Dyeatra Nelson

Dyeatra Nelson is a senior at the University of South Alabama and is currently enrolled in the No Child Left Behind program. Dyeatra spends her weekdays in a wonderful classroom at Maryvale Elementary with her cooperating teacher, Mrs. Mary Johnson. Dyeatra credits her classmates for giving her the support she needs to get through this program. "Without each one of them, this would be a tough program. When we need something, someone in our class is there for support," she says.
Dyeatra is engaged to be married to a a professional golfer. With this in mind, she plans to teach for a couple of years and then go on "tour" with her new husband.

Benjamin Ponder

Benjamin Ponder is a junior at the University of South Alabama. He is working on a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. He is currently participating in the NCLB partnership as a student intern at Maryvale Elementary. Benjamin is enjoying the opportunity to participate in the NCLB program and cannot wait to have a classroom of his own. He currently lives in Grand Bay with his wife and three year old son. When he is not playing with his son, Benjamin enjoys reading, juggling, and playing the guitar.

 

Kate Ray

Kate Ray is a senior at the University of South Alabama. She is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Kate is participating in the No Child Left Behind program as a student intern at Maryvale Elementary School. She works in a 4th grade classroom under the mentorship of Mrs. Kimberly Anez. Kate is also a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and is active in the community and on campus. After graduating in December 2003, Kate plans to teach in the Mobile County Public School System.

 

Lucy Stubbs

Lucy Stubbs is a junior at the University of South Alabama, where she is working on a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She is currently participating in the No Child Left Behind program. She is working in a third grade classroom at Maryvale Elementary School with Elizabeth Gillespie as her mentor teacher. After graduating in December of 2003, she plans to teach in the Mobile County Public School System and to later get her Master's degree in Elementary Education.