Spotlight

Mattison

"I love watching the growth blossom in the students throughout the school year! I love all the small and big memories that are made inside the classroom with my students and their families."

- Mattison Eddy, 2024 GPS TOY, Kindergarten Teacher

Bond

I am blessed to be a part of the Pioneer Family. The support from my faith, family, friends, and fellow faculty/teachers has meant more to me than I can ever express.

- Steve Bond, 2024 GIS Teacher of the Year, Art Teacher

Mr. Orgeron

"My favorite thing about teaching is the opportunity to inspire curiosity and foster a love of learning in students."

- Reagan Orgeron, 2024 GMS Teacher of the Year

Becky

"I feel very honored to have been a part of the Gentry High School family for the past 14 years and look forward to many more years."

- Rebecca Tingley, 2024 GHS Teacher of the Year

Heidi

One of the highlights of teaching at Gentry Public Schools is the opportunity to cultivate a love of reading in our students. I feel incredibly blessed to give back to the very school that helped shape who I am today.

- Heidi Nance, District Dyslexia/Literacy MCL

Jenny

"I am living my dream. In my earliest memories I wanted to be a teacher. When I started teaching I had some excellent mentors who challenged and supported me. They made me a better teacher. I am so thankful that I get to pay it forward..."

- Jennifer Pierce, District Math MCL

GMS

"I like having the ability to make a difference in students' lives every day."

- Ethan Pendergraft, GMS Special Education Teacher

GHS

"I love when students come back to class after learning a certain shop skill and mentioning how they used it at home and were able to help fix something for their family."

- Janae Fairchild, GHS Agriculture Teacher

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"Student growth is what drives my passion for education."

- Thomas Clement, GMS English Teacher/MCL

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"I love getting to watch students grow into the people that they’re meant to be!"

- Josh McBride, GHS Theater Teacher

GPS

"My favorite part of teaching is seeing growth in students and seeing them really enjoy the songs they are performing."

- Jason Burns, GPS Music Teacher

GHS

"I love educating students about all facets of Agriculture."

- Wendy Jackson, Agri Teacher and CTE MCL

GMS

"I love being able to share my love of math with my students."

- Lisa Hillis, GIS Classroom Teacher

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"I love teaching and helping to create life-long learners."

- Barbara Eubanks, GPS Special Education Teacher

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"My favorite part about being a teacher is the opportunity to inspire and be inspired every single day."

- Amy Gil, GIS Classroom Teacher

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"I enjoy working with students and witnessing their growth, both socially and academically, and collaborating with the fantastic staff at Gentry who are dedicated to helping students succeed."

- Pam Sims, District Special Education MCL

This video highlights what makes Gentry Public Schools special. Through stories from students, staff, and community leaders, it shows how a close-knit, supportive environment fosters academic success and personal growth, proving that big achievements can happen even in a small town like Gentry.

mISSION

Our mission is "to Ensure All Students Connect, Learn, and Succeed."
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