Martha Smith Elementary School

Congratulations to our August Teacher Stinger Spotlight Award Winner, Ms. Anyzia Spearman. Ms. Spearman is a First Grade teacher who goes above and beyond daily for her students and strives to build meaningful relationships with all of her students.

Congratulations to third-grade teacher Mrs. Kim Ryan on being chosen as the September Certified Stinger Spotlight. Mrs. Ryan is always quietly working in the background to support her team and others. She is a joy to be around and truly gives her all in everything she does.

Congratulations to our Data Clerk, Mrs. Shakaquita Trice, on being the September Classified Stinger. Since joining the MRSE family, Mrs. Trice has been very efficient in all that she does. She is willing to help where needed and takes on new challenges with stride!

Congratulations to Ms. Ariel Hood for being the Certified Stinger Spotlight for the Month for October. She is the awesome leader of our Pre-K Team and she strives to ensure her team is cohesive and strong daily. We appreciate her hard work and dedication each day.

Congratulations to Ms. Mariella Barragan for being the Classified Stinger Spotlight of the Month. Ms. Mariella is a great asset to our school and is an awesome team player. She is one of 5 ladies who ensure our learning spaces are clean and ready for learning daily.

Congratulations to our Certified Stinger Spotlight for December 2024, Mrs. Stephanie Gibbs! Mrs. Gibbs is a dedicated MRSE team player who works hard daily to ensure her students receive the best academic and social experience.

Congratulations to our Classified Sting Spotlight for December 2024, Mrs. Tiffany James. Mrs. James LOVES her job and gives her best to MRSE daily. She does so many awesome things, but if you really want to see her shine just watch her teach small-group lessons!

Congratulations Mrs. Laura Sloan, the Certified Stinger Spotlight for January 2025. Mrs. Sloan is a SPED Lead Teacher and is dedicated to ensuring our students receive the support they require by leading and mentoring teachers. She also runs awesome small-group instruction.

Congratulations to our Classified Stinger Spotlight for January 2025 Mrs. Stacy Landon. Mrs. Landon is a dedicated part of MRSE who works quietly in the background doing many things others don’t know about. She is always available to listen and support staff and students.

Congratulations to Mrs. Christine Barrett on being selected as the Certified Stinger Spotlight for February 2025. Mrs. Barrett is a dedicated team player in our SPED Dept. She is always willing to lend a helping hand to teachers and students who need assistance.

Congratulations to Mrs. Tabitha Carlson on being selected as the Classified Stinger Spotlight for February 2025. Mrs. Carlson is a dedicated paraprofessional who takes any tasks she is given head-on and gives 100% in all she does.

Congratulations to Caitlyn Reddish for being chosen as our Certified staff member for March 2025! She is dependable, leads and unites her team, and ensures that students are engaged through effective instruction. She is such an important and valuable member of MRSE.

Congratulations to Lila Crummey for being chosen as our Classified staff for March 2025! She is a dedicated and valuable member of our MRSE family. She is a shining example of what it means to be a part of our MRSE!