Ms. Young
7th Grade Science
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Ms. Young has been teaching science and math for 16.5 years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Middle School science and math from Brescia University, a Master's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University, and a Rank I degree from Western Kentucky University in Library Media Education.
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Ms. Young lives in Owensboro with her dog, Jackson, a black lab/boxer mix. Her favorite foods are pizza and mushrooms. Her hobbies include reading and cruising the Caribbean.
Mrs. Pogue
7th Grade Science
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Mrs. Pogue has been teaching for 4 years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Middle School science and math from Brescia University.
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Mrs. Pogue lives in Owensboro with her husband, 2 cats, and a dog. She traveled the country for a year after high school.
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Mrs. Leach
7th grade Math
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Mrs. Leach has been teaching math for 6 years. She attended OCTC and Western Kentucky University where she received her degree in Middle Grades Math and Social Studies. She has also attended University of the Cumberlands to get her degree in Teacher Leader.
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Mrs. Leach likes to spend time with her husband, two children, Reagan and Reese, and her goldendoodle, Bodee Bear. Her favorite foods incldue pizza, hot wings, and chicken alfredo. Her hobbies include watching UK basketball and coaching T-ball.
Mrs. Phillips
6th, 7th, & 8th grade Math
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Mrs. Phillips has been teaching for 8 years. She received her Bachelor's degree at Western Kentucky University. She received her Master's degree at Cumberland University.
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Mrs. Phillips has two children and a dog named Waffles. Her hobbies include reading and traveling.
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Ms. Willett
7th Grade Math
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Ms. Willett has been teaching for 27 years. She went to the University of Kentucky and has her Bachelor's, Master's, and Rank I degrees.
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Ms. Willett lives in Owensboro and has two children. Her favorite food is pasta. Her hobbies include golfing and swimming.
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Ms. Martin
7th Grade Special Services
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Ms. Martin has been teaching for 18 years. She has a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, and a Rank I degree. She attended Western Kentucky University.
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Ms. Martin lives in Owensboro with her dog and two cats. Her favorite food is sushi. Her hobbies include painting and crafting.
Mrs. Milburn
7th Grade ELA
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Mrs. Milburn has been teaching for 9 years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary education and a Masters in Language and Literacy. She attended Eastern Kentucky University and Texas Tech University.
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Mrs. Milburn lived in central Texas for 10.5 years after college until 2011. She now lives in Owensboro with her husband and two children. She has several animals that include Maggie, a golden retriever, an Oscar fish named Tiger, and 2 hermit crabs named Shelly and Sockie. Her favorite food is mashed potatoes and she enjoys listening to music, reading and sitting in the sun.
Mr. Markwell
6th, 7th, and 8th grade Social Studies
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Mr. Markwell has been teaching for 17 years. He has a Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Marketing and Communications.He attended Bellarmine University.
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Mr. Markwell was born in San Diego, California and spent most of his life living in Lousiville, KY. Mr. Markwell's favorite foods include Mexican and Italian foods. His hobbies include watching and playing sports.
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Mrs. Pannell
7th Grade Special Services
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Ms. White currently teaches 7th grade.
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Mrs. Simmons
7th grade ELA
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Mrs. Simmons has been teaching ELA for 19 years. She attended Western Kentucky University. She has a Bachelors in education, Master's degree/Rank I in counseling.
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Mrs. Simmons lives in Owensboro with her husband. She has 4 children, 2 step-children, and 8 grandkids. Her favorite food is Mexican. Her favorite hobbies include reading, riding motorcycles, riding jeeps, and spending time with family.
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Mrs. Troutman
7th Grade ELA
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Mrs. Troutman teaches English/Language Arts.
Ms. Townsend
7th Grade Social Studies
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Ms. Young has been teaching science and math for 16.5 years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Middle School science and math from Brescia University, a Master's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University, and a Rank I degree from Western Kentucky University in Library Media Education.
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Ms. Young lives in Owensboro with her dog, Jackson, a black lab/boxer mix. Her favorite foods are pizza and mushrooms. Her hobbies include reading and cruising the Caribbean.
Ms. Layson
7th Grade Special Services
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Ms. Layson has been teaching for 2 years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Humanistic Studies, Master's in Women's studies, and a Master's degree in Special Education.
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Ms. Layson lived in Green Bay, WI where she attended the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay. She also attended Western Kentucky University and Georgetown University. She now lives in Owensboro. She has one daughter, two cats, and one dog.
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Her favorite foods are chocolate, garden vegetables, and popcorn. Her hobbies include reading and volunteer work.
Mr. Swift
7th Grade Social Studies
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Mr. Swift has been teaching and coaching for over 30 years. He currently coaches basketball.