Syllabus for Term 3: Math, Grammar and Spelling

Syllabus for Term 3: Science, Social Studies, Reading and Writing

   

Marie Proctor

E-Mail: marie.proctor@biloxischools.net

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Marie Dusseau Proctor                 

  • Grades taught: K, 3rd, 4th, and 5th
  • Graduated from: Michigan State University
  • Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
  • Experience: 21 years
  • Originally from: Michigan
  • Places taught: Hearne Elementary, Houston, Texas Martin Luther Christian School, Pennsauken, New Jersey Pineville Elementary, Pass Christian, Mississippi

  • Activities: Masters Program at University of Southern Mississippi and Michigan State University

  • Awards: Biloxi First Grant, Who's Who of American Teachers, Nominated for Disney Teacher of the year and Leo Seal.

  • Family: Michelle age 13, Matthew age 17, and our dog Fluffy.

  • Hobbies: Sailing, reading, and planting flowers.

   

Ellen Peresich

E-Mail: ellen.peresich@biloxischools.net

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Ellen Peresich                      

Grades taught:   5th and 6th
Graduated from:   University of Southern Mississippi
Degrees:  Bachelor of Science in  Elementary education and remedial reading
Experience:  16 years of teaching
Originally from:  Detroit, Michigan; I have lived most of my life in Biloxi.
Places taught:   Jackson County Schools and Biloxi Public Schools
Awards:   Leo Seal Award--2005
Family:   I am married to Stephen Peresich and have three children and two grandchildren.
Hobbies:   I enjoy gardening, boating, and reading.

     

   

 

 

Debra Melaney

E-Mail: debra.melaney@biloxischools.net

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Debra Melaney
  • Education and Licenses:  National Board Certification, 2000 and 2010; Master of Education from the University of Southern Mississippi
  • Experience: Beauvoir Elementary School, Biloxi MS, 12 years as a 6th grade teacher and 2 years as a 5th grade teacher. North Bay Elementary School, Bay St. Louis MS, 3 years, multi-age non-graded primary.
  • Honors/Awards: 2002 5th Congressional District Teacher of the Year; 2002 Biloxi Teacher of the Year; 2006 Who's Who in American Teachers: 2005 Nominee Disney Teacher Award; 2004 Who's Who in American Teachers; 2001 Educator of the Quarter Edgewater Rotary Club; 1998 Knight Ridder Exemplary Teacher Award; 1995 Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award
  • Grants: 2008 Biloxi First Grant English Language Learners Software and Activities; 2008 Donors Choose Grant Bean Bag Chairs for Reading Room; 2007 Biloxi First Grant for Greenhouse and Wetlands Plant Seeds; 2007 Mississippi Power Grant to Operate School Store;2000 Biloxi First Grant (Increasing Reading Comprehension); 1998 Phi Delta Kappa International Distinguished Service Award; 1997 Bell South Teacher Grant (Learning Partners); 1996 Biloxi First Grant (Hands-On Mathematics);1995 South Central Bell Grant (Geo-Lympics); 1994 Mississippi Power Grant (Discovery Science)
  • Hobbies: Reading, Cruising in our '55 Chevy, Crocheting, Computing
  • Family: Married to Chuck Melaney, daughter Erin lives in Birmingham - I have a cat named Effie

           

   

Amber Danos

E-Mail: amber.danos@biloxischools.net

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Amber Danos
  • Grades Taught: 4th and 5th grade
  • Graduated from: University of South Alabama, 2004; William Carey College, 2005
  • Degrees: Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations; Alternate Route Certification in Elementary Education, grades 4-8
  • Experience: H.O.S.T.S. Classroom Assistant (1 year), 5th grade Math and Creative Writing (1 year), 4th grade (4 years)...all at Jeff Davis Elementary
  • Originally from: Biloxi, Ms.
  • Hobbies: exercising, gardening, and cooking
  •  Family: married to Joshua Danos, mother to Henry Danos, daughter of Mrs. Susan LaMarca and Kevin Trahan