My name is Dale Schenk and I was born and raised in West Burlington, Iowa. I attended Arkansas State University and graduated with my BSE in 1988. In the Fall of 1989, I began my teaching career at Clay County Central High School in Rector, AR. While at Rector, I taught PE, Health, and Driver's Ed. I coached football and tennis there for 9 years. In the Fall of 1998, I took a teaching and coaching position with the Paragould School District. I earned my MSE in Educational Leadership in 2002 and entered administration in 2003 as an Assistant Principal and Athletic Director for the Paragould School District. I came to GCT during the 2019-2020 school year as an Assistant High School Principal and the Senior High Athletic Director.

My wife Caroline and I were married in August of 1988 and have one son, Aaron, a daughter-in-law, Melanie. We are blessed with two grandchildren, Rylan and Cooper. Caroline is an educator also. She is the GCT Elementary Principal.

I enjoy going to GCT athletic events and watching our kids compete. In my free time, I like to watch college football and I attend as many ASU football games as I can.

One of my favorite sayings is: What day is it? IT IS A GREAT DAY TO BE AN EAGLE!

My name is Christy Howe and I am one of three administration assistants in the high school office. I over see the attendance for each student. When you come into the office you will see that we ladies do a little of everything and will help you in any way we can.

I have been married to David Howe for 25 years and we have three children who are all graduates of GCT; Jenny, Sydney and Andrew.

Molly and Lola, our two dogs, complete the family.

I enjoy being outside whether that’s mowing, gardening or enjoying country roads. I am learning how to fish with the help of my husband.

If I can be of any service to you don’t hesitate to call or see me.

Eagles don’t take flight lessons from chickens so be an Eagle and fly high!

My name is Gaye Smith and I'm a graduate of Paragould High School. I have lived in Paragould most of my life. I have three children, Austin, who lives in Little Rock, a daughter, Natalie, who is married and is employed with More Media(Jack & Jill Radio Station in Paragould), and has my only grandchild, Heidi, who is 3. And my youngest, Preslee, who is starting her second year at UCA in Conway.

I have spent the last 11-12 years at Paragould Jr High School, as their Secretary. I am very excited to be at GCT and what my future holds here. I look very forward to meeting new friends at GCT.

I am a graduate of Greene County Tech High School. I attended college at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where I earned a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences and double majored in Animal Science and Agricultural Education and later received my Masters of Science in Agriculture. I am married and have two children. We have a small farm where we have a variety of animals and I also like to garden.

I am a graduate of Manila High School. I received my Bachelor's of Agriculture Education from Arkansas State University and then continued to Southern Arkansas University where I received a Masters in Agriculture Education. I began my teaching career at Rector High School in 2001 where I taught Agriculture Education for 8 years before moving to Greene County Tech. I am married and have a son and a daughter. I enjoy coaching and participating in the sport of trap shooting, as well as, spending time on the lake with my family.

I am a graduate of Greene County Tech High School. I attended college at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where I earned a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences and double majored in Animal Science and Agricultural Education and later received my Masters of Science in Education from Arkansas State University. I am married and have two children. We have a small farm where we have a variety of animals.

I am Ms. Beck. I teach Medical Office Management, Work Ready, and I'm the yearbook sponsor. My classroom is 610 on Tradition Hall and I'm a part of the Business Department. I received a BSE in Business Education and Technology from Arkansas State University in 2005. Before that I was a stay-at-home mom to my two sons, and then worked as an administrative assistant at an insurance agency and an insurance company. I love to spend time with my grandchildren, enjoy growing plants, and sewing.

My name is Debbie Kiestler. I have worked at GCT for over 22 years, 16 have been teaching business classes. I teach Accounting I, Accounting II, Financial Planning (SIRI), and Survey of Business (CBA). I am also the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) adviser. I have been married to my husband, Tony, for 37 almost 38 years. We have one daughter, Tonia. We have two cats, Rose and Lily. I enjoy journaling, traveling, crafting, Pinterest and teaching.

My name is Mary Davis. I am the secretary in the counselors office. I have worked at Greene County Tech for 22 years. I graduated from Lake City High School which is now Riverside High School. I also graduated from Marked Tree Vocational Technical School with a Secretarial Degree. I am married to Myron and have been for 32 years. We have 2 children who are married - Lance & Catherine Bradley and Clayton & Mackensie Davis. I am the proud GiGi to 2 grand puppies - Honey and Otis both golden doodles. Myron and I are members of Finch Baptist Church. I love to travel, watch movies, and I am starting to enjoy gardening.

I am ready to start a new school year. My office is always open to any student for any reason. I work with an amazing group of people who are always there to meet any need you may have or to just listen to your concerns. My hope is that you always feel welcome, comfortable and safe in my office. See you soon!

