\ Welcome to St. Jude Educational Institute

(Note: all email addresses are @stjudeei.org)

Staff

Name: Johnny Mitchell

Position: Principal

Years at St. Jude:

Email: johnny.mitchell

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Other Interests:

Name: Wanda S. Twitty

Position: Vice Principal

Years at St. Jude: 3

Email: wanda.twitty

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"I am Wanda S. Twitty, Vice-Principal of St. Jude Educational Institute. I am a retired educator of 30 years, parent of a St. Jude Graduate, previously served as member/Secretary of the School Board and Secretary of the School."

Name: Fay Lyons

Position: Office Manager

Years at St. Jude: 7

Email: fay.lyons

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Name: Erica Butler

Position: Guidance Counselor

Years at St. Jude: 2

Email: erica.butler

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Other Interests: Cooking, Organizing, planning, watching old movies.

Name: Kimberly Simms

Position: Business Office Manager

Years at St. Jude: 3

Email: kimberly.simms

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Faculty

Name: Ashley Allen

Classes Taught: Business Technology, Advanced Keyboarding Applications.

Years at St. Jude: 2

Email: ashley.allen

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Sports/Activites: Assistant Volleyball Coach, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, Head Baseball Coach.

"This is my second year teaching at St. Jude Educational Institute and it's been a valuable learning experience. I enjoy the strong Christian family environment which allows me to relax, get comfortable, and teach adequate lessons that will prepare our students to be productive working citizens in our society."

Name: Kreshonda A. Bonner

Classes Taught: Spanish

Years at St. Jude: 1

Email: kreshonda.bonner

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"I was born and rasied in Houston, TX. I attended and graduated from Alabama State University. I also attended the University of Houston and Texas Southern University. I have an extreme passion for foreign languages. I am currently studying Latin through a self-guide book."

Name: Benise B. Brinson

Position:

Years at St. Jude: 1

Email: benise.brinson

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I have attended Huntingdon College, Troy State University and Auburn University. I have earned a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Education in English, and a Child Care Provider Certification - Magna Cum Laude, Alpha Sigma Lambda, Gamma Beta Phi, and Kappa Delta Pi. I have worked as a musician, singer, choir director, and drama coach of various churches and Christian organizations. I have worked as a teacher, substitute teacher, and director of a day care in my fourteen years experience. My personal projects include reading, writing short fiction and poetry, listening to all genres of music, cooking, solving puzzles, attending plays, and hanging with friends and family. I am a dedicated, hardworking, Christian teacher, who lets Christ be the ruling factor in my life. My motto: "What does not kill me, makes me stronger," -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

Name: Maxine Bristow

Classes Taught: Calculus, Pre-Calculus, and Geometry

Years at St. Jude: 2

Email: maxine.bristow

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"Glad to be back at St. Jude! This is my second year here, and was the school that I began my teaching career in."

Name: William Brown

Position: Athletic Director, Head Basketball Coach

Years at St. Jude: 3

Email: william.brown

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Name: Rhonda J. Carstarphen

Classes Taught : Anatomy & Physiology, CP Biology, Physical Science, Life Science, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Advance Integrated Science, and Christian Service.

Years at St. Jude: 8

Email: rhonda.carstarphen

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School Activities: Annual School Science Fair, Earth Day Extravaganza, Robotics, Science Around the World, Special Events Coordinator (Proms, Coronation Ball, etc.)

Name: Lee Moses Carter

Classes Taught : World History, Civics, Geography

Years at St. Jude: 2

Email: lee.carter

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"I have a degree in History from Alabama State University. I also have a pending Masters Degree in General Counseling."

Name: Karimah Collins

Classes Taught : 7th, 8th, and 9th grade English

Years at St. Jude: 3

Email: karimah.collins

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Sports: Girls Basketball Coach, Girls Vollyball Coach

"To teach is to touch lives forever."

