Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year. I am excited to begin my second year at St. Matthews K-8 School. Last year was an amazing whirlwind for me and I loved every minute of it. 
Hopefully, you took some time to connect with family and friends over the summer and enjoyed some relaxation before heading back to school.  As we start the new school year, I want to first reflect on last year and thank you for your tremendous dedication to the students. I continue to be impressed by your passion and hard work. 
I’m also proud of the work we’ve done to implement iReady. The thought and planning that went on behind the scenes as we transitioned to iReady was no small feat! Our students benefitted significantly from your efforts to stretch their learning in new and more challenging ways.
The Leadership Team has high hopes for what our students will learn and accomplish this year, but their success depends on your guidance and expertise. In addition, it will require teachers to rethink how they teach and what they expect from their students. 
Let’s extend a warm welcome to the newest members. Upon your return, please welcome them to our family.
Mrs. Jacqueline Myrick--Assistant Principal
Ms. Michaela Evans--Middle School Counselor
Mrs. Tonikha L. Brown--Administrative Assistant/Attendance Clerk
Mr. Brandon Joiner-Pre-K Teacher Assistant
Ms. Dayjah Young--1st Grade Teacher
Mrs. Amy Kiernan--2nd Grade Teacher
Ms. Shernette Bucknor--3rd Grade ELA/SS Teacher
Ms. Aliyah Johnson--3rd Grade Math/Science Teacher
Ms. Ophelia Gordon--4th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Mrs. Errolene Brown-Bartley-4th ELA/SS Teacher
Ms. Amoy Bailey—5th Grade Math/Science
Mrs. Cheryl Wigfall—7th Grade Math
Mr. William Davis-Middle School Social Studies
Ms. Geneve Henry-Middle School Science
Mr. James Cape- Middle School Health
Mr. Travis Lawton-Band
Mrs. Veronica Robertson-Elementary SPED Teacher Assistant (4th-5th)
Mr. Evan Boney- Middle School SPED (6th-8th)
Mr. Myles Love-Middle School SPED Teacher Assistant (6th-8th)
Mrs. Tanya Grier-SPED Teacher Assistant (Multi categorical)
Mrs. Rebecca Bruce-Upper SPED Resource
Mrs. Melinda Reed—Reading Coach
Ms. Courtney Thomas-Food Service Operator
Ms. Alexis Edmund-Food Service Operator
Ms. Doris Green-Custodian
Mr. Lee Smoak-Custodian
 
Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. As always, I am open to your feedback.  Your involvement and continued dedication are critical to our success. Thanks again for all the dedication you put into this important work and to helping our students succeed. 
 
Sincerely,
Dr. M. Peeples & Mrs. J. Myrick