My name is Breta Dean and I am one of the high school counselors. I mainly deal with 12th graders and half of the 11th graders (Last name K-Z) but will see anyone who needs to see me. I went to school and graduated from Marmaduke High School. I then went and attended Arkansas State University where I received a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics Degree. I taught math at Marmaduke for 7 years. While teaching math, I went back to school and received my Master of Science in School Counseling Education Degree. I was a school counselor at Marmaduke for two years before I moved to Greene County Tech. I am starting my 13th year as a school counselor at GCT.

I have been married to Coach Matt Dean for 25 years and we have 2 daughters. Matison is 21 and a senior at ASU and Tenlee is 17 and a senior at GCT. We have a dog named Collie. I like to exercise and spend time with family in my free time.

I am the Guidance Counselor for grade 10 and first half of grade 11. I grew up in Fredericktown Missouri and graduated from Southeast Missouri State in 1990. I received my master’s degree in 1997 fro ASU. I enjoy watching football and baseball and spending time with family. I am married to my wife Beth and have two sons Hayden and Zayne.

My name is Ersula Bruner. I am the school social worker for High School and Intermediate School. I graduated from Westside High School and then attended Arkansas State University and received my Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. I have been a licensed social worker for 24 years. I am starting my 16th year at GCT. I am married to Michael Bruner and we have 3 children, Christian and Gracelyn are juniors at GCT and Cameron is a freshman at GCT. We have 2 dogs and 4 cats. I love spending time with my family, traveling, swimming and shopping.

As the daughter of the Amazonian queen Hippolyta, Diana spent much of her childhood trying to shoulder the weight of staunch traditions. Oops wrong bio :) .. lol … Hello everyone I am Mrs. Tiffany Elmore.. Aka Ms Reddick… I have been teaching here at GCT for 5 years in the Family and Consumer Science Dept. better known as the cooking , sewing and baby classes. I have a total of 9 years currently teaching. I love being an Eagle!! I attended the University of Tennessee and have a Major in Agriculture science and a minor in Animal Science, I was going to school to be an Agriculture Teacher. I ended up getting a degree so I could get into the workforce and move back home where I attended ASU for 2 years and then got into teaching non traditionally with the APPEL program to teach Family and Consumer Science and have been loving it ever since . I have been a part of a teaching family. Everyone in my family is a part of education with the exception of my brother and husband. I am happily married to Chris Elmore and will celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary in November. I also have a wonderful son Colt Reddick who is 13 and will be in the 7th grade. He loves football and superheroes like his mom. I also am a proud Auntie to two most wonderful little girls of all time. You will hear me talk about colt and the girls quite a bit if you are in any of my classes. We have new additions to our family. We have two Cane Corso puppies..well they are 8 months old , Chewy and Wendy . You will definitely see and hear about them. Hobbies of my hmm.. I have so many so just going to name a few.. I love to cosplay and go to comic book conventions, I love sports baseball and football are my favorite. I also love to sew and craft. I love Netflix and watch a lot of shows. My husband and I work on cars and trucks , so I guess I am a little bit of a grease monkey too ! I love to listen to music as well from anything to country to metal.. Never know what i will be listening to! I can't wait to see you and get to know you this school year!!

So excited , Wonder Woman I mean Mrs Elmore

My name is Nick Brown and I am currently starting my 2nd year at GCT as the drivers education teacher as well as assistant football and baseball. I graduated from Nettleton High School in 2014 and from Arkansas State in 2018. After graduating high school I served as a volunteer baseball coach at Nettleton for 3 years and Valley View for 1 year while I completed my internship. After graduating college I took my first job at Riverside High School as the Head baseball Coach where I stayed for 1 year before moving to GCT. I am excited to be here and look forward to many more years!

Hello! I teach Theatre 1, 2, and 3, am the Director for Thespian Troupe 7614 of the International Thespian Society, and Veterans Day Coordinator for GCT. I hold a BSE in English/Language Arts from Arkansas State University and have certifications and training in Oral Communications, Drama, Debate, and Theatre. This is my 19th year as an educator (9th as an Eagle!) and am excited about the creative possibilities before me!

I have been married to another educator for 26 years, Jamie, who is the Principal at Oak Grove Middle School. I have two daughters: Grace is an Eagle Alum and is double majoring in Technical Theatre and Elementary Education at Arkansas State University and Lilly is a 6th grade Eagle who loves dance, sunflowers, and "Hamilton." We also have a dog, Merle, who is the third baby in the family.

I bring a different perspective to the classroom because of my varied background and hobbies. I am a singer and performer and have been most of my life. I have a band, and I perform in the Ultimate Oldies Show at the Collins Theater. In summers and free time, I freelance as a Stage Manager and Sound Tech for various productions, concerts, and venues. I also love the outdoors, water sports, fishing, and when time permits, hunting. My family and I attend Hillcrest Church of Christ where I sing on the Praise Team and serve in the Tech Booth.

