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.