Third Grade
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Katie Little
Katie Little graduated with a Bachelors Degree in French from Loyola University in 1996. She earned her Masters of Education in 2003 from Northwestern State University. Katie has been teaching since 2002 with experience in Math Resource, as well as Science and Social Studies. She taught 3rd grade at South Highlands several years ago before staying home with her children, Evelyn and Will. Katie loves fostering an enjoyment of reading in her 3rd Grade Gateway class. In her spare time, she and her husband Don adore watching their children score goals in soccer and also traveling to faraway places!
Heather Williams - National Board Certified.
Heather Williams received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Texas Tech University in 2006. She has experience teaching Kindergarten and First Grade in both Texas and Louisiana. Mrs. Williams earned her National Board Certification in Early Childhood-Generalist in 2011 and is currently finishing her Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. She began her career at South Highlands in the fall of 2013 when she moved to Shreveport from Zachary, LA. Mrs. Williams is married to Greg Williams and they have two young children, McCoy (2) and Marlowe (1). In her free time, Mrs. Williams enjoys playing with her babies and supporting the Byrd High School Yellow Jackets, where her husband is the Head Baseball Coach.
Heather Williams received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Texas Tech University in 2006. She has experience teaching Kindergarten and First Grade in both Texas and Louisiana. Mrs. Williams earned her National Board Certification in Early Childhood-Generalist in 2011 and is currently finishing her Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. She began her career at South Highlands in the fall of 2013 when she moved to Shreveport from Zachary, LA. Mrs. Williams is married to Greg Williams and they have two young children, McCoy (2) and Marlowe (1). In her free time, Mrs. Williams enjoys playing with her babies and supporting the Byrd High School Yellow Jackets, where her husband is the Head Baseball Coach.
Faye Yates
Faye Yates returned to South Highlands after teaching for eleven years in Tampa, Florida. She previously taught kindergarten for South Highlands. While in Florida, she taught first grade for two years and then moved to fourth grade for two years. In fourth grade she and two other teachers successfully implemented the first laptop program in an elementary school. After four years in the classroom, she was asked to head the elementary library at Berkeley Preparatory School. Mrs. Yates received her education at the University of Arizona in Tuscon, Arizona and masters in reading and literacy education from LSUS and the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida
Faye Yates returned to South Highlands after teaching for eleven years in Tampa, Florida. She previously taught kindergarten for South Highlands. While in Florida, she taught first grade for two years and then moved to fourth grade for two years. In fourth grade she and two other teachers successfully implemented the first laptop program in an elementary school. After four years in the classroom, she was asked to head the elementary library at Berkeley Preparatory School. Mrs. Yates received her education at the University of Arizona in Tuscon, Arizona and masters in reading and literacy education from LSUS and the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida
Gaye Snyder
Gaye Snyder has over 20 years experience in teaching third and fourth grade. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from the Louisiana State University in Shreveport in 1995. Gaye has been teaching since receiving that degree in 1995 and has taught in both public and private schools in Caddo Parish. She is certified to teach grades Kindergarten through 8th grade, but has concentrated her teaching in third and fourth grade. While receiving her degree she was inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society and after receiving her degree she was asked to represent the Diocese of Shreveport in the Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award. She has been a member of the Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics, and the International Reading Association. Gaye moved to South Highlands Elementary Magnet School in 2006 and presently teaches third grade. She enjoys being actively involved with the students she teaches after school as well as during the day. She has served as a Quiz Bowl Chairman, pep squad leader, spring musical committee chair and both a Girl Scout and Boy Scout troop leader. She was recognized as a valued volunteer by Caddo Parish Schools. Throughout her career she has also been a member of the principal's advisory group, a peer review team member for SAC accreditation, and served as a member of the school disciplinary committee. Gaye is the mother of 3 children and the grandmother of seven.
Gaye Snyder has over 20 years experience in teaching third and fourth grade. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from the Louisiana State University in Shreveport in 1995. Gaye has been teaching since receiving that degree in 1995 and has taught in both public and private schools in Caddo Parish. She is certified to teach grades Kindergarten through 8th grade, but has concentrated her teaching in third and fourth grade. While receiving her degree she was inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society and after receiving her degree she was asked to represent the Diocese of Shreveport in the Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award. She has been a member of the Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics, and the International Reading Association. Gaye moved to South Highlands Elementary Magnet School in 2006 and presently teaches third grade. She enjoys being actively involved with the students she teaches after school as well as during the day. She has served as a Quiz Bowl Chairman, pep squad leader, spring musical committee chair and both a Girl Scout and Boy Scout troop leader. She was recognized as a valued volunteer by Caddo Parish Schools. Throughout her career she has also been a member of the principal's advisory group, a peer review team member for SAC accreditation, and served as a member of the school disciplinary committee. Gaye is the mother of 3 children and the grandmother of seven.