Beverly Finley is presently in her twenty-second year as the Director of Choral Activities at Greene County Tech Senior High School in Paragould, Arkansas and her twenty-fourth year of teaching. Mrs. Finley holds a Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Science in Education from Arkansas State University.

Under Mrs. Finley’s direction, the Greene County Tech choral program has developed into a thriving part of the Fine Arts curriculum. She is privileged to work with amazing colleagues and appreciates the work they do to prepare students for high school choir. GCT students consistently place in the All-Region and Arkansas All-State choirs and the choirs have received numerous Superior ratings at Region Choral Performance Assessment and State Festival. The GCT Men of Note, Bella Voce, and Chamber Singers have each earned the Arkansas 5A State Best in Class designation several years as well as consistently being awarded Sweepstakes Trophies.

Greene County Tech High School Choirs have performed in Carnegie Hall, New York; Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee; and represented Arkansas at the National Festival of the States in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are a regular performer of the National Anthem at the NBA Memphis Grizzlies games. The choirs also contribute to several service projects each year in an effort to reach out to their community.

Mrs. Finley has served as an Arkansas All-Region clinician, adjudicator in Arkansas and Missouri, and serves as the ArkCDA Region 1 Senior High event chair and mentor. She was selected by her peers to be the Northeast Arkansas Distinguished Director of the Year in 2002, 2010, and 2019. She was also named the 2017 Greene County Tech School District Teacher of the Year. Other awards include Rotary Teacher of the Year, Arkansas Governor’s School Influential Educator, and International Thespian Society Recognition for Music Direction.

Mrs. Finley currently resides in Brookland, Arkansas with her husband Corey and Golden Retriever Ginger Belle where she enjoys reading, reality television music shows, and spending time with her nieces and nephews.

Hello, my name is Jordan Blake. I am graduate of Greene Co. Tech High School (2010). I attended Arkansas State University, where I received B.F.A. in Art Education (2015) and M.S.E. in Special Education Instruction Specialist K-12 (2018). At Arkansas State University, I was a study abroad student studying art history in Madrid, Spain. My hobbies include as follows: painting, drawing, traveling, and spending time at the lake. I married my wife Anna, who is also a Greene Co. Tech High School graduate. We welcomed our son Forrest early this year and have bobtail cat named Belle.

Hello, I am James Jumper. I teacher Art & Art History here at GCT HS. I attended college at BRTC & ASU and received a BFA of Art Education. I started my journey here at GCT in 2011 and enjoy being part of the GOLD Hall family. I assist with theater plays and am the Quiz Bowl Coach along with other odds jobs that require my assists. I live in Walnut Ridge with my wife and 2 kids. When not at school I enjoy gardening, woodworking, blacksmithing, hunting, fishing, gaming and traveling. Me and my family has attended the Hoxie Church of Christ since 2005.

I am the Director of Bands at Greene County Tech. My job duties include: Director of High School Marching Band, Director of High School Concert Band, Assistant Junior High Director, and Assistant Middle School Band Director. I work with all band students 7th-12th grade, specifically woodwinds at the middle school and junior high. I graduated from Morrilton High School in Morrilton, AR in 2009. I attended Arkansas State University and have a Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Science-Education in Educational Leadership. I enjoy all things band, including playing instruments, preparing for marching competitions, concerts, spending time with all of my wonderful students, and attending Dixie Band Camp in the summers. I, currently, serve as an Associate Board Member on the Dixie Band Camp Board of Directors. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, traveling, reading books, listening to True Crime podcasts and spending time with my family. My husband and I have been married for 3 years. We have a sweet, beautiful, one year old daughter named Andie Claire and two dogs, Hank and Coach.

Hello, my name is Kem Drake, and I am the Administrator of Gifted Programs for the Greene County Tech School District and the Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator for the district. I received a B.S.E in art education, an M.S.E. in gifted, talented education, an M.S.E. in educational leadership and Ed.D, ABD in Educational Leadership. I hold licensure in Art Education, Gifted and Talented Education, Secondary Principal, and Curriculum Specialist. I am starting my 35^th year in education and GCT has been my home for my entire career. I have taught Art my first year and a couple of classes my last year in the classroom. The rest of my career has been as a GT teacher, coordinator and administrator.

I have been an active member of the Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE), Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA), Arkansas Association of Gifted Educational Administrators (AAGEA) and many other professional organizations during my career. I have been a member of St. Mary Catholic church for over 50 years serving in many capacities over the years including: Youth Minister, Eucharistic Minister, Altar Society member, Parish Council, and Supper on Sunday (SOS) team member. My husband, John is an ordained deacon and together we teach the RCIA adult class. This is a yearlong program to prepare adults to enter the Catholic Church.

