About The Teacher

NAME: Gwen Pettis/Donna Walls
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SCHOOL: Batesville Elementary

CLASS: Kindergarten

SCHOOL PHONE: 662 563-4596


About The Teacher

My name is Gwendolyn Pettis.  I am a graduate of The University of Memphis 
where I received a B.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education and later 
obtained my Masters in Elementary Education from The University of
Mississippi. I have been teaching in the South Panola School District 
since 1985. Prior to that I taught kindergarten in Memphis City Schools 
for seven years.  I began my career at B.E.S. with 2nd grade. In 1999 
I moved to kindergarten. In 2000 I became a Nationally Board Certified 
Teacher with lots of help from a great kindergarten class. I have always 
loved teaching and probably taught some of you!  What a joy to now see your 
children in school. 

I am married to Harold Pettis and between the two of us we have three 
daughters and one son and our most precious two year old granddaughter, who 
will turn three on September 4, 2011!  We enjoy spending time with family, 
going to church and traveling. 

My teaching assistant is Mrs. Donna Walls and we have worked together for 22 
years. We have shared many wonderful experiences together and hope we have 
made a positive impact on lots of lives. 
Mrs. Walls is married to Thomas Walls and they have two wonderful sons and 
four adorable grandchildren.

Mission For The Class

My goal for the children that I teach is to make them lifelong learners who 
love to read and write.  I want each one to feel love, kindness, and safety 
in our classroom.