Spotlight

Welcone Clayton Grider to the Decatur High School family. Mr. Grider serves as Assistant Principal.

"I want to be a light and serve our students, faculty, and staff through purposeful interaction and collaboration."

- Clayton Grider, Assistant Principal

Logan Wren is a new teacher at Decatur High School. She teaches marine biology.

"I chose to be an educator to inspire others, be a mentor, and because I love learning."

- Logan Wren, Teacher

We want to welcome a familiar face back to Decatur City Schools. Riley Adcock is a Special Ed Teacher at DHS.

"I was inspired to become an educator to make an impact on students."

- Riley Adcock, Special Education

Welcome Laura Rea to Decatur High School. Laura  will be teaching Spanish.

"I want to provide an inclusive environment and teach critical thinking skills. I love to provide encouragement and a safe place for learning."

- Laura Rea, Spanish Teacher

Welcome Maggie Smith to Decatur High School. Maggie is an Englisth teacher and Assistant Volleyball Coach.

"I like to find out about my students' interests and share my own to find common ground. I find that stepping outside the content makes students relate more easily to teachers."

- Maggie Smith, Teacher

Casey Martin,  Math Teacher, Decatur High School

"Cultivating awe, wonder, and curiosity in the minds of my students gives me hope in the future and our place it. "

- Kasey Martin, Math Teacher

Welcome to Decatur High Schoo, Mr. Luke Moore. Mr. Moore is a 9th grade Geometry and Math.

"I enjoy finding common ground with my students to develop positive relationships in the classroom."

- Luke Moore, Teacher

We want to welcome Eduardo Gregori to Decatur High School. He will be teaching Spanish.

"I was inspired to become an educator because I am passionate. I like to create a positive and welcoming teaching experience for my students."

- Eduardo Gregori, Spanish Teacher

Welcome Jonlee Sasser, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.

"I hope to establish a relationship of trust and friendship with my students along with pushing them to be their best."

- Jonlee Sasser, Head Strength Coach

Welcome to Olivia Marks. Olivia is a 9-12 Business Education teacher.

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Welcome Ronnie Allen to the DHS family. She is our new chorus teacher.

"I like to treat my chorus students as one big family. I like to be able to bring music to my students."

- Ronnie Allen, Chorus Teacher

Welcome Lisa Fullington to Decatur High School. She teaches Science.

"I plan to build a culture of mutual respect and appreciate each contribution."

- Lisa Fullington, Teacher

Welcome Riley Zepp, Wrestling Coach and 10th grade History Teacher

"One of my goals is to make historical topics and events more interactive and relatable for students using technology."

- Riley Zepp, Teacher/Wrestling Coach

Beal Chambliss, Teacher, Decatur High School

"My "Why" is rooted in the teachers who shaped my journey in math & computer science. From Mr. Hayes' poetic proofs to professors revealing real-world solutions, their guidance inspired me. Now, I strive to equip students with skills & confidence to excel & inspire others."

- Neal Chambliss, Teacher

Scotty Brooks, Media Specialist, DHS

"From teacher to media specialist, I love seeing students connect with the written word. Whether it’s Hamlet or Percy Jackson, when a story sparks emotion, a reader is born. I want the DHS media center to open new worlds for every reluctant reader."

- Scotty Brooks, Media Specialist

Clay Massey, Teacher, Decatur High School

"I was inspired to become and educator due to my love of kids and making a positive influence in their lives."

- Clay Massey, Teacher

Derek Blagburn, Teacher, Decatur High School

"I observe and make conversations with students. I like to ask questions and find common interests."

- Derek Blagburn, Teacher

Brandon Boatwright, Teacher, Decatur High School

"My main goal is to instill a love of learning in my students and share history with the students by getting them involved."

- Brandon Boatwright, Teacher

William Smith, Teacher, Decatur High School

"I believe that group work helps students engage in content. Collaboration is just one life skill I will teach."

- William Smith, Teacher

Tiffany Gordon, Teacher, Decatur High School

"I want to engage my students my know what I am available to them whatever need may arise."

- Tiffany Gordon, Counselor

Laurel Hudson, Teacher, Decatur High School

"My main goal this year is to build a netter future for each life I touch."

- Laurel Hudson, Teacher

Stuart Lamp, Teacher, Decatur High School

"I love to use real situations in our government today and encourage the civil discourse to discuss all angles of these important issues."

- Stuart Lamp, Teacher

Brett Voss, Teacher, Decatur High School

"I was inspired to become an educator due to past educators who invested in me and changed the trajectory of my life."

- Brett Voss, Teacher

Katherine Helms, English Teacher, Decatur High School

"What I love about my job is engaging with students, making every effort to make skills and content relevant to their lives. I'm motivated to build a classroom community where students feel known by me and their classmates."

- Katherine Helms, Teacher

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