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Pauline Hall is the newest member of the Winona-Montgomery School District Board of Trustees. The district 4 representative was elected in 2024 and sworn in in January 2025.
What most people do not know about Ms. Hall is that she is the 10th child of 12.
Advice to students of WMSD? “Study hard to reach your goals in life and never try drugs they're very addictive.”
Chase DeNoon, the current board vice-president, has served on the Winona-Montgomery School District Board of Trustees since 2021. His favorite memory during his time as a member of the board is the Winona Tigers winning the state championship in football! Go Tigers!
Something most people would not know about Mr. DeNoon is that he loves to cook.
Advice to the students of WMSD? Figure out what you love ... orient your career and future around that. Be kind to others. Always be respectful to everyone!
Dr. Katherine W. Hughes has served as a member of the Winona-Montgomery School District’s Board of Trustees for four years, representing District 3. Her favorite memory during her service is recent, when the Winona-Montgomery School District earned the distinction as a high-performing school district!
Something most people would not know about Dr. Hughes is that she has a strong passion for people and wants what is best for everyone.
Advice to the students of WMSD? “My advice to the students at Winona Schools is to study hard and stay in school. Do what your parents and teachers instruct you to do. Education is very important. A good education will help to determine your future and impact you for years to come.”
Brandye Brannon, current Board of Trustees Secretary, has been serving on the board since 2019. While she has so many wonderful memories of serving on the board, she said, “I am so proud of how our little school is doing. I am excited to see our schools grow academically. Seeing the community come together to help cheer our boys to a state championship was also exciting.”
Most people would not know that Mrs. Brannon never meets a stranger.
Advice to the students of WMSD: “I encourage all TIGER students to keep working to achieve their dreams. It might not be easy, but anything is possible with a little hard work.”
Nora Dunn, the current board president, is in her fifth year as a member of the Winona-Montgomery School District’s Board of Trustees. During her time serving the students of the district, she said her favorite memory is “seeing the smiles on the staff faces after being given a voice and choice in their students learning process/materials.”
Something most people do not know about Ms. Dunn is that her long-term goal is to serve as a missionary in a foreign county.
Advice to the students of WMSD? “Always believe in God and always believe because of ‘whose’ you are. You are capable of going far!”
WES Inclusion Teachers recently attended professional development with MDE on how to improve reading instruction for students with disabilities. Friday, they presented the information to their colleagues.
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Happy National School Counselor Week to Tracy Carter, Megan Brock, Tina Buckley, and Kim Haley! Thank you for all you do for the students of the Winona-Montgomery School District.
Dorothy Triplett has been an Alternative Instructional Assistant for the Winona-Montgomery School District for the past three years. Outside of school, Ms. Triplett enjoys crafts, writing, going to Sunday School, and crocheting.
Her favorite Tiger memory is seeing the academic growth within the school district.
Fun Facts about Ms. Triplett: “I love the outdoors life adventures, deer, foxes, coyotes, squirrels, and racoons.”
Ken Rosamond has been a bus driver for the Winona-Montgomery School District for the past three years. Outside of school, Ken enjoys hunting, fishing, and working with the Boy Scouts.
His favorite memory: “Lockhart spinning the Choctaw County quarterback across the field like a carousel.”
Fun fact about Ken: “I sometimes behave like an adult.”
Congratulations, Ms. Sturdivant, on this enormous honor! We are so proud!
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Amber Austin is the gifted teacher for grades second through sixth grades at Winona Elementary School.
Mrs. Austin began teaching in 2002 in Grenada. She has been at Winona Elementary School since 2009, teaching second grade until 2021 and taught sixth grade writing in 2021. She has been the gifted teacher for three years now.
Outside of school, Mrs. Austin enjoys being at home with her family. She also loves going to the beach and new places.
Favorite Memory: “My favorite memory is taking a group of students and families to Washington, D.C., this past May. It was so much fun to see our students witness many of our nation’s historic landmarks.”
Best advice to students: “Never stop learning and always be willing to help people.”
