LAMAR ELEMENTARY

I worked as a paraprofessional for 12 years with Lamar Kindergarten. I then returned to school to seek my BS in Early Childhood. After graduating ATU, I worked as a paraprofessional in Lamar ABC Preschool for 1 year, I taught 1^st grade for 5 years, 3^rd grade Reading for 3 years, and I am currently in my 1^st year as the Math Instructional Facilitator/Title I math teacher.

I have been married to my husband, Jeff Bates, for 21 years. I have 2 sons and daughters-in-law and 2 grandchildren.

I attend Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Clarksville where I teach the 1^st and 2^nd grade Sunday School class. My favorite things to do are being “Grammy” to Ava and Shepard, camping, and flea marketing.