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I want to welcome our new and returning students to Magnolia Woods Elementary!

It is important that teachers and parents work as a team for the benefit of our children. Communication is extremely important. I encourage you to contact your child’s teacher via email, written notes, or request a conference at any time. The best way for you to stay involved in your child’s education is to check homework every night to make sure assignments are completed accurately and monitor conduct reports regularly. Problems can often be avoided if concerns are identified and addressed quickly with the classroom teacher. Research shows that student learning is enhanced when parents and teachers work together. I encourage you to volunteer your time and abilities, attend our special events, and communicate regularly with your child’s teacher. Together, we can accomplish great things.

We need and appreciate your support. This is going to be an amazing year! Welcome to the Magnolia Woods Elementary Family.

JoShawna Williams

PRINCIPAL

Administration

Alesha Cavanaugh

Assistant Principal

Catasha Jackson

Assistant Principal

cjackson10@ebrschools.org
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Monica Brown

Executive Secretary

Nichelle Buie

School Counselor

Shelby Wilson

S. B. Social Worker

Sharon Watkins

School Clerk

Angel Harris

Mentor Teacher

Lisa Langster

TOR Moderator

Lauren Ellis

Speech Therapist

Jeanne Mouriz

Gifted Resource

Lyndara Thomas

Instructional Specialist

Pre-K

Nahriah Mason

Pre-K Paraprofessional

Dyqueasha Daniels

Pre-K Paraprofessional

Jene Myles

Pre-K Paraprofessional

Savannah Sample

Teacher

Kindergarten

Breona Barnes

Briana Grayman

Carvell Teasett

1st Grade

Ayana Reason

Darrylneka Thomas

Shamone Williams

2nd Grade

Monica Cooper

Dymond Williams

3rd Grade

Deborah McElgin

Social Studies/Science

Nicholas Thomas

Math

4th Grade

Annalee Salvador

Social Studies/Science

Raphael Walker

ELA

5th Grade

Anthony Burton

Math

Karlisa Franklin

ELA

Sonja Franklin

Social Studies/Science

Exceptional Student Services (ESS)

Quiana Bailey

ESS Autistic Paraprofessional

Ryan Betz

ESS SPED Paraprofessional

Dessie Borne

ESS Autistic Paraprofessional

Raven Bragg

ESS Autistic Paraprofessional

Channing Duncan

ESS Self-Contained/Resource (K-2)

Hope LaFleur

ESS SPED Paraprofessional

Tiffany Perkins

ESS SPED Paraprofessional

Ma Necitas Moses

ESS Autistic Paraprofessional

Jessica Nicholas

Autistic Teacher (Lower)

Lowela Salarda

Autistic Teacher (Upper)

Azelia Singleton

ESS Inclusion Resource (K-5)

Ancillary Staff

Naga Lakshmi Bonam

STEM

Hector Gallego

Spanish

Mary Reddoch

Art

Gwynn Shamlin

Adaptive PE

Breland Sylve

Librarian

Candice Thomas

Drama

Paraprofessional/intervention Support Staff

Marquila Celestine

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The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is advising families that school bus transportation may experience delays during the Friday afternoon commute home because of weather and road conditions across the parish. Transportation staff members are working to safely transport students while navigating possible heavy traffic, flooded areas and impacted roadways caused by
changing weather conditions.

District officials said student safety remains the top priority as drivers continue routes throughout the parish. The district appreciates the understanding and cooperation of families and the community during the weather event.