October 29, 2026

HCSD Leaders Honor Teachers in Top 25 in State by MAAP Scale Scores

onight, the Harrison County School Board recognized some amazing teachers for their exceptional work in helping their schools achieve Top 25 rankings in Mississippi for the 2025-26 school year. Board members and HCSD Superintendent William Bentz presented

(October 26, 2026) – Tonight, the Harrison County School Board recognized some amazing teachers for their exceptional work in helping their schools achieve Top 25 rankings in Mississippi for the 2025-26 school year. Board members and HCSD Superintendent William Bentz presented 126 awards to these outstanding educators and expressed gratitude for their hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to preparing students for the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP).

13 exceptional teachers also received special recognition for achieving top-three rankings in the state in their respective subject-area assessments:

#1 - Algebra I:

West Harrison High (Six teachers)

#2 - 3rd Grade Math:

West Wortham Elementary & Middle (Four teachers)

#3 - English II:

West Harrison High (Three teachers)

Congratulations to all of our honorees! We are incredibly proud of your achievements! Thank you for going above and beyond to help our students, schools, and district succeed.

• CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE

#21 - 7th Grade Math:

Francine Kearney-Williams

#21 - 7th Grade Math:

Megan Reid

#21 - 7th Grade Math:

Andrew Tyler

• HARRISON CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

#24 - 3rd Grade ELA:

Marlana Benton

#24 - 3rd Grade ELA:

Iona Davis

#24 - 3rd Grade ELA:

Akili Lucky

• LIZANA ELEMENTARY

#22 - 5th Grade ELA:

Michele Mills

#11 - 6th Grade ELA:

Pamela Pannell

#11 - 6th Grade ELA:

Sandy Woodard

# 6 - 6th Grade Math:

Mandy Christensen

#18 - 5th Grade Science:

Maria Phillips

• LYMAN ELEMENTARY

#11 - 5th Grade Science:

Siobhan Dickinson

• NORTH WOOLMARKET ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE

#17 - 4th Grade ELA:

Hollee Gable

#17 - 4th Grade ELA:

Crystal Naron

#6, #17, #5 - 3rd, 4th, 5th ELA:

Stephanie Beauchamp

#6, #17, #5 - 3rd, 4th, 5th ELA:

Jillian Wells

#6 - 3rd Grade ELA:

Heather Hanshew

#6 - 3rd Grade ELA:

Wendy Woodard

#6, #17, #5 - 3rd, 4th, 5th ELA:

Stephanie Beauchamp

#6, #17, #5 -3rd, 4th, 5th ELA:

Jillian Wells

#5 - 5th Grade ELA:

Suzette Chatham

#5 - 5th Grade ELA:

Sharon Davis

#6, #17, #5 - 3rd, 4th, 5th ELA:

Stephanie Beauchamp

#6, #17, #5 - 3rd, 4th, 5th ELA:

Jillian Wells

#14 - 8th Grade ELA:

Ashley Enlow

#14 - 8th Grade ELA:

Jacklynn Prince

#14 - 8th Grade ELA:

Cathalene Richert

#6, #8, #14 - 6th, 7th, 8th ELA

Addie Conway

# 6, #8, #14 - 6th, 7th, 8th ELA:

Jennifer Womack

#8 - 7th Grade ELA:

Lilliana Bowen

#8 - 7th Grade ELA:

Jennifer Brewer

#8 - 7th Grade ELA:

Cathalene Richert

#6, #8, #14 - 6th, 7th, 8th ELA:

Addie Conway

#6, #8, #14 - 6th, 7th, 8th ELA:

Jennifer Womack

#6 - 6th Grade ELA:

Bridgette Ellison

#6 - 6th Grade ELA:

Madeline Oberhart

#6, #8, #14 - 6th, 7th, 8th ELA:

Addie Conway

#6, #8, #14 - 6th, 7th, 8th ELA:

Jennifer Womack

#22 - 7th Grade Math:

Dasha Dauzat

#22 - 7th Grade Math:

Monica Diamond

#21 - 8th Grade Math:

Crystal Callegari

#21 - 8th Grade Math:

Monica Diamond

#18 - 5th Grade Math:

Brooke Theobald

#9 - 6th Grade Math:

Danielle Rosetti

#8 - 4th Grade Math:

Danielle Kershaw

#8 - 4th Grade Math:

Karyn Necaise

#4 - 3rd Grade Math:

