Enrichments
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Michelle Bourgeois
Michelle Bourgeois graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Louisiana State University in Shreveport in 2002 and received her Master's Degree in Supervision in 2008. She has been teaching since 2004. In 2006 Michelle began teaching at South Highlands, where she has taught kindergarten through fifth grade. Michelle grew up in the performing arts, and has been dancing since she was four years old. She has performed in numerous theatres around the U.S. including the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. As a drama teacher, Michelle is able to fuse two of her loves, the stage and teaching children. In her spare time she enjoys playing tennis, going to shows, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Michelle Bourgeois graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Louisiana State University in Shreveport in 2002 and received her Master's Degree in Supervision in 2008. She has been teaching since 2004. In 2006 Michelle began teaching at South Highlands, where she has taught kindergarten through fifth grade. Michelle grew up in the performing arts, and has been dancing since she was four years old. She has performed in numerous theatres around the U.S. including the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. As a drama teacher, Michelle is able to fuse two of her loves, the stage and teaching children. In her spare time she enjoys playing tennis, going to shows, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Charles Brutus
Charles Brutus is the music specialist at South Highlands as well as the Director of the Tiger Chorus. Mr. Brutus is a native of Shreveport and a product of Caddo Public Schools. He received his Master's and Bachelor's Degrees in music education from Northeast Louisiana University. He also holds a level three certification in Orff-schulwerk from the University of Memphis. Mr. Brutus has worked with the Shreveport Opera as the Chorus Director for many of its performances. He also has composed music for children and adult choruses. Mr. Brutus is the Artistic and Founding Director of the Northwest Louisiana Childrens Chorus. In 1998, Mr. Brutus received a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholarship to Japan.
Charles Brutus is the music specialist at South Highlands as well as the Director of the Tiger Chorus. Mr. Brutus is a native of Shreveport and a product of Caddo Public Schools. He received his Master's and Bachelor's Degrees in music education from Northeast Louisiana University. He also holds a level three certification in Orff-schulwerk from the University of Memphis. Mr. Brutus has worked with the Shreveport Opera as the Chorus Director for many of its performances. He also has composed music for children and adult choruses. Mr. Brutus is the Artistic and Founding Director of the Northwest Louisiana Childrens Chorus. In 1998, Mr. Brutus received a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholarship to Japan.
Frances Fontaine
Mrs. Fontaine has been teaching since 1982 and has taught at several elementary schools in Shreveport. Her students have won local, state, and national awards. She is thrilled to be teaching art at South Highlands and believes that teaching art is THE BEST JOB in the school system!
Mrs. Fontaine went to school at South Highlands from 1st grade through 6th grade (when dinosaurs still roamed Erie Street). Her three children Margaret, Anna, and Edward are all South Highlands alumni. Mrs. Fontaine now has the wonderful opportunity to experience South Highlands as a student, parent, and teacher. Frances is an artist and her work is shown locally. The birds and other wildlife on the bayou where she lives inspire many of her paintings. Her goal is to instill in every child the love of art. Art is something that you can enjoy for the rest of your life, whether you are visiting an art gallery or museum, or producing art yourself!
Mrs. Fontaine has been teaching since 1982 and has taught at several elementary schools in Shreveport. Her students have won local, state, and national awards. She is thrilled to be teaching art at South Highlands and believes that teaching art is THE BEST JOB in the school system!
Mrs. Fontaine went to school at South Highlands from 1st grade through 6th grade (when dinosaurs still roamed Erie Street). Her three children Margaret, Anna, and Edward are all South Highlands alumni. Mrs. Fontaine now has the wonderful opportunity to experience South Highlands as a student, parent, and teacher. Frances is an artist and her work is shown locally. The birds and other wildlife on the bayou where she lives inspire many of her paintings. Her goal is to instill in every child the love of art. Art is something that you can enjoy for the rest of your life, whether you are visiting an art gallery or museum, or producing art yourself!
Carolyn Hays
Mrs. Hays has been teaching since 1975. She holds a BA from Northeast Louisiana University in Speech and Hearing Therapy. She has been at South Highlands since 1977. Mrs. Hays works also with other children in the parish. She is itinerant, traveling to various schools. Mrs. Hays has always felt that speech is the first basic skill and that in order for children to excell they must first be articulate in their conversational skills. Mrs. Hays is a past president of the Shreveport Bossier Speech and Hearing Association. Carolyn loves cooking, gardening, and riding 4-wheelers. She loves country music and enjoys playing the piano and singing. She is committed to her son David and to her faith and church work. Carolyn also has a long time love of Mardi Gras for she was once Queen of the Krewe of Aesclepius.
