Second Grade Faculty

Born: Ohio

Graduated from: Ohio State University

Degrees:  BA and Master's Degree

Other Teaching Experiences: Howard II in Biloxi for 5 years

Years of Experience: 32

Awards, Grants,etc: National Board Certified Teacher, 2003; Model/Master classroom 2001-2003; Biloxi First Grant 2002

Community/Professional Activities: MAE/NEA

Family: Husband, John Daughter, Kristin

Hobbies: Reading, needlepoint

Becky Pettigrew

Born: Charleston, MS

Graduated from: University of Southern Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Mississippi

Degrees:  Master of Education, Bachelor of Arts in Education, Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education/Biology Emphasis

Other Teaching Experiences: East Park Elementary, 4th grade

Years of Experience: 7 years. in 1st gr., 2 yr. in 2nd gr., 2 years. in 3rd gr.. 1 yr. in 4th gr. = 12 years. exp.

Awards, Grants,etc: National Board Certification 2000, 2003 Biloxi Rotary Club's Beverly Briscoe Teacher of the Year, 2003 WLOX/Chevron Refinery Golden Apple Award, 2003 USM Golden Apple Award, Reading Ren. Model Classroom (4 years), Accelerated Math Model Classroom ( 2002),Mississippi Power Co. Grant, Biloxi First Grants.

Community/Professional Activities: BEA Vice President, MAE State Membership Committee, MAE Representative Assembly Delegate, State Superintendent's Advisory Council, USM STEP Team, member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Millsaps Parent Council member.

Family: Married for 28 years to attorney Albert Pettigrew. Daughter Jaime Kathryn Pettigrew, Jr. at Millsaps College, 21 in November! Parents: Jane and Jimmie Roberson, Charleston, MS Siblings: Marshall Roberson, Greenville, MS Andy Roberson, deceased Amy Roberson Berry, Clarksdale, MS

Hobbies: Decorating, arts and crafts, collecting "funky" jewelry and shoes.

Shanta Rhodes

Born: Jackson, MS

Graduated_from: Jackson State University

degrees: Bachelors and Masters

experience: 9 years

Taught

Johnson Elementary (Jackson, MS) Lopez Elementary

Activities

I am an adjunct instructor for Virginia College. I am currently the president of Biloxi Educators Association(BEA). I am very active in the community.

Awards

National Board Certified, 2006 Model Classroom 2006 Donor's Choose Grants 2007, 2008, and 2009

Family

Hobbies

I love to travel, cook, read, shop and dine out. I went to Italy in 2008. It was an awesome experience!!

Shannon Anderson

Born: Gulfport, MS

Graduated_from: USM

degrees: BS

experience: 10

Taught

Lyman Elementary 28th Street Elementary Central Elementary

Activities

MEA

Awards

Model Classroom (2006-0, 2007-08) Master Classroom (2006-07) Teacher of the Year (2005-06)

Family

2 sons Garrick and Demarius

Hobbies

Reading, Traveling, Decorating