Name: Clarence E. Darrington

Classes Taught : Religion

Years at St. Jude: 2

Email: clarence.darrington

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"Expanding the word of God through Liturgy, Study, Practicing, and unveiling the truth about Catholicism". I have been here 2 years, in the position of Teacher and Department Head for Theology and I have major interests in business and sports (GOLF).

Name: Dawson

Position:

Years at St. Jude: 1

Email:

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Name: Christopher M. Gilmore

Classes Taught : Business Math, Algebra I, Multimedia, Intro to Computer Engineering

Years at St. Jude: 2

Email: christopher.gilmore

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"Hello, my name is Christopher Gilmore and I am currently a graduate student at the University of Notre Dame, enrolled in the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) program. Recently, I graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering. I am excited to be a member of the St. Jude community and look forward to working at SJEI for the next two years."

Name: Anitra Howard

Classes Taught: Chemistry, Physics, and Algebra II

Years at St. Jude: 1

Email: anitra.howard

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"Children live what they see therefore we should always be mindul of the type of behavior and attitude we are modeling. My goal this year is to challenge the minds of our students and maximize their potential through creative hand-on activities, real-world problem solving, and enhancing their organizational and communication skills."

Name: Horace Lamar

Position: Choir Director

Years at St. Jude: 2

Email: horace.lamar

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"I am Horace Lamar, and I currently serve as choral director at St Jude. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Mississippi Valley State University, the Master's in Music Education degree from the University of Minnesota, and the Doctor of Music Education degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. I have taught both choral and instrumental music in the public schools of Alabama as well as Alabama A&M and Alabama State Universities. Most recently, I served as Dean of the School of Music (1995-2005) at Alabama State. Additionally, I have served as a consultant to the State Department of Education and ETS (Educational Testing Service). I have also served on NCATE and SACS review teams. This is my second year at St. Jude, and I am looking forward to an exciting and productive year."

Name: Michael McShane

Classes Taught : 9th and 10th grade Religion, and 10th grade English

Years at St. Jude: 1

Email: michael.mcshane

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"Greetings, I am currently teaching at St. Jude with Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education Program while I pursue my Master's Degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction."

Name: Ivory Parker

Classes Taught: US History 10, World History 9.

Years at St. Jude: 3

Email: ivory.parker

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"I have the audacity to affirm that St. Jude is an institution of quality that has a qualified faculty, and produces competent graduates who make positive contrubutions to our community, state and nation."

B.A. Political Science, Mississippi Valley State University
Masters of Social Science, University of Mississippi

Name: Marie Peterson

Classes Taught : Algebra I, Religion

Years at St. Jude: 2

Email: marie.peterson

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"I am a teacher in Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Program. I have lived in New York up until this past summer where I attended college at St. Thomas Aquinas College for education."

Name: Al Pogue

Position: Head Football Coach

Years at St. Jude: 2

Email: al.pogue

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"Hello my name is Coach Al Pogue, and I am honored to be a part of an institution with such great tradition."

Name: Kim Roedl

Position:

Years at St. Jude: 3

Email: kim.roedl

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Name: Gayle Rogers

Position: Library Media Specialist

Years at St. Jude: 2

Email: gayle.rogers

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Activities: Pirates Book Club

"I have been a library media specialist for over six years. I have a Master of Education degree in library media from Alabama State University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Alabama."
The Pirates Book Club meets every Thursday during the second lunch period.

Name: Saundra Stewart

Classes Taught : Biology & Chemistry

Years at St. Jude: 2

Email: saundra.stewart

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"I am a formal graduate of St. Jude High School. I came to St. Jude from Houston Hill, I am happy to be back at my old school and I really hope to make a difference. I am a hands on teacher and believe in projects and lab experiments."

Name: Jacqueshia Watkins

Classes Taught: Anatomy and Physiology, Health, and 10th grade Theology

Years at St. Jude: 1

Email: jwatkins

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Name: Juliette Wimberly

Position:

Years at St. Jude: 3

Email: juliette.wimberly

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