott, a teacher and coach at White Oak ISD. They live in White Oak with their two daughters and an adorable Yorkie named Corbin Bleu. Rebekah is 7 and in the 2nd grade. Ella is 3 and attends Leverett's Chapel. We go to White Oak Community Church and love to camp.
Favorite quote: "To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." - Alfred Lord Tennyson
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Mrs. Rhealyn Reeves
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Hello to all...I am Rhealyn Reeves and I am a Pre-K Teacher here at Leverett's Chapel. I have been teaching for 2 years and love every minute of it. I graduated from Lindale High School in 1995 and went on to TJC. I then transferred to UT Tyler and graduated in 2008. I started teaching, here at Leverett's Chapel, the following August. I have been married to Chad for almost 7 years and have 3 of the most wonderful children...Brayden, Bailea and Blane. My family and I attend New Life Worship Center in Tyler where I am active in our Children's Department. In my spare time I enjoy camping with my family, watching family movies and entertaining. I love being a teacher and feel truly blessed to be in such a great school.
***Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.***
Proverbs 16:3
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Mrs. Marcia Rogers
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Mrs. Rogers teaches first grade. Before coming to LC she taught blind and visually impaired students in Whitehouse, Arp, and Troup for four years and before that worked at Region 7 Educational Service Center.
Mrs. Rogers graduated from Henrietta High School in Henrietta, Tx, and continued her education at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Tx. She majored in Elementary Education and minored in Physical Education.
Mrs. Rogers is married to Tex, and they have one daughter, Shaye, who is a first grade teacher at Bryan ISD. Shaye is a graduate of Texas A&M so they enjoy Aggie football, even though the team is really struggling, as well as spending time with family and friends.
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Mr. Matt Everett
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1:03 - 1:48
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Coach Everett is currently the Athletic Director at Leverett’s Chapel.
He has taught for seven years. He graduated from Arp in 1998 then started college at TJC. He went on to UT Tyler graduating with his BS in History and English and earning cum-laude honors.
He went to graduate school at SFA and is currently attending UT Tyler to get his Superintendent Certification.
Coach Everett has a wife, Tambrea and one step-son, Dawson, who is a second grader at Leverett’s Chapel.
His interests are real estate and he enjoys money and free time.
His favorite quote is, “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
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Mrs. Melanie Ford
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12:30 - 1:00
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Mrs. Melanie Ford is a English and history teacher. She has been teaching for a total of 16 years and is currently teaching at Leverett’s Chapel for the junior high students.
Ford has taught at Kilgore College for a total of nine years, John Tyler for one year and at Leverett’s Chapel for six years. Ford says she much rather enjoys teaching at LC because “Its small and I know everybody, because the other places were to big, like John Tyler.” When I asked Ford what subject was her favorite to teach she answered “history because it’s just exciting to me.” Ford says teaching at the prison was kind of scary, “that’s why I left there and I got locked in there once on lockdown.” I asked Ford why she went from a college teaching level to a junior high teaching level, “I was a little bored with it because I taught at the college for nine years and I wanted to do something different. I wanted to shake things up a bit so I went to a prison then to John Tyler High School and then ended up here teaching at a junior high.” She says she got an award at Kilgore College for Outstanding Educator, “I got that award two of the nine years working there.” At Leverett’s Chapel Ford got awarded Teacher of the Year (07-08) and a cash bonus from the state for exemplary status of LC. Ford said every year she has a couple of students who amaze her. “Gifted students make me happy and also anyone who tries like crazy!”
“Does being a teacher affect the way you raise your children?” Ford answered “I guess so, yeah because it makes me more aware of the importance of school. If the girls have a slight headache I still make them go to school.” Ford says she doesn’t plan on retiring anytime soon. “I’ll probably teach until I’m about 60.”
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Mrs. Amanda Johnson
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8:48 - 11:09
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Mrs. Johnson is in her seventh year as band director.
Educational Background: Henderson High School, Kilgore Junior College, Stephen F. Austin State University, with a Bachelor of Music degree.
She has been married to Josh Johnson, a principal at Carlisle ISD for nine years. She has two children, both boys, named Sam and Thomas. Sam is four years old and Thomas is one. Her hobbies and interest include spending time with her family.
Favorite quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
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Mrs. Rhonda Nelson
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Elementary / JR. High Secretary and P.T.O president.
Years of experience: 8 years and 13 years as a stay at home mom.
Educational background- Kilgore high school and Kilgore College for an Associates degree in applied science.
Married to James Nelson for 12 years.
Pets: a cat named Bella 3 dogs, Boofy, Sheba, and Copper.
