Jennifer Byrd (8th Inclusion), Dawn Spangler (CDC Teacher), Cathy McBride (SPED Clerk), and Beth Powell (7th Inclusion).Debora Tyus (6th Inclusion),  Michelle Walker (8th Inclusion), Melissa Rasp (Paraprofessional), Jacqueline Elam (Paraprofessional), Rose Heath (Paraprofessional), Rebecca Bridgewater (Paraprofessional), and Hattie Chaney (Paraprofessional).Roslyn Craig (Paraprofessional), Donna Qualls (Paraprofessional), Amanda Gray (Lead Special Education Teacher), Crystal Belew (CDC Paraprofessional), Carlin Broadnax (Paraprofessional), and Bridgette Leake (Paraprofessional/SRA Lab).

Not pictured: Ann Chipman (Speech/Language), Michell Nowak (ESL).

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Amanda Gray, Lead Special Education Teacher
Cathy McBride, SPED Clerk
Deborah Tyus, Inclusion Teacher
Dawn Spangler, CDC Teacher

Michelle Nowak, ESL

Ann Chipman, Speech and Language

Carole White, Gifted Teacher
Tammy Pipkin, Gifted Teacher

School is officially in session at Ripley Middle School!! Along with our new name, we welcome three new teachers to our SPED department.

Beth Powell

My name is Beth Powell, and this is my 9th year teaching, my 3rd year at RMS. I currently teach 7th grade inclusion. I have been married for almost 9 years; we have one son Wyatt. My favorite thing is relaxing at the lake with my family. I live for naps!! 

Michelle Walker

Hello, My name is Michelle Walker.   I am an 8^th math inclusion teacher.  I have 6 children, 2 grand children, and a wonderful husband.  That makes up my loving family.  I am a very outgoing person who loves to be outdoors.  I am a huge Tennessee Vols and Dallas Cowboys fan. I have always had a passion for helping others.  I am thrilled to teach these young minds.