JCJC KIDS' COLLEGE INSTRUCTORS
Kids’ College Instructors:
Megan Stringer: Anatomy
Education: M.S. in veterinary medicine from Colorado State University
Experience: Two years of teaching experience at Jones County Junior College.
Description of course: The systems of the human body and how all the systems work together will be learned in anatomy. Students will learn some of the major anatomical structures of the human body like the bones, muscles, and organs. The students will also learn how most animals are anatomically similar and different, and they will learn organisms that cause disease to the human body and ways to prevent disease and infection.
Stephanie Green: Psychology
Education: M.S. in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi
Experience: Ten years as a psychology and human growth and development teacher at Jones County Junior College
Description of course: Students will learn specific subjects about the brain and which part of the brain controls functions related to behavior; they will also explore forensics and crime detection, including reading body language and non-verbal communication, self-esteem, and personality.
Dana Knight: Spanish
Education: M.Ed. in gifted education from William Carey University
Experience: Thirteen years as a Spanish teacher at Northeast Jones High School
Description of course: The students will learn basic Spanish conversational skills through vocabulary study and practice. Learning technique include the use of role-lay, total physical response, music, and cultural crafts to reinforce the study. Holiday customs in Latin America and Spain will also be examined and explained. This year’s vocabulary focus will be a review of greetings, colors, adjectives, and parts of the body. New areas of study will include food, clothing, holidays, and hobbies.
Sheri Taylor: Art
Education: B.A. in graphic design from Mississippi State University
Experience: Four years as Graphics Coordinator of Teaching Learning Resource Center at the University of Southern Mississippi Twelve years as a private art teacher.
Description of course: Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci will be the focus as students study the Renaissance period of art. Students will paint on the ceiling of a Sistine Chapel replica. Students will also sketch their own inventions and ideas into individual art journals and learn about grids and their “magical” way of helping people with proportions and perspectives.
Cara Hyatt: Physical Education
Education: M.B.M. from Colorado Technical University
Experience: Two years as an English instructor at Northeast Jones High School
One year as an English instructor and assistant basketball coach at Jones County Junior College
Description of course: This course is designed to acquaint students with various sports and recreation activities. Students will engage in problem solving activities in which group dynamics and team building will be emphasized through group discussions and participation in facilitated competition. Students will gain the ability to take initiative and explore personal values through various games and activities.
Jennifer Lowery: Health
Education: B.S. degree in biology from The University of Southern Mississippi
M. Ed. in gifted education from William Carey University
Experience: Thirteen years as a Biology I, Biology II, AP History, and AP Biology teacher at Northeast Jones High School
Description of course: The health course will include an exploration of the senses, a discovery of disease prevention and transmission, a journey through heart health, an evaluation of nutrition and wellness, and an investigation into sleep.
Artie Adams: Music
Education: M. Ed. in music education from the University of Southern Mississippi Experience: Twenty years of music teaching experience. Artie is currently the band director at South Jones High School.
Description of course: The course will explore the basics of making music by teaching students to read notes on a music staff and perform melody, harmony, and rhythm on various percussion instruments.
