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Hello, I am Mr. John Ryan Dobbins. I currently hold a Masters Degree in Instructional Technology and have been teaching for 18 years. Since 2008 I have been a teacher at BRMS teaching 6th, 7th, 8th, and Advanced Algebra 1 math courses. Outside of the classroom l, coach the Math Team at BRMS. Pictured above is my wife Jennifer and I on our 20th wedding anniversary trip at the Grand Canyon. Jennifer and I have 4 amazing daughters: Bailey (17) a senior at Columbus High School, Audrey (15) a junior at Columbus High School, Lucy (12) a 7th grader at BRMS, and Maci (10) a 4th grader at Clubview Elementary. When I am not teaching i spend all my time with these 5 amazing women who I am proud to call my family.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_team_member name=”Mrs. Shalon Gillespie” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/blackmon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/07\/headshot.jpg” admin_label=”gillespie” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_font_size=”25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I\u2019m Shalon Gillespie, and this is my 18th year teaching. I spent eight years at Arnold Magnet Academy before joining Blackmon Road Middle School. Before teaching, I worked at TSYS in marketing and communications. I hold a bachelor\u2019s in Business Administration from CSU (2004), a MAT in Middle Grades (2010), and have completed doctoral coursework in Curriculum and Instruction from Valdosta State.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve taught 6th\u20138th grade math, college math, and hold endorsements in gifted, online teaching, and teacher support coaching. I currently serve as math department chair, lead teacher mentor, and student council sponsor. I also teach the Teaching With<\/i> Love and Logic<\/i> course to MCSD TAPP teachers who are newly entering the field of education. <\/p>\n I was an MCSD Outstanding First Year Teacher honorable mention (2008), Blackmon Road\u2019s Teacher of the Year (2019), and a Top 3 District Teacher of the Year. In 2023, I attended Harvard\u2019s Project Zero Classroom and have since shared my experience through various speaking engagements.<\/p>\n Teaching math is my passion. I love finding creative ways to help students succeed and grow. My purpose is rooted in those \u201clightbulb\u201d moments and the lasting impact of meaningful relationships.<\/p>\n Outside of school, I\u2019ve been married to my husband Matt for 20 years. We have three kids\u2014Jadon (18), Adelyn (11), Amelia Grace (10)\u2014and two dogs, Finnley and Stella. I enjoy reading, cycling, documentaries, and time with family and friends.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_team_member name=”Mr. David Jones” position=”6th Grade Math” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/blackmon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/08\/Jones-Web-Photo.jpg” admin_label=”jones” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_font_size=”25″ body_font=”|700|||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I have been a math teacher at BRMS for 7 years and I am happy to start year number 8.\u00a0 I teach math to 6th<\/sup> graders and it has truly been a great experience for me.\u00a0 Before coming to BRMS, I accumulated 28 years of experience in Alabama where I retired.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0Experience:<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Pre-Profession:<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Profession:<\/p>\n \u00a0Hobbies and Interests:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Kayla Moody” position=”8th Grade Math” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/blackmon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/08\/kayla-1.png” admin_label=”jones” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_font_size=”25″ body_font=”|700|||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”kayla” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n \u00a0My name is Kayla Moody and this is my 2nd year at BRMS. I previously taught in South Georgia for 4 years all in 8th grade. I graduated from Pierce County High School. (Go Bears!) I have a Bachelor’s Degree from Valdosta State, Master\u2019s Degree from Savannah State and I am currently in School at Georgia Southern. I am the Beta Club Sponsor and also help with our Sunshine committee.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0I was born and raised in Blackshear, GA. I love to travel and explore new places whenever I can with family and friends. I am blessed to have the best family and friends anyone could ask for! I love teaching Math and helping students enjoy it as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my Husband, Andrew and watching and attending as many sporting events as possible.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cLife is like a math equation. In order to gain the most you have to know how to convert negatives to positives”<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Jeanne Morgan” position=”8th Grade Math” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/blackmon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/09\/Bio-pic.jpg” admin_label=”jones” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_font_size=”25″ body_font=”|700|||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||||” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n My name is Jeanne Morgan, and I have been a teacher for 15 years with\u00a0Muscogee County School District. I have worked as a teacher at Gardner Newman Middle School, South Columbus Elementary, and Double Churches Middle School. I spent three years working in the HR department for the Muscogee County School District before I became a teacher. I obtained my Middle School Math and Science bachelor’s degree from Columbus State University, my Middle School Math and Science master’s degree from Valdosta State University, and my Teacher Leadership specialist\u00a0degree from Grand Canyon University. After receiving my gifted endorsement in 2013, I went on to sponsor a number of clubs and organizations, including the Math Team, the Science Olympiad, and the Chair of the Science Department.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n I have two adult sons, two bonus\u00a0daughters, two first- and fourth-grader grandsons, and a granddaughter who is two years old. My family, rescuing dogs, traveling, and teaching are among my passions. I have one foster dog and four dogs at the moment. In 2023\u20132024, I started at Blackmon Road Middle School, and I absolutely love it. I’m excited to wrap out my time at Blackmon Road because of the excellent students and caring faculty there!<\/strong><\/p>\n 7th<\/sup> Grade Math: 1st<\/sup>, 2nd<\/sup>, 3rd<\/sup>, and 6th<\/sup> Period<\/p>\n 7th<\/sup> Grade Honors Math: 5th<\/sup> Period<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member admin_label=”jones” _builder_version=”4.26.1″ header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_font_size=”25″ body_font=”|700|||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hello, I am Mr. John Ryan Dobbins. I currently hold a Masters Degree in Instructional Technology and have been teaching for 18 years. Since 2008 I have been a teacher at BRMS teaching 6th, 7th, 8th, and Advanced Algebra 1 math courses. Outside of the classroom l, coach the Math Team at BRMS. 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