Elementary and Middle School Staff

North Center

AT Benton Intermediate 

Our North Center services the following schools:

Benton Elementary Benton Intermediate

Kingston Elementary Benton Middle

Legacy Elementary Plain Dealing



ALISON FERRERO

Why do you love teaching gifted students?  

We have the most fun and creative group of students who love to learn new things!

Fun fact about your teacher:

I have taught all grade levels from Kindergarten to Seniors!

JAMIE JONES

Why do you love teaching gifted students?  

I adore seeing their excited faces when they learn new things and make deep connections to their prior knowledge.

Fun fact about your teacher:

I sneeze twice every time I walk out into the sunshine!

ANDI VRBKA

Why do you love teaching gifted students?  


Fun fact about your teacher:


DONNA VISHNEFSKI

Why do you love teaching gifted students?  

I value the gifted child for their unique social and emotional needs, and I strive to be all they need me to be in the classroom.

Fun fact about your teacher:

I love to sew, by hand and on a machine.  It calms me down!

CENTRAL CENTER 

at COPE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Our Central Center services the following schools:

Meadowview Elementary

Stockwell Elementary

W.T. Lewis Elementary

Apollo Elementary

Plantation Park Elementary

Haughton Elementary

Platt Elementary



T.L. Rodes Elementary

Princeton Elementary

Cope Middle

Greenacres Middle

Haughton Middle


PENNY ASSEFF

Why do you love teaching gifted students?  

I love their sense of humor!

Fun fact about your teacher:

I love visiting Saints games (road games) to the different stadiums.

STACEY FAVOR

Why do you love teaching gifted students?  

I love all of the personalities . . . BIG and small!  I love watching our students create!

Fun fact about your teacher:

I played a dog in the play Cinderella in high school.

RANDY SMITH

Why do you love teaching gifted students?  

Their ability to think outside-of-the-box.

Fun fact about your teacher:

I taught English in Japan for two years.

South Center

AT ELM GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Our South Center services the following schools:

Bellaire Elementary

Bossier Elementary

Central Park Elementary

Curtis Elementary

Elm Grove Elementary



Sun City Elementary

R. V. Kerr Elementary

Waller Elementary

Elm Grove Middle

Rusheon Middle

MARTHA MAXEY

Why do you love teaching gifted students?  

I love the unique personalities and the enthusiasm of the students.

Fun fact about your teacher:

I recently started playing pickle ball!

LISA HUBER

Why do you love teaching gifted students?  

I love the intellectual curiosity and the sense of humor in this group of students.  They think deeply and love to share!

Fun fact about your teacher:

I enjoy designing and making stained glass windows, although I rarely have enough time.