Children: Josh, 20, Michael, 17, James, 8, Ryleigh, 7, and molly, 3.
Hobbies: Crafts
Favorite Quotes: Life may not lead you where you want, but have faith and you are exactly where you were meant to be.
People can live one hundred years without really living a minute.
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Mrs. Robin Parker
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8:00 - 8:45
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Ms. Parker teaches Resource English and Math and coaches Jr. High Cross Country, Basketball, and Track.
Ms. Parker graduated from Henderson High School and continued her education at Kilgore College and Stephen F. Austin State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She has been teaching for 18 years.
She has two son's ages 27 and 23. Ms. Parker's hobbies include working out, music, being outdoors, camping, and spending time with family and friends.
Favorite quote: "Tomorrow is a new day, You shall begin it well" Emerson
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Mrs. Julie Brown
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8:00 - 2:36
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Julie Brown iselementary physical education (P.E.) Teacher & High School Coach
She has taught for 6 Years.
Educational Background: Nicholls State University. Major in health and Physical education (P.E.)
Married: Yes
-Markeith Brown
Pets: Yes
-Dog named Chica
Children: Yes
-She has a daughter named Jayda Brown. She is two years old.
Interests & Hobbies: Watch scary movies, Hangout with family. She also enjoys sleeping and relaxing. Softball, basketball, volleyball, and football are other interests of hers.
Favorite Quote: “No Whining No Complaining”
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Mr. Richard Denson
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11:12 - 11:57
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Mrs. Shannon Dickerson
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8:48 - 9:33
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Shannon Dickerson teaches Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy & Physiology.
She is a 1997 graduate of Henderson High School, and continued her education at Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Mrs. Dickerson has been teaching since 2001, and joined the LC staff in the fall of 2008. She recently completed her Master of Education degree in School Administration from Lamar University.
Mrs.Dickerson and her husband have two daughters, Kennedy and Taylor, who both attend LC Elementary. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time with family, and traveling.
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Mr. Matt Everett
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1:03 - 1:48
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Coach Everett is currently the Athletic Director at Leverett’s Chapel.
He has taught for seven years. He graduated from Arp in 1998 then started college at TJC. He went on to UT Tyler graduating with his BS in History and English and earning cum-laude honors.
He went to graduate school at SFA and is currently attending UT Tyler to get his Superintendent Certification.
Coach Everett has a wife, Tambrea and one step-son, Dawson, who is a second grader at Leverett’s Chapel.
His interests are real estate and he enjoys money and free time.
His favorite quote is, “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
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Mrs. Debbie Holder
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Years Experience: 16 in the business office and three years in the high school office
Current Position at LC: High School Secretary
Educational Background (High school/ college): Began school at Leverrett’s Chapel, went to continue her education in the Dallas area. Graduated and began barbering, she went out of that field and began a business career in Houston for over fourteen years experience in operations management.
She is married and has been for a year and a half, she has three children, two sons and a daughter. Their names are Shon, Jason, And Haley. Shon is 33, Jason is 29, and Haley is 12. She has two pet dogs and one is a boxer and the other one is a Pomeranian. Her hobbies are watching her daughter play sports and she is interested in nascar. Her favorite quote is “ Do unto others as you have then do unto you”
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9:36 - 10:21
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Mrs. Jackson teaches English I, IV and Journalism, is the Junior High Cheer Sponsor, and theStudent Council Sponsor.
She graduated from West Rusk High School, and continued her education at the University of Houston where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. While there she earned a 2 year Varsity Letter for Collegiate Cheerleading, was a member of Daily Cougar Newspaper, and was also a member of UH Student Foundation.
Mrs. Jackson earned her teaching certificate from LeTourneau University and is now in her 6th year teaching.
Married to Jake and they have two wonderful little boys, Will and Cole. They attend Calvary Baptist Church in Henderson, and are active in American Cancer Society fundraisers and events, including Relay for Life. Her hobbies include, scrapbooking, jogging, traveling, taking photos, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
Favorite Quote: "Do well or do not bother."
-Anonymous
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Mr. Kain teaches Agriculture and does everything else that it takes to make this school a success.
He spent five years at Henderson ISD as electrician refrigeration technician, and six years at John Tyler High School teaching computer applications and wood shop and has been at Leverett’s Chapel for four years where he teaches Ag and does maintenance.
He has a B.S. in Industrial technology with 18 graduate hours in education. He is certitied in Technology Education computer application Ag science.
He’s been married 18 years, has 3dogs, 1cat, 10rabbits, 8chickens, 2cows, and 20goats.
He is the father of 2 Klay, 15 and Kyle, 14.