Haley Husein

#4 - 3rd Grade Math:

Renee Wheeler

#4 - 5th Grade Science:

Holly Sparks

• PINEVILLE ELEMENTARY

#18 - 5th Grade ELA:

Justus Holston

#4 - 6th Grade ELA:

Justus Holston

#12 - 6th Grade Math:

Suzanne Valdez

• THREE RIVERS ELEMENTARY

#20 - 5th Grade Science:

Sharita Barnes

• WEST HARRISON MIDDLE

#22 - 8th Grade Science:

Carlton Cotten

#22 - 8th Grade Science:

Christie Flynn

#22 - 8th Grade Science:

Page James

#22 - 8th Grade Science:

Gelisa Kelley

• WEST WORTHAM ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE

#24 - 7th Grade ELA:

Rebecca Wetzel

#24 - 7th Grade ELA:

Gary Weatherly

# 24 - 7th Grade ELA:

David Braud

#14 - 6th Grade ELA:

Amaris Evans

#14 - 6th Grade ELA:

Emily Teuton

#14 - 6th Grade ELA:

Melody Smith

#13 - 8th Grade ELA:

Timothy Johnson

#13 - 8th Grade ELA:

Jessie Ladner

#13 - 8th Grade ELA:

Keith Tincknell

#12 - 5th Grade ELA:

Grace Matsenbaugh

#12 - 5th Grade ELA:

Lorraine McKay

#12 - 5th Grade ELA:

David Braud

#12 - 5th Grade ELA:

Melody Smith

#9 - 3rd Grade ELA:

Jennifer Anderson

#9 - 3rd Grade ELA:

Amy Collins

#9 - 3rd Grade ELA:

Ashley Hughes

#9 - 3rd Grade ELA:

Haley Torries

#22 - 8th Grade Math:

Christen Martin

#22 - 8th Grade Math:

Keith Tincknell

#21 - 6th Grade Math:

Kathryn Farmer

#21 - 6th Grade Math:

Melody Smith

#9 - 5th Grade Math:

David Braud

#9 - 5th Grade Math:

Serena Ladner

#9 - 5th Grade Math:

Christopher Olin

#9 - 5th Grade Math:

Melody Smith

#8 - 7th Grade Math:

Ashley Ishee

#8 - 7th Grade Math:

David Braud

#2 - 3rd Grade Math:

Angie Hood

#2 - 3rd Grade Math:

Ashley Hughes

#2 -3rd Grade Math:

Rischelle Morgan

#2 - 3rd Grade Math:

Haley Torries

#5 - 5th Grade Science:

Angela Barkman

#5 - 5th Grade Science:

Johnette Garcia

#5 - 5th Grade Science:

David Braud

#5 - 5th Grade Science:

Melody Smith

#4 - 8th Grade Science:

Amber Hanberry

#4 - 8th Grade Science:

Keith Tincknell

• D’IBERVILLE HIGH

#24 - English II:

Leslie McDonald

#24 - English II:

Chelsea Pace

#24 - English II:

Kimberly Wood

#21 - Biology I:

Elizabeth Bennett

#21 - Biology I:

Amber Green

#21 - Biology I:

Ashley Hall

#21 - Biology I:

Amelia Helffrich

#21 - Biology I:

Jewel Hurst

#21 - Biology I:

Allison Miller

#21 - Biology I:

Bree Sanders

#5 - Algebra I:

Tasha Green

#5 - Algebra I:

Velma Groue

#5 - Algebra I:

Lisa Parker

#5 - Algebra I:

Brooke Saucier

#5 - Algebra I:

Amy Vassalli

• WEST HARRISON HIGH

#3 - English II:

Bethany Seal

#3 - English II:

Amelia Sullivan

#3 - English II:

Jennifer Walker

#4 - Biology I

Melissa Adriano

#4 - Biology I

Wendy Allison

#4 - Biology I

Nastassia Ayodele

#4 - Biology I

Courtney Bise

#4 - Biology I

Megan Brooks

#4 - Biology I

Ashley Gipson

#4 - Biology I

Erica Harper

#4 - Biology I

Melissa Morgan

#1 - Algebra I:

Allyson Hancock

#1 - Algebra I:

Linh Harshbarger

#1 - Algebra I:

Teresa Hixson

#1 - Algebra I:

Athena Kranz

#1 - Algebra I:

April Ladner

#1 - Algebra I:

Chandler Semb