John and I have been married for 42 years. We have four sons all of whom are GCT graduates and Eagle Scouts. David and wife Kendra live in Tucson, AZ with their three children, Shelby, Cooper and Spencer. David is a rocket scientist and Kendra is a Neurologist. Our grandchildren will be in the 6^th, 3^rd, and 1^st grades respectively. Jason, Jenner and Braxton live in Fort Worth, TX. Jason works for GCP Applied Technologies, Jennifer is a Speech Pathologist in their local school system and Braxton is a junior. Dr. Aaron owns a Veterinarian clinic in Wharton, TX. Matthew, Danielle and Jessie live in Marion, AR. Matthew is an assistant area manager over probation at parole officers, Danielle is a case manager with the Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission, and Jessie is a 3^rd grader.

As a GCT graduate, I never dreamed I would be able to come back to my Alma Mater to teach and become an administrator. I am very blessed and proud to be a part of such a wonderful faculty and staff.

I received my B.S.E. from Arkansas State University. I've been employed by the Greene County Tech School District as a teacher for the past 21 years. My husband Brad and I recently celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary. We have two children Mabry (25) and Marlise (18) a GCT 2020 graduate. My hobbies include reading the Bible, Pinterest attempts/fails, and helping out at my oldest daughter's dance studio.

My name is Amy Oost, and I teach history. This will be my 8th year of teaching. I received a B.A. in Political Science from Arkansas State University, and then several years later returned to obtain certification in Secondary Social Studies education. I graduated with a Masters degree in history in 2019. I am married, and I have two daughters that attend GCT. We love to travel, cook, and spend lots of time at the lake, either boating in the summer, or hunting in the winter.

I am a National Board-Certified Teacher in Social Studies, and have taught for 16 years at GCTHS. I have experience teaching Advanced Placement courses in U.S. Government and Politics, Psychology, World History, Human Geography, and European History, including concurrent credit courses. I have also taught on-level courses in U.S. Government, World History, and U.S. History. I am a graduate of Arkansas State University, holding degrees in both a Bachelor and Master of Science in Education. I also hold a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary. I am an AP Mentor Teacher for U.S. Government and Politics, and a reader for the AP U.S. Government Exam.

My name is Leigh Sullivan. This will be my 39th year of teaching. I first taught at Southland in Cardwell, Missouri for three years, and I have been at GCT for 35 years. I also taught for eighteen years at ASU Paragould. Currently, I teach AP US History, AP European History, and AP Human Geography. I received by B.A. in history from Hendrix College in 1978. In 1980, I received by BSE in Social Science Education from ASU in Jonesboro. In 1981, I completed my M.A. in history, also from ASU Jonesboro. In addition, I have completed thirty hours past my Masters Degree. I am married to Jerry Sullivan, and we have four children. My oldest is Kristen Hicks, who manages a furniture store in Kentucky. My next child is Jeremy, who works in the IT Department St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He earned two Bachelors Degrees from ASU Jonesboro, one for Computer Science, and one for Management Information Systems. Third on the list is Michael, who works in the San Francisco area in California. He earned his Bachelor's and Masters degrees in Chemistry at ASU Jonesboro, and his Doctorate in Physical Chemistry from Emory University in Atlanta. He does something science related but I don't understand it. My youngest is Spenser, who earned her B.A. in History from ASU Jonesboro, and is currently in her last trimester of law school at Elon University in Greensboro, North Carolina. My hobbies include talking about my children, reading, shopping, and traveling. I love my job, I love my school, and God Bless America!

Linda Agee

BSE French

MSE School Counseling

English 12

FTA Sponsor

Junior Class Sponsor

Hello, I’m looking forward to this school year which will mark my 23rd year in teaching. I’m a National Board Certified teacher with a BSE from Williams Baptist University and an MSE from Arkansas State University. I serve as the language arts department chairperson. I’ve taught AP and dual credit courses for 16 years. The 2020-21 school year will be my 13th year as a Golden Eagle. This year, I’ll be teaching AP Language and Personal Communications. I am a senior class sponsor, and I coordinate graduation.My husband and I have been married for 20 years, and we have two sons, Luke and Isaac. We love to support their teams. My family enjoys most all sports, so I frequent many GCT athletic events in my spare time. One of my sons plays the trumpet, so we are also band boosters. My family and I worship at West View Baptist Church where I help teach Bible studies and where I prepare meals for special large gatherings. I like to read, to be outdoors, and to travel.We have a cat and two dogs.

Hello all. My name is John Hantke and I teach 10th and 11th Grade English at GCT High School. I graduated from Arkansas State University in 2009 with a BSE in Social Science Education, and I later completed a MA in History from the same university system. I have ten years of teaching experience (6 at Buffalo Island Central Schools and 4 at GCT). I am the LEO Club sponsor (which is a club dedicated to community service) and also I am a coach for our GCTHS eSports teams.

