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Tammy Jones
7th Grade ELA & ELA Department Chair

Tammy Jones is a native of Birmingham, AL who has the ultimate passion for teaching. In 2005, she graduated from Alabama A&M University, located in Huntsville, AL, with a Bachelors degree in Secondary Education and a minor in English/ Language Arts.  In 2005, she was hired at Yeager Middle School, and upon completion of her first year of teaching, she realized that teaching and being involved with her students was her true calling. As a 6th grade teacher and the YMS cheerleading coach, Mrs. Jones furthered her education in order to be of better service for her students and colleagues. In 2008, she received a Masters degree in Educational Leadership. She is currently working on an Educational Doctorate degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She does not desire to leave the classroom; she just wants to master all of the facets of education in order to maximize her effectiveness. Through her experiences, Mrs. Jones has determined that students have the desire to learn; however, it is the presentation of the lesson, structure of the environment, and the expectations established that lead to successful student achievement. In an effort to help each student to succeed, she became their biggest cheerleader by pushing them to meet and exceed her high expectations.  Teaching, for Mrs. Jones, is the establishment of life-long student/teacher relationships. It is important to Mrs. Jones that her students understand that she is their teacher for life and not just the current year. Today, she remains an active part of several former students’ lives.   In 2010, Mrs. Jones was recognized as the Douglas County Mentor of the Year. After thirteen years of teaching, Mrs. Jones continues to work with the after school program, lead the ELA department, participate in the mentoring program, and remains an activist for her students.