Mrs. Hays has been teaching since 1975. She holds a BA from Northeast Louisiana University in Speech and Hearing Therapy. She has been at South Highlands since 1977. Mrs. Hays works also with other children in the parish. She is itinerant, traveling to various schools. Mrs. Hays has always felt that speech is the first basic skill and that in order for children to excell they must first be articulate in their conversational skills. Mrs. Hays is a past president of the Shreveport Bossier Speech and Hearing Association. Carolyn loves cooking, gardening, and riding 4-wheelers. She loves country music and enjoys playing the piano and singing. She is committed to her son David and to her faith and church work. Carolyn also has a long time love of Mardi Gras for she was once Queen of the Krewe of Aesclepius.
Michele Hendrix - National Board Certified
Michele Hendrix graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development with a concentration in Elementary Education from Wheelock College in 1997. She graduated from Centenary College with a Master's Degree in Administration and Supervision. Michele has been teaching since 1997. She has had the privilege of teaching third through fifth grades. Michele came to South Highlands in 2006. Michele has been married to Robert since 2001. Michele’s son, Nathan, was born in 2006.
Michele Hendrix graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development with a concentration in Elementary Education from Wheelock College in 1997. She graduated from Centenary College with a Master's Degree in Administration and Supervision. Michele has been teaching since 1997. She has had the privilege of teaching third through fifth grades. Michele came to South Highlands in 2006. Michele has been married to Robert since 2001. Michele’s son, Nathan, was born in 2006.
Phyllisia Mason-Hollins
Phyllisia Mason-Hollins is better known by family and friends as Lisa. Lisa graduated with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Grambling State University in 2002 and a Masters Degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology from Louisiana Tech in 2010. Lisa, a native Texan, moved to Bossier City and began teaching in Caddo Parish in 2004. She has experience teaching first grade and Physical Education. In August 2009, Lisa became the Physical Education teacher at South Highlands. Lisa is married to Sean and has two sons, Sean Mason and Peyton. In her free time Lisa likes to read and volunteer. Her goal as an educator is to motivate children to achieve their highest potential.
Phyllisia Mason-Hollins is better known by family and friends as Lisa. Lisa graduated with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Grambling State University in 2002 and a Masters Degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology from Louisiana Tech in 2010. Lisa, a native Texan, moved to Bossier City and began teaching in Caddo Parish in 2004. She has experience teaching first grade and Physical Education. In August 2009, Lisa became the Physical Education teacher at South Highlands. Lisa is married to Sean and has two sons, Sean Mason and Peyton. In her free time Lisa likes to read and volunteer. Her goal as an educator is to motivate children to achieve their highest potential.
Sheridan Shamburg
Mrs. Shamburg graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a BA in Elementary Education. She has since added Reading Specialist and Library Media Specialist certifications. Her experience in the classroom is in Reading and English with grades four through eight. Mrs. Shamburg moved to South Highlands in 2010 as a faculty member, but has been a South Highlands parent since 1998. She is the mom to four great kids, two of whom are current students at South Highlands. Mrs. Shamburg enjoys spending time with her kids, reading, traveling, and attending her kids’ extra-curricular activities!
Mrs. Shamburg graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a BA in Elementary Education. She has since added Reading Specialist and Library Media Specialist certifications. Her experience in the classroom is in Reading and English with grades four through eight. Mrs. Shamburg moved to South Highlands in 2010 as a faculty member, but has been a South Highlands parent since 1998. She is the mom to four great kids, two of whom are current students at South Highlands. Mrs. Shamburg enjoys spending time with her kids, reading, traveling, and attending her kids’ extra-curricular activities!
Nathalie Vanseveren
Nathalie Vanseveren graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Modern Languages from the I.S.P.E Berkendael (Belgium) in 1985. She is certified to teach French, English, Dutch , and German. In 1987, Nathalie started teaching in Louisiana through the C.O.D.O.F.I.L (Council of Development of French in Louisiana). Since then, she has taught in both Bossier and Caddo parishes, most of her experience being in teaching grades K through 5. Nathalie came to South Highlands Elementary Magnet in 2000 and became a Second Language Specialist in 2002. She loves to read, cross stitch and take care of her dogs.
Nathalie Vanseveren graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Modern Languages from the I.S.P.E Berkendael (Belgium) in 1985. She is certified to teach French, English, Dutch , and German. In 1987, Nathalie started teaching in Louisiana through the C.O.D.O.F.I.L (Council of Development of French in Louisiana). Since then, she has taught in both Bossier and Caddo parishes, most of her experience being in teaching grades K through 5. Nathalie came to South Highlands Elementary Magnet in 2000 and became a Second Language Specialist in 2002. She loves to read, cross stitch and take care of her dogs.
