Whitney Howard

 Teacher Librarian

About me:


Welcome to Petal Primary School's Library.  My name is Whitney Howard.  Before teaching in the library at Petal, I was a classroom teacher in Mississippi and Hawaii public schools.  

Education:

B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

(Continued education through University of Hawaii and University of Mississippi for additional license endorsements.)

Experience:

2015 - present :  Librarian, Petal Primary School

2005 - 2008:  5th grade teacher (Reading, ELA, History) Bowmar Attendance Center, Vicksburg Warren School District - Vicksburg, MS

2003 - 2005:  6th grade teacher (Reading, History, Inclusion)  East Webster Elementary School,  Webster County School District -  Matthiston, MS

2002 - 2003:  4th grade teacher (Math and Reading)  Richton Elementary School, Richton School District - Richton, MS

1999 - 2003:  5th and 6th grade looping teacher ( All subjects,  special education, Math lead teacher)  Leeward School District         -  base school location - Ewa Beach Elementary,  Ewa Beach, HI  State of Hawaii Department of Education

1999:  K-3 Inclusion Support Staff  MaryKnoll School, Honolulu HI

1998 - 1999:  3rd grade teacher (all subjects, 7th grade Science, Math support)  Dixie Attendance Center,  Forrest  County School District -  Hattiesburg, MS


whitney.howard@petalschools.com

Petal Primary School Library