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Hi! My name is Adonna Clark.<\/strong><\/p>\n I LOVE MUSIC! I am looking forward to an awesome year filled with music making with my students!<\/strong><\/p>\n I teach Orchestra and Guitar. I have been teaching for 26+ years in public and private schools. My hobbies include playing the violin, piano and other instruments. I also enjoy swimming and gardening.<\/strong><\/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=”Eli Arbuckle” position=”Band” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/blackmon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/09\/arbuckle.jpg” admin_label=”davis” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_font_size=”25″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Hi, my name is Eli Arbuckle. I am the band director here at Blackmon Road Middle School. 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Since then, I\u2019ve expanded my role to include teaching both girls’ and boys’ health and PE. Alongside my teaching responsibilities, I\u2019ve had the privilege of coaching a variety of sports, including girls’ and boys’ track, flag football, and volleyball.<\/p>\n Volleyball has been a particular passion of mine, and I\u2019m proud to share that I\u2019ve led teams to the playoffs for the last four years, with two consecutive years reaching the semi-finals. These accomplishments have been some of my most fulfilling as a coach, and I continue to strive to help my athletes achieve their best both on and off the court.<\/p>\n As a member of the Blackmon Road Middle School team, my goal is to leverage my skills, experiences, and passion to contribute to the continued success of our school. I\u2019m dedicated to fostering an environment where students thrive, not only in athletics but also in their academic and personal development. I look forward to the opportunities ahead to make a lasting, positive impact on our students and community.<\/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. Harris Gray” position=”Physical Education Coach” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/blackmon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/06\/No-Photo-Available2.jpg” admin_label=”Oliver” _builder_version=”4.26.1″ header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_font_size=”25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_team_member name=”Breanna Odum” position=”Physical Education Coach” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/blackmon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/08\/IMG_9664.jpg” admin_label=”Oliver” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_font=”Georgia||||||||” header_font_size=”25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Hey! My name is Breanna Odom and I am proud to teach Health and Physical Education here at Blackmon Road Middle School, where I get to help students discover the importance of staying active, healthy, and confident, both in and out of the classroom.<\/span><\/p>\n When I\u2019m not teaching, you\u2019ll usually find me on the field or court. I\u2019m the head coach for our Girls Flag Football team and the assistant coach for Girls Basketball, and I absolutely love helping our athletes grow, compete, and achieve their goals.<\/span><\/p>\n Outside of school, I\u2019m all about the outdoors, whether it\u2019s hunting, fishing, scalloping, camping, or just soaking up the fresh air. If it\u2019s outside, I\u2019m probably in!<\/span><\/p>\n I am so excited to be able to share my love and knowledge of sports and physical activity with my students! 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