I am married to Mrs. Amanda Hantke (many students may have had her as their 1st Grade teacher) and we have one wonderful kiddo name Adeline. I have a few hobbies that fall thoroughly in nerdlandia...though I'm good with that. My hobbies include playing video games, reading, writing, watching anime, camping, cooking, and a recently discovered appreciation for tinkering with computers. In fact, with the extra time at home this summer, I did all of these things. I look forward to a good conversation in the classroom or between periods in the hallway.

Hi, my name is Nathan Morgan and I teach Personal Communication. I am also the Head Football Coach and Head Boys Track Coach. This will be my 16th year teaching and coaching. I graduated with my Bachelors in Physical Education from Southeast Missouri State and earned my Masters in Sports Administration from Arkansas State. My wife Kristin also teaches 7th grade keyboarding in the district and together we have two kids, Kate and Derrick.

I have a B.S.E. in French from Arkansas State University. My husband and I are the proud parents of two wonderful children, and we enjoy living on our small farm.

I received my BSE in Early Childhood and Elementary Ed from ASU, my MSE in Library Media Science from UCA, and my Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from ASU.

I am married to Jeremy and have two daughters, Kendall and Kate Young.

Hello, I am Penny Johnson. I go by Mrs. Penny. I am the Librarian’s Aide at the High School.

I am a graduate from GCT and have a BS Degree in Accounting from ASU.

I have been happily married for 31 years to my wonderful husband, Tim. We have three grown children, Nathan, Aaron and Andrea.

I enjoy hiking through the woods, but not during tick and chigger season, Haha! I also enjoy having a flower and vegetable garden to watch all the plants grow and produce their fruit.

I look forward to getting started back this school year and make the best of every day.

My name is Noah and I am so happy to work at GCT as a math teacher. I grew up in Paragould and went to GCT K-12. After high school I attended Arkansas State University where I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education. I have many hobbies that include hunting, fishing, and golf. I have a beautiful wife Mikayla and a two-year-old son named Everett that I love spending time with. I’m also very involved with the Greensboro Road church of Christ. I look forward to many more years teaching at GCT.

I graduated from North Texas State University (currently called University of North Texas), I have taught in Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, and Arkansas. I have enjoyed teaching math for over thirty years. I have two children and three grandchildren. I enjoy spending time with family, especially the grandkids.

MSE Mathematics, MSE Special Education: Gifted, Talented, & Creative, BSE Mathematics

I decided I wanted to be a teacher in the 4th grade. I had the greatest teachers at Woodrow Wilson Elementary and I looked up to them so much. It wasn’t until I experienced Mr. Charles Nelson as my 11th grade Pre-Calculus teacher that I knew exactly what kind of teacher I wanted to be. I wanted to make sure that I gave students the same safe, comfortable, and welcoming learning environment that he gave us on a daily basis. I graduated from Paragould High School in 2002 and went on to Arkansas State University to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Education: Mathematics in December of 2005. I taught one semester at Westside High School and then went on to teach at Marmaduke High School for eleven years before I started teaching at Greene County Tech High School in the fall of 2017. In the time that I spent teaching at Marmaduke, I taught every single math class that is offered in Arkansas at some point. Most school years I had 5 different preps in a day ranging from 8th graders to seniors. I also served as a Junior Class Sponsor, Senior Class Sponsor, Yearbook Advisor, and Concurrent Credit Site Coordinator. I had a lot of responsibilities there and still managed to earn two master's degrees. I graduated from ASU with a Master’s of Science in Education, Special Education: Gifted, Talented, and Creative in December of 2007 and then again in August of 2014 with a Master’s of Science in Education: Mathematics. Ultimately, I just wanted to be able to get my students concurrent credit for the work they were doing in my class. In addition, the Master’s in Math allowed me to teach at night at ASU Paragould for several years until it closed. I came to be an Eagle in 2017 and have felt right at home ever since. I absolutely love my job here and look forward to starting a new school year. In all the years and schools that I have taught, I have met so many different kinds of kids and they have all impacted me greatly. I love them all so much and I feel like they all carry a little piece of me around with them.

As much as I love being a teacher, the most important jobs in my life are wife and mom. I have been married to my husband Brad since 2003. I met him when I was 14 and dated him for 4 ½ years before we got married. We have grown up together and had many adventures, but our greatest accomplishments are our kids. We have a 10 year old little girl, Cady Mae and an 8 year old little boy, Layne who both go to school at GCT. We like to go fishing, hunting, four-wheeler riding, and camping at Maddox Bay. We have a dog, Roscoe and a horse, Doc. We also spend a lot of time with Cady Mae at her gymnastics meets. She works out 12 hours a week and I teach at the gymnastics center part-time after school to help pay for her tuition. When I’m not teaching, chasing after my two kids, cleaning up after a big hairy dog, scooping stalls at the barn, trying to run a household, or at gymnastics, I like to sew. As you can see, I don’t get as much time to do that anymore, but I try. I also love music and love to sing which I do daily in the car, in the shower, as I cook, and sometimes during class when I just can’t get a tune out of my head.

