Third Grade

Miss Bobbey is a graduate of Liberty University, with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Previously, she taught at a North Carolina school for six year as a Fourth grade teacher. During her schooling, Miss Bobbey fell in love with Virginia and its mountains. She tried to stay after graduating college, but found it was best to return to North Carolina. Miss Bobbey grew up in White Oak, North Carolina - a small rural town outside of Fayetteville. Fun Fact - her hometown only has a gas station, restaurant, and Post Office! In her spare time, Miss Bobbey can be found reading in a comfy chair with a hot cup of tea, hanging out with family or friends, or spending the day outside.  

Miss Mays was born and raised in Lynchburg and is a graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. This is her first year teaching, and she has prior experience student teaching in 3rd and 4th grades. She loves getting to share her passion and excitement for teaching and watch her student's passion for learning grow and develop! In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and friends, singing, and cooking/baking.  

Mrs. Pope is a graduate of Roanoke College with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Before teaching at Leesville, she taught third grade for two years at Sheffield Elementary. Additionally, she substitute taught in all grade levels and taught preschool for one year. Mrs. Pope grew up in Stafford, Virginia where she swam competitively all the way to the collegiate level. She moved to Lynchburg in 2021 with her husband, Josh, who works in guest services at The Virginian Hotel. In Mrs. Pope's spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, rock climbing, and karaoke! Those that know Mrs. Pope would say her calm and positive nature help her build relationships with all students that enter her classroom.  

Mrs. Reynolds  is a graduate of Liberty University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with a Specialization in Childhood Education.  She also received her Master of Arts in Elementary Education from Liberty University in 2013.  Previously, she taught at Concord Elementary School for five years, as both a Kindergarten and Fourth Grade teacher.  Teaching children is both a passion and love for her.  Mrs. Reynolds grew up in Roanoke, Virginia, and enjoys the beautiful scenery along the Blue Ridge Mountains.  She and her husband, Erick, moved to Lynchburg in 2006 to further pursue her education.  They have three children, Kaitlyn, Abigail, and Benjamin.  In her spare time, Mrs. Reynolds likes to spend time with family and friends, as well as gardening and other outdoor activities.