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Kristen Hollis

Kristen Hollis

Hello! I am your school counselor Mrs. Kristen Hollis. I began my career in school based mental health in 2020. I am a lifelong resident of Etowah County. I reside in Rainbow City with my husband Brandon and our two sons Hayden and Hudson. My passion is working with students and ensuring that every student

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Mrs. Hughes

Melissa Hughes

Ms. Melissa Hughes has been bookkeeper at Gadsden Middle School since 2014. She is a graduate of Southside High School and holds a Local School Financial Management Certificate from The University of Alabama. She has two sons, Trey and Ingram. Ms. Hughes is enjoying her time at Gadsden Middle and looks forward to many more

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Catherine Walker

Mrs. Walker has been a nurse with the Gadsden City School System since 2018. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a BS in nursing in 2001. She has worked in many different areas of nursing including PACU, day surgery and ICU. She is married to her husband, John Robert, and has

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Christy Borgersrode

Mrs. Christy Borgersrode has been teaching since 1998. She began her career teaching elementary school. She has been at Gadsden Middle since the fall of 2012, teaching 6th grade math from 2012-2015. Mrs. Borgersrode then taught 8th grade math and Algebra I until the spring of 2022. She has returned to 6th grade where she is

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Shannon Campbell

Mrs. Shannon Skipper Campbell taught math at Gadsden Middle School for 11 years before going to Floyd Elementary School to teach Pre-K 4 for several years. After spending a year in the position of Gadsden City School system-wide math coach, her love of children and the classroom brought her “home” to Gadsden Middle School in

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Ryan Mulkey

Mr. Mulkey has been working for the Gadsden City School System since 2018, this is his first year here at Gadsden Middle School. He is a graduate of Jacksonville State University. He is married to his wife Tiffany and has 2 sons and 2 step daughters. Mr. Mulkey also coaches football and baseball for Gadsden

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Amanda Wall

Mrs. Amanda Wall began teaching Language at Gadsden Middle School in 2019. She grew up in Fort Payne, AL, where she graduated high school. She currently lives in Glencoe with her husband and three children.  Mrs. Wall holds a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in English Language Arts from Jacksonville State University.

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Meg Williams

Mrs. Williams teaches 6th grade Science at Gadsden Middle School. She has been teaching in the Gadsden City Schools system since graduating from Auburn University in 2011. Mrs. Williams holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and a 4-8 Grade Middle School Science certificate. She lives in Southside with her husband, Ike, and

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Sharon Underwood

Ms. Sharon Underwood has been teaching since 2000. She has taught eighth grade reading and seventh grade science, but mostly sixth grade language arts. Ms. Underwood loves teaching and helping students in English. Ms. Underwood enjoys fitness and teaches group fitness classes at Absolute Fitness. She enjoys helping and volunteering at the COH and being

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Dr. Sue Bliss

Sue Bliss

Dr. Sue Bliss currently teaches 7th grade regular and PreAp math. She also sponsors the GMS Scholars Bowl. Dr. Bliss received her Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ed.S from JSU and her Doctorate in Instructional Leadership from Samford University. Dr. Bliss and her husband, Roy have 7 grown children and 8 precious grandchildren. She lives in Southside

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April Fleming

Ms. April Fleming teaches regular and pre-AP 7th-grade science at Gadsden Middle School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education K-6 from Jacksonville State University and is highly qualified to teach middle school science, grades 4-8. Ms. Fleming lives in Altoona with her husband, Eric, and has three sons, Morgan, Jonah, and Brennen.

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Pangela McGee

Ms. Pangela McGee is a 7th grade math teacher at Gadsden Middle School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics education from Tuskegee University, master’s degree in mathematics education from the University of Alabama, educational specialist degree in mathematics education from the University of Alabama, and certification in educational administration from the University of Alabama.

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Megan Pentecost

Megan Pentecost

Mrs. Megan Pentecost has been teaching regular and pre-AP reading at Gadsden Middle School since 2015. She holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Jacksonville State University with a concentration in English language arts and a Master’s Degree in English Language Arts from University of West Alabama. Mrs. Pentecost is originally from Cleburne County

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Demetria Works

Ms. Demetria Works teaches regular and pre-AP 7th-grade social studies at Gadsden Middle School. In addition, she co-sponsors JUNA, Beta Club, and the geography bee. She is chairperson for the advanced education school improvement plan and head of the social studies department. She lives in Glencoe with her two children, Katy Paige and Jon Austin.

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Jacob Palmer

Mr. Jake Palmer teaches pre-AP 6th and 8th grade science at Gadsden Middle School as well as math intervention. He holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with a concentration in general science from Jacksonville State University. Outside of shaping young minds, Mr. Palmer enjoys music, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.

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Wes Beck

My name is Wesley (Wes) Beck and I am a 6-12th grade Social Studies teacher. I have also served as a drum instructor at Glencoe High School from 2014 to 2019, as well as a Baseball Coach at Gadsden City and Odenville Middle Schools. Currently, I teach 8th grade World History at Gadsden Middle School.

