Mrs. Bates

Education:

• B.S. in Education from Southeast Missouri State University

  • • Major: Secondary Social Studies Education

    • Minor: Music

• Master's Degree in Secondary Administration from William Woods University

• 31 graduate hours in Curriculum and Instruction from Mizzou & SEMO

• Currently pursuing 18 graduate hours in history from Northwestern College

• Certifications: 5-9 Social Studies; 9-12 Social Studies; 9-12 Speech Communications; 9-12 Secondary Administration

Honors:

• 2018-2019: Regional Teacher of the Year Nominee

• 2022-2023: Regional Teacher of the Year Nominee

• 2023-2024: National Beta Distinguished Alumni Award

Teaching Experience:

Mrs. Bates began teaching social studies and speech/drama at Bernie High School in August 2004. Throughout her teaching career, Mrs. Bates has sponsored History Day, Model UN, Varsity & JV Quiz Bowl, the school play, history club, the Speech & Debate team, Student Council, and Senior Beta. Most recently, she has taken on the role of Senior Advisor.