Our Team
Caring, Professional, Dedicated
Mrs. Dawn Grantham
Principal
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Dr. Jan Thomas
Assistant Principal
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Blanchard’s Faculty & Staff
Please click on a teacher’s name to visit their web page. Teachers are using MCSD Canvas to post information online. Blanchard parents are encouraged to download the Canvas Student app and login with their child’s credentials to stay up to date with Blanchard events.
| FACULTY | ASSIGNMENT |
| Dawn Grantham | Principal |
| Dr. Jan Thomas | Assistant Principal |
| Candace Turner | Academic Dean |
| Patricia Miller | Secretary |
| Karen Eldridge | Office Clerk |
| Bianca Willis | Counselor |
| Betty Smith | Clinic Worker |
| Kristine Mitchell | Library Media Specialist |
| Katie Holbrook | Music Teacher |
| Avery Bradshaw | Art Teacher |
| Scott McElwee | PE Teacher |
| Ellen Peters | Cafeteria Manger |
| Janice Jones | Cafeteria |
| Clary Smith | Cafeteria |
| Rachel Staley | Cafeteria |
| Lori Rimbish | Cafeteria |
| Kindergarten | |
| Ronica Forte | Teacher |
| Lenley Singletary | Teacher |
| Julie Wright | Teacher |
| Elizabeth Graham | Teacher |
| Bridget Champion | Paraprofessional |
| Betsy Dortch | Paraprofessional |
| Trudy Tillman | Paraprofessional |
| Lakeisha Jones | Paraprofessional |
| First Grade | |
| Hae-Jin Kim | Teacher |
| Elizabeth Ferreira | Teacher |
| Ann Marie Sanders | Teacher |
| Alison Smith | Teacher |
| Felicia Crayton | Instructional Para & Library |
| Vicki Lyons | Instructional Para & Computer Lab |
| 2nd Grade | |
| Monica Harris | Teacher |
| Amy Martin | Teacher |
| Becky Peters | Teacher |
| Jan Highnote | Teacher |
| 3rd Grade | |
| Janet Malcomb | Teacher |
| Scott Stafford | Teacher |
| Traci Rivera | Teacher |
| Amber Martin | Teacher |
| 4th Grade | |
| Amanda McVay | Teacher |
| Mike Williams | Teacher |
| Peyton Hannan | Teacher |
| 5th Grade | |
| Andrea Toole | Teacher |
| Angela Lee | Teacher |
| Nanette Jackson | Teacher |
| Melissa Phelps | Teacher |
| Resource Team | |
| Marino Maling | Teacher |
| Wynn Owen | Teacher |
| Debra Bennett | Teacher |
| Jessica Muroski | Teacher |
| Taylor Bone | Teacher |
| Laura Jane Beach | Teacher |
| Kristen Adams | Speech Teacher |
| Ashleigh Heard | Speech Teacher |
| Amelia Biggs | Occupational Therapy |
| Shirin Felfeli | Paraprofessional |
| Samantha Christmas | Paraprofessional |
| Debra Gee | Paraprofessional |
| Tiffany Parrish | Paraprofessional |
| Rachel Kennedy | Paraprofessional |
Differentiated Instruction
Our teachers are excellent at meeting the instructional needs of each student at Blanchard. Social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs are met through passionate, innovative, and individualized instruction.
Innovative Ideas
Blanchard educators achieve academic rigor in innovative ways.
Advanced Technology
In collaboration with the library media specialist, students learn 21st century skills using a variety of technology tools. Technology is integrated into lessons and showcased in various ways.
Clear Communication
We work hard to help you understand your child’s education. We communicate via our Blanchard app, emails, text messages, phone messages, newsletters, web site, social media and more. Families are always welcome to call and visit our school at any time.