Teachers of the Month
Laquanda Cooper
6th Grade ELA Teacher
potential. I strongly believe all students can learn and it is my job to find
that creative teaching strategy to utilize in order for that learning to come
to fruition!
Danna Harrell
Library Media Specialists
I am the Houston Middle School librarian. I work with students in the 6th - 8th grade. I have a degree in elementary education, as well as an endorsement in library media from the University of Mississippi. I worked as an 8th grade reading teacher for 14 years prior to working in my current position. I am also the yearbook advisor for the middle school, and I am excited about creating a fantastic yearbook this year. As always, feel free to contact me with any library or yearbook questions.
Keith Jernigan
P.E./Girls Basketball
Carey Ward
7th & 8th Language Arts
December 2017
As a graduate of Houston High, I am honored to teach in my hometown. This is my eleventh year at HMS, and I love the middle grades with all of their challenges and achievements! I currently hold a bachelor's of science degree from Mississippi State University and a master's degree from the University of Mississippi. My plans are to continue my education, because we never stop learning!
Joyce Moore
7th Grade Math Teacher
November 2017
Ms. Moore has taught school for 25 years, with the past five at Houston Middle School, where she teaches 7th grade math and math tutorial. She has a degree in Elementary Education from Blue Mountain College, with endorsements in math and science. Ms. Moore says one of the best parts about teaching is seeing a student’s face light up after grasping how to work a difficult problem.
Sabrina Weaver
7th Grade Inclusion Teacher
Ms. Weaver teaches 7th grade Language Arts Inclusion, Math Inclusion and tutorial. This is her third year teaching at Houston Middle School. She has a degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Special Education, Language Arts, and Science from the University of Mississippi.
Susan Eldridge
6th Grade Language Arts; Speech & Drama
Mrs. Eldridge teaches Language Arts and Speech and Drama at Houston Middle School. She is a graduate of Amory High School, Itawamba Community College, and Mississippi State University.
Kay Borst
8th Grade Science
August 2017
Mrs. Borst is a graduate of Houston High School and Mississippi State University. She has an Elementary Education degree with several educational endorsements. She has taught at HMS for 15 years. Mrs. Borst says she loves her job and enjoys watching the children grow into young men and ladies.
