Mrs. Meredith McMackins, a second grade teacher at Finley Elementary School, was recently named Mentor Teacher of The Month by theThe University of Memphis.
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The University of Memphis Residency program is a year-long placement that serves as clinical experience for students working to obtain a degree in Education. Natalie Pleasant is a University of Memphis Residency student in the second grade classroom of Meredith McMackins at Finley Elementary. As a mentor teacher, one of the primary responsibilities is to work collaboratively with the Residency student to plan, deliver, and assess instruction using the co-teaching model. Mrs. Pam McCarty, University of Memphis Lambuth campus Residency Supervisor, nominated Meredith for the Mentor Teacher of the Month award for exceeding expectations. A committee from the University of Memphis College of Education selected Meredith as the recipient of the award from more than 100 candidates.
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Mrs. Meredith is an incredible asset to the Dyer County School System and we are so proud of her!