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Mrs. Amanda Johnson
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8:48 - 11:09
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Mrs. Johnson is in her seventh year as band director.
Educational Background: Henderson High School, Kilgore Junior College, Stephen F. Austin State University, with a Bachelor of Music degree.
She has been married to Josh Johnson, a principal at Carlisle ISD for nine years. She has two children, both boys, named Sam and Thomas. Sam is four years old and Thomas is one. Her hobbies and interest include spending time with her family.
Favorite quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
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Mr. Allen Kee
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8:48 - 9:33
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Coach Kee is the Elementary P.E. instructor, Assistant Coach for junior high and high school football, Head Coach for junior high boys basketball and high school power lifting.
He attended high school at Arp. He then went on to college at Tyler Junior College and UT Tyler. He has a degree in History and a minor in English. This is his first year coaching but he has had many other jobs. These jobs involve working for UPS for five years and FedEx for one year. He was a counselor at Azleway Boys Ranch and has had his own lawn service.
His hobbies include spending time with his nieces, Jaycee and Allee, fishing, working out and hanging out with family.
Favorite quote: “I will die before I lose because I was born to win.”
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Mr. Ryan McBryde
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8:48 - 9:33
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Mr. McBryde teaches high School History.
He received his undergraduate degrees in Political Science and History from Texas A&M in 2005, and has been teaching at Leverett's Chapel since 2008.
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11:12 - 11:57
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Position at L.C. - English II and III
Years of Experience- 39yrs
Educational Background- North Caddo High School Vivian, Louisiana
Kilgore College- Associate Degree
Stephen F. Austin- B.S. and M.A.
Married to Doyle McCathran for 45yrs
Children- Melissa 43 and Marcy 30
Pets- Cat/Gracie
Dog/Keeta
Gerbil/Mrs. Jingles
Hobbies/ Interest- Reading, watching sports, and playing with my grand-kids.
Favorite quote- “It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid, then to open it and remove all doubt”.
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Mrs. Robin Parker
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8:00 - 8:45
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Ms. Parker teaches Resource English and Math and coaches Jr. High Cross Country, Basketball, and Track.
Ms. Parker graduated from Henderson High School and continued her education at Kilgore College and Stephen F. Austin State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She has been teaching for 18 years.
She has two son's ages 27 and 23. Ms. Parker's hobbies include working out, music, being outdoors, camping, and spending time with family and friends.
Favorite quote: "Tomorrow is a new day, You shall begin it well" Emerson
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Mrs. Brenda Smith
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8:48 - 9:33
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Mrs. Smith teaches BCIS I and II, and Spanish I and II, and is the yearbook sponsor.
She graduated from Leverett's Chapel and went on to college at Kilgore Junior College and East Texas State University. Mrs. Smith has been at Leverett's Chapel for the past 25 years.
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Nurse
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Mrs. Lisa Barnett
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Lisa Barnett, LVN is the school nurse for PK-3 thru 12th grade. She came to LC in October 2006.
Mrs. Barnett graduated from Carlisle High School. She attended Kilgore College and graduated from the LVN program in 1993. She has been nursing for over 16 years. Since coming to LC, she has enrolled the school in the Texas Vaccines for Children Program. This program provides "free" immunizations for all students. Mrs. Barnett was chosen for the "Most Oustanding School Clinic" by the TVFC in 2007.
Mrs. Barnett has been married to her wonderful husband Kenneth Barnett for 10 years. She has two grown step-sons, a daughter-in-law and is "Grammie" to four year old Madison. Mrs. Barnett lives just outside of New London with a mean cat named Sophie and a lazy dog named Sister. Mrs. Barnett loves to read, cook , travel, hunt and fish.
"In the final analysis it is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings." Ann Landers
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Aide
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Mrs. Lana Dean
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Position at L.C. –Paraprofessional Aide & Pre K-4
Years of experience- 10years
Educational Background- Leverett’s Chapel High school
Married to Christian Dean for 14yrs
Children- Chelsea, Taylor, and Trevor
Pets- Horses/Red, Thunder, Boot, and Strawberry
Dogs/Buller and Spook
Hobbies/ Interest- Hunting and Fishing
Favorite quote- “You can fool some of the people all the time, you can fool all the people some of the time, but you can’t fool God anytime.”
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Mrs. Tambrea Everett
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Tambrea Everett is a paraprofessional at Leverett's Chapel ISD. She has been employed at the school since April of 2007. Tambrea works in the Elem/JH computer lab, is the AR coordinator, and the High School Cheer Sponsor.
Mrs. Everett graduated from Sabine High School in 1996 and attended Kilgore College. She is married to Matt and has one child Dawson who is a 2nd grade student at Leverett's Chapel.