Hello! I am Madison Ritter, and I teach Geometry and Pre-AP PreCalculus/Trigonometry. At school, I coach the Dance Team and am the Rotary Interact sponsor. I received a B.S., B.S.E., and M.S.E. in Mathematics with a minor in Statistics. I am currently working on my Educational Specialist degree in Leadership also through A-State.

In my spare time, I love to read, run, and bake. I am engaged and planning a wedding for next summer. Spending time with family is so important to me, and I love when I am able to play with my niece and nephew who are both toddlers. Teaching math is my absolute favorite, and I can't wait to share that with you!

I am a 1993 graduate of Greene County Tech High School. I am also a 1997 graduate of Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management. I spent 10 years in retail management then obtained my Non-Traditional Licensure from the Arkansas Department of Education to teach Secondary Mathematics grades 7-12. In 2014, I received my Master of Science in Curriculum and

Instruction. I taught for 14 years in the Rector School District and have taught one year at Greene County Tech giving me 15 years in Education. I have taught 7th and 8th grade math, Algebra 1,2, and 3, Geometry, Bridge to Algebra 2, Pre-Cal/Trig, and my newest certification in Computer Science.

I am involved with Alpha Delta Kappa (an International teacher sorority) XI chapter here in Paragould and have served as President the past 4 years. I am also serving as the State Scholarship Chair. We do lots of behind the scenes altruistic work here in Paragould and give scholarships to seniors every year.

I have been married to Jonpaul Teager for 10 years. Our oldest Kyle, 21, is stationed in North Carolina with the United States Marine Corps. He and his wife Anna have been married for 1 year. Our middle son Trent, 20, is employed with API-Asphalt Paving Inc of Jonesboro. Our daughter Kaydy is returning to Arkansas State University in the fall to continue her pursuit of her Psychology degree. We have 3 cats and 2 dogs that get lots of love!

I enjoy cooking, reading, flea markets, lifting weights, and hiking.

Mrs.Gazaway graduated from Arkansas State University with an undergraduate degree in Public Relations and Art Education and a Masters in Gifted, Talented and Creative. She has been married to Jimmy Gazaway for 14 years and one daughter, Julianna who will be attending 6th grade at GCT this year. She also coaches Odyssey of the Mind and is an assistant coach for Jr. High Cheer.

Grew up in Kansas. I played basketball at the University of Kansas from 1982-1984. I got my Masters at Pitt State. I have been in education over 30 years. I coach boys Varsity basketball at Tech. I have 3 Kids and 8 grandchildren. I have been married for 31 great years. I enjoy mostly all sports, activities and sports trivia.

Hi, my name is Nathan Morgan and I teach Personal Communication. I am also the Head Football Coach and Head Boys Track Coach. This will be my 16th year teaching and coaching. I graduated with my Bachelors in Physical Education from Southeast Missouri State and earned my Masters in Sports Administration from Arkansas State. My wife Kristin also teaches 7th grade keyboarding in the district and together we have two kids, Kate and Derrick.

My name is Paula Overbay. I graduated from Paragould High School and then studied at ASU. I worked at CRA for 12 years before coming to GCT. I have been at GCT for 15 years. At GCT I have had many hats. At present, I do the credit recovery program, tutor throughout the school day and Summer School. I have been married for 38 years to my husband Omer. We have a son, Ryan and his wife Allie and 2 perfect grandchildren and 2 granddogs. We also have a daughter, Anna and her husband Jonathan and 1 granddog.. In my spare time I enjoy being with my family and working in my yard.

MSgt Burlingame served in the Air Force for over 24 years, he retired in 2009. He received an Associates Degree from the Community College of the Air Force in Criminal Justice, Bachelor Degree from Southwestern College in Security Management , and Masters Degree in Security Administration from Southwestern College with Magna Cum Laude Honors. This is his 12th year teaching JROTC, his 7th at GCT. When he is not at school, he and his wife run a small hobby farm. They also enjoy travelling, camping and beekeeping.

Hi! I am a 1997 graduate of GCT. I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2004 from WBU and my Masters in Gifted Education in 2009 from ASU. My husband and I have been married for 19 years, and we have two young daughters, a dog, a cat, and chickens that keep us busy in our spare time.

I earned a Bachelors of Science in Education with an emphasis in Biology in 1993, then completed my Masters of Science in Education, with an emphasis in biology in 1998. I earned National Board Status for Adolescent and Young Adulthood, with an emphasis on biology in 2010. I have been teaching for 27 years, and 25 of those wonderful years have been here at Greene County Tech.

