Course Description: KG – 5th Grades Access Points Reading, Language, Math, Writing, Science, Social Studies, Community Based Instructions (CBI), Daily Living Skill and Social Skills Training.
Classroom Faculty/Staff: One Teacher, Two Paraprofessionals and a Grandparent
Teaching is our mission and learning is our vision for all students entering our classroom.
About Mrs. E. Lynette Davis-Sweet: I am a native of Quincy, Florida. I was educated in Gadsden County Public Schools. I am excited and privileged to be a faculty member at Stewart Street Elementary School, one of my primary school alma maters. This is my seventh year teaching. Inspired by my special needs grandson, I returned to school and earned a dual Bachelor’s degree from Flagler College of Tallahassee in Exceptional Student Education, (ESE) K-12 and Elementary Education K-6 with ESOL and Reading Endorsements. Prior to teaching, I've been employed with Gadsden County School Board a little over 30 years, working with young children, as an ESE Paraprofessional, Bus Attendant, ITV Assistant Secretary and ESE/Elementary Substitute Teacher. Also, I worked at Tallahassee Developmental Center (TDC), for one year, as a Training Instructor, teaching children/adults with mental and/or physical disabilities. I found this to be one of my most rewarding positions. I have been serving as Youth Director at my church since 2010 and beginning in 2019 I began serving as the youth (pre-teens/teens) Sunday School Teacher. I am looking forward to another fun filled learning experience this year.
About Ms. Chastine Newsome: Ms. Newsome is loving and nurturing to all children. Ms. Newsome attended public schools in Gadsden County. She later moved to Rochester, NY where she attended Rochester Community College and majored in Human Services. Upon returning to Gadsden County in 1994 she began working as a Crossing Guard with the City of Quincy. In the year of 2000 she was an AmeriCorps volunteer at Stewart Street Elementary (SSES). In 2004 she was employed as a Substitute Teacher. She became a permanent employee with Gadsden County School District, in 2010, as an ESE Paraprofessional at SSES. Ms. Newsome is committed to assisting the teacher to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for young children.
About Mr. Alonza Carroll: Mr. Carroll is a native of Gadsden County. He was educated in both Illinios and Florida public schools. He is an enthusiastic and highly motivated assistant, who has a passion for helpng children with all aspects of school life. He substituted as an elementary teacher for two years before becoming employed as an ESE Paraprofessional in 2009 at Stewart Street Elementary. Mr. Carroll has a great sense of humor. He is a very talented and gifted guitarist.
About Mrs. Ruby Harrell: Grandma Harrell a native of Enterprise, Alabama. She was educated in both Alabama and Gadsden County, FL public schools. She was employed for 25 years with Gadsden County Schools as a Cafeteria Worker and over 25 years with the Boys Scout Camp Association. She retired from Gadsden County Schools in 2004 and from the Boys Scout Camp Association 10 years later. Mrs. Ruby Ash-Harrell also worked 2 years with the Youth Rotary Club. She has been serving as a Foster Grandparent since 2005 at Gretna Elementary & East Gadsden High. In addition, presently at Stewart Street Elementary, since 2010. Grandma Harrell supports students by assisting to reinforce appropriate manners and social skills. She also, assists the teacher, staff to develop trusting, and respectful relationships with the students. She enjoys reading one-on-one with the students and sometimes with small groups to help reinforce students' literacy skills.
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