Third Grade
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Kelley Hobson - National Board Certified
Kelley Hobson graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Louisiana Tech University in 1999. Kelley has been teaching since 2000 in Caddo Parish and has experience teaching grades one and three. Kelley moved to South Highlands Elementary Magnet in 2002 and completed her National Board Certification in 2009. She has taught first grade and is presently teaching third grade reading and language arts. Kelley has been married to her husband Tony since 2001. They have 2 children, Savannah and new baby, Noah. She enjoys reading, exercising, and going to the movies.
Kelley Hobson graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Louisiana Tech University in 1999. Kelley has been teaching since 2000 in Caddo Parish and has experience teaching grades one and three. Kelley moved to South Highlands Elementary Magnet in 2002 and completed her National Board Certification in 2009. She has taught first grade and is presently teaching third grade reading and language arts. Kelley has been married to her husband Tony since 2001. They have 2 children, Savannah and new baby, Noah. She enjoys reading, exercising, and going to the movies.
Mandy Kimbell
Mandy Kimbell graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from the Louisiana State University in Shreveport in 2001, and Master's Degree in Elementary Education in 2008. Mrs. Kimbell began teaching in Plano, Texas and was awarded the "Rookie Teacher of the Year" for the school. After teaching in Plano for 2 years, she began teaching at South Highlands Elementary Magnet. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with husband, Garrett, and new baby, Amelia.
Mandy Kimbell graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from the Louisiana State University in Shreveport in 2001, and Master's Degree in Elementary Education in 2008. Mrs. Kimbell began teaching in Plano, Texas and was awarded the "Rookie Teacher of the Year" for the school. After teaching in Plano for 2 years, she began teaching at South Highlands Elementary Magnet. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with husband, Garrett, and new baby, Amelia.
Gaye Snyder
Gaye Snyder 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 science and social studies to 3rd graders. 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 one.
Gaye Snyder 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 science and social studies to 3rd graders. 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 one.
Stacy Cupp
Stacy Cupp graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education from Louisiana Tech University in 1983 and a Master of Education Degree in Reading Education from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas in 1985. She has also obtained Plus Thirty graduate hours credit. In 1997, Stacy received her Gifted and Talented certification She has been teaching since 1984 and has taught in several schools in Caddo and Bossier parishes. Her experience ranges from kindergarten to fifth grade. Stacy came to South Highlands in 1995 as a fifth grade Gateway teacher and moved to third grade Gateway in 2003. Stacy and her husband, Charles, have two daughters who are South Highlands graduates. She enjoys spending time with her family and is active at her church.
Stacy Cupp graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education from Louisiana Tech University in 1983 and a Master of Education Degree in Reading Education from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas in 1985. She has also obtained Plus Thirty graduate hours credit. In 1997, Stacy received her Gifted and Talented certification She has been teaching since 1984 and has taught in several schools in Caddo and Bossier parishes. Her experience ranges from kindergarten to fifth grade. Stacy came to South Highlands in 1995 as a fifth grade Gateway teacher and moved to third grade Gateway in 2003. Stacy and her husband, Charles, have two daughters who are South Highlands graduates. She enjoys spending time with her family and is active at her church.