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Claire Hearn

Ms. Claire Hearn has taught 8th-grade Language at Gadsden Middle School since 2014 and had the honor of being selected GMS’s Teacher of the Year in 2017. She is co-sponsor of the Builder’s Club and the Tiger Times newspaper, and she coordinates the 8th-grade spelling bee and Patriot’s Pen essay contest. Ms. Hearn holds a

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Megen McCright

My name is Megen McCright, and I am proud to be a Gadsden Middle School Tiger! I am from Attalla, and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education from Jacksonville State University. I have a true passion for science and helping our young learners see science in everyday life. When I am not teaching I

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Michael O’Brien

Coach Michael O’Brien has been at Gadsden Middle School since 2005 and is the 8th-grade math teacher. He is the math department chair and head football coach. He is a 2004 graduate of Jacksonville State University with a concentration in secondary math. He spent six years in the U.S. Navy, being honorably discharged in 1994.

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Mr. Peterson

Kevin Peterson

Mr. Peterson has been at Gadsden Middle School since 2004, where he received the honor of Teacher of the Year for the 2012-2013 school year.  In 2017, Mr. Peterson became the Media Specialist after teaching 8th grade Physical Science for 13 years.  In addition to being the Media Specialist, Mr. Peterson sponsors the GMS Disney

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Mr. Bankston

Brian Bankston

“After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible, is music” ~Aldous Huxley~   Brian Bankston – composer, educator, saxophonist and guitarist – has been the Band Director at Gadsden Middle School and Jazz Band Director at Gadsden City High School since 2002. He is a staff composer for RWS music and his concert

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Mrs. Guthrie holding a football and basketball

Lesley Guthrie

Mrs. Lesley Guthrie has been the girls physical education teacher at Gadsden Middle School since 1999. In addition, she sponsors the SGA (student government association) and co-sponsors the Tiger Ambassadors. She earned her master’s degree in educational leadership from Jacksonville State University and bachelor’s degree in physical education from Auburn University. She lives in Gadsden

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Dale McGiboney

Dale McGiboney

Dale McGiboney moved to Alabama in the summer of 2023, after having taught K-12 music classes in Virginia since 2018. He’s also been a church organist and choir director since 2008. His first career was as a member of the U. S. Army, having served in various posts around the world for twenty-five years. He

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Austin Reynolds

Austin Reynolds

I am very excited to be teaching at Gadsden Middle School. I graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Masters degree in Business & Marketing Education (War Eagle). I am the assistant basketball coach for the Varsity basketball team at Gadsden City High School.

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Jamie Self

Jamie Self

My name is Jamie Self. I have been teaching Art since 2012. I have a degree in graphic design as well as a Masters in Art education. I am mom to 3 daughters and 2 dogs, and we all live in Boaz, AL. I have a passion for not only teaching Art but also making

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Rachel Sherrod

Rachel Sherrod, a native of Gadsden, has taught string instruments since 2007. She has worked for the Gadsden City School System since 2018. She serves as the Principal Violist for the Gadsden Symphony Orchestra and performs regularly with the Jesu, Joy String Quartet. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music from Jacksonville State University. She lives

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Kendall Batista

Mrs. Kendall Batista started her teaching career at Gadsden Middle School in 2015. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education collaborative from Jacksonville State University. Mrs. Batista lives in Gadsden with her husband, Matt, and their three children, Emma Jane, Etta Jae, and Brooks.

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Jessica Davis

Jessica Davis started her teaching career in 2023. Mrs. Davis is a seventh grade resource teacher. She holds a bachelor’s degree in collaborative education 6-12 and takes pleasure in helping students who need her assistance. Mrs. Davis also enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends, listening to music, and is fond of the

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Morgan Chambers

Morgan Chambers

Mrs. Chambers has been teaching since 2014. Mrs. Chambers taught special education at Attalla Elementary School and Etowah High School. She is a graduate of Jacksonville State University with her B.S. in Elementary Education/Collaborative Education K-6. She then went on and pursued her M.S. in Teaching Visual Impairments from the University of Alabama at Huntsville.

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Shelly Mason

Mrs. Mason has been teaching since 2016. She taught high school history for four years before becoming an EL Teacher. She services our EL students at Gadsden Middle and Striplin Elementary School. Mrs. Mason graduated from Jacksonville State University with her B.S. in Secondary Education History. She then went on and pursued her M.A. in

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Chance Goodwin

Mr. Chance Goodwin

I am honored and humbled to serve as the principal of Gadsden Middle School.  I am very passionate about education and look forward to partnering with you to provide our students with a rigorous, engaging and high quality education.  Most of all, I look forward to working with our students and continuing the strong history

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Catina Wadley

Ms. Catina Wadley

Ms. Wadley joined the GMS family as Assistant Principal in August 2022.  She started working in the Gadsden City School system in 2004 at Litchfield High School.  From 2006-2013, she was the Business Education teacher at Emma Sansom Middle School.  In 2013, she joined Gadsden City High School as a Business Education teacher.  She was

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