Ripley Primary and Halls Elementary LEAPs students have been "de-stressing after testing" by creating sidewalk art in their after school programs. Students enjoyed sharing their good luck messages with their peers.
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Emilee Lemons Montgomery!
A 2004 graduate of Ripley High School, Emilee Montgomery earned both her Bachelor of Science degree in Education and Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Memphis.
Emilee is currently teaching at Ripley Primary School. Her favorite part of her career is teaching where she grew up and encouraging and mentoring the students who are the future of Lauderdale County. She has formed great relationships with her students during her fourteen year tenure at LCS, which has made her a better teacher and person.
We are #LauderdaleProud of you, Emilee!
Our #LauderdaleProud feature is Roslyn Johnson-Craig!
Roslyn Johnson-Craig graduated from Ripley High School in 1982. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Memphis and has earned two master's degrees, one from Bethel University and one from Grand Canyon University. Roslyn is currently pursuing her Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University.
Roslyn is currently a first grade teacher at Sheffield Elementary School in Shelby County Schools. She also serves as a mentor for new teachers and a tutoring coordinator. Roslyn’s favorite part of her career is educating and supporting the talented and brilliant minds across Sheffield.
Roslyn is another reason that we are #LauderdaleProud!
TSU Extension Agent Rachel Howell visited HES to provide some Ag in the Classroom activities.
6th grade learned about milk processing and TN dairy facts. Each student made butter.
3rd, 1st, and Kindergarten students learned about growing peas. Each student planted their own peas to transplant after they develop seedlings.
Thank you to our master gardener volunteers Betty Ray and Carolyn Seaton for helping out!
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Michael Pittman!
Michael Pittman graduated from Halls High School in 2013. He later earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Leisure Management from the University of Memphis.
Michael is a Premium Account Executive for the Memphis Grizzlies. In his role, he builds and grows new business relationships with companies in and around the Memphis area through premium seating. Michael’s favorite part of his career is the excitement of getting to work in professional sports and working with businesses to help simultaneously grow their brand as well as the Memphis Grizzlies.
Michael is another reason that we are #LauderdaleProud!
Join our community members and leaders for Great American Cleanup this Saturday, April 15th!
The UTM Ripley Center invites the community to show their support on Community Day during #IHeartUTM week. Break out your Skyhawk colors/gear and share your UTM pride!
The UTM Ripley Center invites the community to show their support on Community Day during #IHeartUTM week. Break out your Skyhawk colors/gear and share your UTM pride!
The UTM Ripley Center invites the community to show their support on Community Day during #IHeartUTM week. Break out your Skyhawk colors/gear and share your UTM pride!
The UTM Ripley Center invites the community to show their support on Community Day during #IHeartUTM week. Break out your Skyhawk colors/gear and share your UTM pride!
Join our community members and leaders for Great American Cleanup this Saturday, April 15th!
We are so proud of our Third Grade Zearn Leaders of the Week for April 3rd - 6th!
Mrs. Jill Messer's afternoon tutoring built their own clock to help them learn how to tell time.
What an amazing day at HES! We held our 3rd 9 Weeks Awards Programs during our activity class times. We are so proud of our tigers and their many accomplishments!
Ripley Elementary School's Ms. Tidwell and Ms. Holder recently shared the learning impact that High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIMs) have for ALL students during the #KnowledgeMatters School Tour.
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Our #LauderdaleProud feature is Melisa Perry Richardson!
A 1997 graduate of Halls High School, Melisa Perry Richardson continued her education at Dyersburg State Community College and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee - Martin. She is currently enrolled in UT Martin’s Master of Science in Education Counseling program, with an emphasis in clinical mental health. She also received her Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC) certification from the Missouri Credentialing Board.
Melisa is an Integrated Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders (ITCD) Specialist for a behavioral health organization. What she enjoys most is having the opportunity to see people who utilize their second or third chances actively change and succeed.
We appreciate the difference you make, Melisa! We are #LauderdaleProud of you!
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Thank you for all you do!
We can't let Assistant Principal Appreciation Week pass by without recognizing our amazing curriculum coordinator, Mrs. Tamara Patrick! Thank you for all you do for our teachers, staff, and students!
Congratulations to our third grade Zearn Leaders of the Week for the week of March 27th.
After reading the Native American tale, Gluskabe and Old Man Winter, 4th grade students performed tableaus to act out the different scenes.