Tambrea lives in Tyler, Texas and plans on returning to school in the spring. In her free time she enjoys watching her son play sports and spending time with her loved ones.
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Mrs. Barbara Baker
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Mrs. Baker has been the Maintenance/Transportation Director for the past 7 years.
She started with LCISD in the cafeteria, then moved to Maintenance where she became the Maintenance Supervisor. She has since been promoted to Director of Maintenance and Transportation. Mrs. Baker is a 1988 graduate from Leverett’s Chapel HS, and holds an Associates Degree in Accounting from Kilgore College.
She is married to Dewayne, and they have 2 wonderful children Chris Pruett, 17 and Tiphany Baker, 16. Mrs. Baker loves spending time outdoors with her husband hunting and fishing, watching Chris score touchdowns or catching fly balls at second base, or watching Tiphany set the world on fire with her tremendous talent in power lifting, watching her play volleyball and cheering from the side lines as a varsity cheerleader for LCHS.
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Counselor
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Mrs. Linda Gooding
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Linda Gooding has been a counselor at Leverett’s Chapel for five years. Gooding attended High School at Henderson High School. She went to Kilgore College and later went to Stephen F. Austin, and got her BS in English and
PE, and MEd in Guidance and Counseling.
Gooding has been married to Greg Gooding for 20 years. They have two children, Lindsay and Leisha. They also have two grandchildren, Mark and John. They have three Chihuahuas to keep them company.
Gooding’s hobbies and interest include, golf, traveling, and cooking.
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Library Aide
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Mrs. Hazel Poland
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Hazel Barber Poland has worked in the library forpast five years.
She enjoys working with the students almost as much as she enjoyed being a student here. Mrs. Poland started and finished at Leverett's Chapel. Her father, Earnest Barber, attended school here and later was on the school board drove a bus until he retired. Mrs. Barber mother, Ada Honzell Barber, attended school also atteneded Leverett's Chapel. Her sister Lucille Barber Sullivan started and finished school at Leverett's Chapel and worked in the cafeteria until she retired in 1985. Her children and grandchildren went to school at Leverett's Chapel. My brother Clarence Barber started and finished school at Leverett's Chapel, and his two daughters went to school there.
So you see I and my family are true Leverett's Chapel Lions!
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Mrs. Dietra Portley
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My name is Dietra Portley. I have worked for LCISD for the past 10 years and have worn many hats. I’m a teacher’s aide, elem. music teacher, homecoming and senior graduation coordinator and a facilitator of the dyslexia program.I am a wife and mother of 2. My husband Reginald and I have been married for 19 years now and counting. We are active members of Harmony Pirtle Baptist Church in Kilgore. We both attended L.C. and I graduated in 89’. That was the year our high school closed. I’m proud of the fact that it is back and that we have so many wonderful teachers, since both of my children have and do attend. My daughter, Gabrielle graduated in 2008 and she’s working on her second year at Kilgore College. Camron is a sophomore this year and if you came to any of the football games he’s the one taking care of the drum section. I also have two nieces here Selleina, 8th grade and Corinna 7th. "Be encouraging, loving, and caring. You never know how much you may affect the ones you come in contact with. God bless and take care." Dietra Portley
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Custodian
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Mrs. Tracy Smith
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Tracy Smith
Maintainences/Custodial.
3 years experience
Education includes Kilgore High school, I went to Kilgore college and a certification in nuse aid.
Not married
Has two children including Jessi who is 20 and Joshua who is 15.
Her hobbies include dancing, collecting angels, watching sports,and cooking.
Her favorite quote is, "Be faithful in small things because it is in them that's your strength lies."
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Mrs. Stephanie Tucker
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Stephanie Tucker
– Maintainence/custodial.
– 5 years experience
- Graduated from Leverett's Chapel High School
- Married to John Tucker for 20 years
- One daughter, Tracy, 19 years old
- One dog, Bob, 10 years old.
Hobbies and Interest include Sports and riding four wheelers
Favorite Quote – Philippians 4-13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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Technology Coordinator
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Mr. Ronnie Page
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Mr. Page is currently the district Technology Coordinator.
He graduated from Deer Park High School in 1964, and continued his education at Lamar State College of Technology (University) graduating in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. Mr. Page retired in 2003 after working as Technology Coordinator for Leverett's Chapel and Overton ISD's simultaneously. He now works half-time for Leverett's Chapel ISD.
Mr. Page has been married since 1967 to Paula Richard Page, mother of our two children Nathan, 1970, Kansas City, MO, and Alicia, 1973, Jacksonville. The most important things are seven grandchildren ranging from 19 to 2 years of age.
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