My hobbies include 1) traveling as much as I can, both in the USA and abroad. My favorite places are Switzerland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland, 2) making photo projects with all the pictures we take, and 3) sewing: I've made eight quilt tops this time in quarantine and I am working on my ninth quilt right now.

I have a husband and our daughter will be a sophomore this year; she keeps us busy with band, guitar, and quiz bowl. We love to go to St. Louis to watch the Cardinals as much as we can. I love chocolate, Chick-Fil-A, and teaching high school kiddos about biology & how wonderfully and fearfully we are made!! :)

I grew up in St. Louis, MO and graduated from Riverview Gardens High School. I have a AA degree from Central Baptist College and a BSE and MS degree from UCA in Conway, AR. My wife is Lisa and we have three children Brittney, Brooke, and Brady who all attended GCT. This will be my 33rd year of teaching. I currently teach biology, physical science, environmental science and physical education at the high school and the Eagle Academy. Go Eagles!

I am the EAST Facilitator and teach Environmental and AP Environmental Science at GCT-HS. I also drive a Bus Route down Hwy 49 S.

I am a native of NE Arkansas but graduated high school from Ridgefield, Connecticut. I am a two time graduate of the University of Arkansas. I have a B.S in Agriculture specializing in IPPPM-ENTO and then a M.S in Agriculture specializing in Med/Vet area of Control of Mosquitos in Mississippi River Delta. I have one class left working toward my Specialist Certification in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State.

I enjoy DIY Projects and somewhat of a gear- head too. I am an active member of First United Methodist Church volunteering both for our Witt House Food Pantry and First Responder with UMCOR. Locally I serve as Chairman of the Paragould Planning and Zoning Commission.

I am married to Tracy who is the Registar at A-State and we both are very Pro-Education at all levels. I have two sons who are graduates 2009 and 2012 of GCT- they both are employed by the same Real Estate Development Company in Houston TX. My oldest son is married to a Doctor who is working on her residency in Pediatrics in Chicago. Much of my time away from GCT I spent traveling to one or the other area.

Looking forward to this new way of doing school and hope you are excited as well- let’s have a GREAT year at GCT!!

I am Ben Johnson and I teach Chemistry and Physics. This will be my fifth year to teach those subjects.

I attended Henderson State University where I earned a B.S in Aviation. I also earned a commercial pilot license with instrument and multi-engine ratings. My wife and I have been married for nine years and we have an eight-year-old boy. My wife is the Sr high choir director at Brookland and is also the organist for St. Johns Lutheran where we are members. We spend most of our time on or near the various bodies of water throughout our state. Arkansas Rocks!!!

I can't wait to get things rolling this year!! GO EAGLES!

I am Larisa Wallace, I have been teaching for 25 years. I currently teach Anatomy and Biology. I received my BSE and MSE In Education at Arkansas State University. I enjoy spending time with my family. I am married and we have two sons. We attend Eastside Baptist Church where we are involved in several ministries. I am also the sponsor of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes/Student Christian at the high school and I am the Prom sponsor. I love teaching at GCT!!

My name is Stephanie Woods. I hold a B.S.E. from ASU and I am one class away from having my M.S.E. in Educational Theory and Practice, also from ASU. In my 12 years of teaching I have taught 7th and 8th grade science, Physical Science, Biology, Anatomy, Chemistry, and AP Chemistry. This is my fourth year at GCT as the Chemistry teacher and my second year as the AP Chemistry teacher. I was born and raised here in Paragould and I AM PROUD TO BE AN EAGLE! I love this town and this community and I am honored that I get to teach its future leaders.

In my free time I love to read crime/mystery novels and books about personal growth and I am always interested in learning something new. I'm currently using online tutorials to learn to play the ukulele and although I'm not very good yet, I absolutely love it!

I have an 11 year old son that will be attending the middle school this year. As a single mother, he keeps me quite busy! I've enjoyed coaching him in both baseball and basketball for several years. We both love the outdoors and enjoy fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, backpacking, and riding 4-wheelers.

One of my favorite quotes is from Albert Einstein: "Imagination is more important than knowledge." I encourage my students to think outside of the box and I am always excited to see their creativity shine during labs and presentations.

My name is Mrs. Mary Beth Jackson and this will be my 4th year teaching but first year at GCT High School. I have been married for 18 years, have 3 children: Landon, 17, a senior; Mackenzie, 15, a sophomore; and Sawyer Ann, 11, a 6th grader, all attend GCT. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Education from University of Arkansas at Monticello and a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Arkansas State University. I was a nurse for 12 years before switching careers. I still maintain my nursing license too. I am excited to be an Eagle and teach at the same school my children have been attending.

Hi! My name is Elizabeth Jackson and I am a 10th, 11th, and 12th grade Special Education teacher.

I graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences in 2004. I have worked in the hospital and clinic setting as a Radiologic Technologist for past 16 years. I started working for the Greene County Tech School District as a Paraprofessional in 2017. I am on track to graduate from the University of Central Arkansas in December 2020 with a Master of Arts in Special Education.

My husband and I have been married for 11 years. We have a 9 year old daughter who will be in the 3rd grade at GCT Elementary. In my free time, I like to read, go to the lake, and spend time with my family.

I am very happy to be a part of the Greene County Tech School District. I can't wait to begin the 2020-2021 school year.

My name is Belinda Howard. I started teaching 25 years ago after receiving my degree from Arkansas State University. I graduated from high school at Marmaduke, Arkansas.

I am married and have one daughter, two grand babies, two dogs, and a cat. Most of my free time is spent having fun with my grand babies. The rest of my free time is devoted to concerts. My husband is a drummer in a couple of local bands. We enjoy traveling around playing music.

I am a graduate of Arkansas State University with a Bachelor and Master's degree. My hobbies revolve around my family. I enjoy being with my children and grandchildren. In addition to following and enjoying the GCT Eagles, I am an Arkansas Razorback fan. Eagles and Hogs rate #1 in my heart! I am looking forward to meeting all of my new students on the 24th!

My name is Niki Martin, and I started working for GCT in August of 2015. I began my journey with the district as a paraprofessional in a resource classroom at the junior high and have since been blessed to work as a personal care paraprofessional in every building within the district. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Arkansas State University in May of 2002. I went on to complete my Master of Science in Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Memphis campus in May of 2003. I worked as a mental health professional therapist for 11 years at the same outpatient facility, serving both adults and children. I have been happily married for 20 years and have two daughters, ages 12 and 16. After leaving my therapy position, I had initially hoped to secure a job as a school social worker in order to better accommodate my children and their busy schedules. A few years ago, I begin to really feel led to work in Special Education in the public school system. After an internal battle to return to college, I applied and was accepted into the Master of Arts (MAT) program at Arkansas State University for Special Education, K-12. I began the journey of completing my second Master's in January of 2019. I will graduate with my MAT in Special Education in 2021. I am currently licensed in the state of Arkansas as both a special education teacher and a licensed master level therapist. I plan to maintain licensure in both professions and am extremely passionate about serving and helping my community. I accepted my first teaching position in April of 2019 at Greene County Tech and absolutely loved my first year as a teacher during the 2019-20 school year. I currently teach Resource English and Science at the high school.

I have worked for GCT School District for 13 years as a Paraprofessional. My first 10 years were at the Elementary, before being transferred to the high school. I worked last year in the GCT High School Resource English/History Program.

My work goals are to help the young men and ladies to meet their classroom goals, to encourage them to do their best and to provide them a positive learning environment. It is also my goal to help the teacher to achieve his or her goals in the classroom.

I love to do creative bulletin boards, wall posters, and hand out sheets to help or inspire the learning process.

Hello my name is Patty Granger. Everyone calls me Ms. Patty.I have two children Tye and Debra and daughter-in-law Shannon. Three grandchildren which are GCT students. I am blessed to care for my 82 year old grandmother. I’m also a proud fur mom to 3 dogs. I raise chickens and love to work outside in the flowers beds and garden.

I’ve been a Paraprofessional for Greene County Tech School District for 21 years with Ms.Nancy Mangrum. I enjoy and very proud to be a part of GCT team. I get really excited when I see our student reach their potential and achieve their academic as well as personal goals. If I can help in anyway,feel free to ask me. I’m here to assist in anyway. I’m look forward to meeting you and having a great school year. Go EAGLES!!

Hello, my name is Tammy Johnston. I am a Parapro in Self Contained Special Education. This is my third year at GCT and my first year at GCTHS. Before working for GCT I worked for 15 years as a Cosmetologist.

I am a wife of 33 years to David Johnston, a mother to two beautiful daughters, Hannah Herren and Abbigail Horton, mother-in-law to two handsome son's Corey Herren and Drew Horton and last but definitely not least Nanny to four amazing grandchildren: Lucy, Lexi, Jonathan and Braydyn.

When I can find the time I love to read, draw, paint, craft and sing. Singing praise and worship is one of my favorite things to do and is something I've done for about 30 years.

Hello, I am Pamela Andrews and I teach the television broadcasting classes at GCT Jr. High and High School. I graduated from Arkansas State University with a bachelor's degree in Communications with an emphasis in Radio/Television. During college, I started working at KAIT in Jonesboro and continued working there, becoming the Chief Photographer before leaving to pursue a teaching career in 1999. I have since received a master's degree in Instructional Educational Technology from Drury University in Springfield, MO.

In my spare time, I love to visit antique stores and flea markets and collect things from the 1940's, 1950's and 1960's. Traveling is another hobby that I love. Ireland has been my favorite place to visit so far! I am hoping to visit Scotland next.