Please meet Mrs. Fleckenstein MCAC Spotlight Teacher for February .
Hannah Fleckenstein is a school counselor at MCAC. She has been with Monroe County Schools for 7 years, 4 of which served as a Paraprofessional in the FLP and FIP programs. Hannah has a background working in mental health and is a Licensed Family Therapist. She uses those skills daily in helping students work through emotional issues as well as making sure that students have the academic credits they need for graduation. Hannah has been married to her husband, John, for 20 years. They have two precious daughters, Olivia and Riley, who are in 10th and 7th grade. Hannah’s family has two Brittany Spaniels, Cash, and Beau, a horse named Dusty, a cat named Pepper, 5 chickens, and a duck. There is not much free time these days but when there is, Hannah enjoys eating out (Mexican food and seafood) with family and friends, watching The Georgia Bulldogs Football, and spending time at Mexico Beach, FL.
Please meet Mrs. Love-Tucker MCAC Spotlight Teacher for February
Adrienne Love-Tucker is an ELA teacher at MCAC. Ms. Love-Tucker has been teaching for 15 years, 14 of which have been in Monroe County. Ms. Love-Tucker served one year at Swainsboro High School but soon realized that it was too far from home and loved ones. She applied to work at MCAC and has been here ever since. Her favorite memories of working at MCAC are always when students come back and tell her how much they appreciate her for teaching them and caring about them. Ms. Love-Tucker is the proud Mommy of an amazing daughter named Harper, and has 25 water babies (fish)! In her free time, Ms. Love-Tucker enjoys spending time reading and eating out. She loves soul food and eating at Cheddar’s. Her favorite color is any shade of blue!
MCAC would like to recognize Mrs. April Harvey. April Harvey is an Instructional Paraprofessional at MCAC. Mrs. Harvey was a substitute teacher for 20 years and has been a paraprofessional for 3 years. One of her favorite things about working in the school system is seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces when the schools are decorated for Christmas and Holiday time. April is married to her husband, Chris. She has four children, seven grandchildren, and a Frenchie named Chip. Mrs. Harvey enjoys visiting the beach, laying out by the pool, and spending time with her family. April can be found in her free time reading her favorite book, Gone with the Wind; watching the “Yellowstone” series; eating out at Texas Roadhouse, or enjoying hibachi steak. You will often see April in her favorite color, brown.
MCAC would like to recognize Mr. Wyatt Currie. Wyatt Currie is an Instructional Paraprofessional at MCAC. While Wyatt has been working in education for 3 years, this is his first year working in Monroe County. Wyatt chose to be a part of education to make an impact on students' lives the way his teachers did for him. Wyatt is the son of Jennifer Jorns, a former teacher for Monroe County Schools. Wyatt says his family consists of his mom, stepfather, sister, and their three dogs, Jac, Prim, and Ryder. Since Wyatt is new to Monroe County Schools he does not have a favorite memory yet, but says being a part of convocation this year “was amazing”. In his free time, Wyatt enjoys spending time outside, relaxing in the pool, and enjoying a nice evening. Wyatt likes the movie, Friday Night Lights; the book, The Great Gatsby; good breakfast food, and a meal at Amici’s.
Meet Monroe County Achievement Center Spotlight Teacher for September! Sponsored by Big Peach Car Wash.
Randall Bigham is a Math Teacher at MCAC. He has been teaching Math at MCAC for 16 years. Mr. Bigham says that he chose his profession because he enjoys working with kids and teaching math. His favorite thing about being a teacher is seeing former students working in various capacities throughout the state. In his free time, Mr. Bigham likes to hunt and fish, eat at Olive Garden or enjoy seafood. He also enjoys reading, watching The Lion King, and spending time with his wife and six children.
Meet Monroe County Achievement Center Spotlight Teacher for September! Sponsored by Big Peach Car Wash.
Jennifer (Jen) Bond is the FLP teacher at MCAC. She has been teaching in various capacities for 23 years. Teaching is Mrs. Bond’s third career. She went through the "Teach for GA" program in 2001 and went on to get her certification and Master's from Georgia State University. Mrs. Bond went to her first "teaching fair" in Clayton Co. and came away with a job at Lovejoy High School. While teaching there, she was living in Gwinnett Co. She and her husband decided to look for a place closer to her job and ended up in Barnesville. After she moved, she started going to Macon shopping and every time she passed the Mary Person sign, she would say, "I believe that I will be here someday". In 2006, an opening became available in the ACCESS program and she applied. She has been in Monroe County ever since. She has worked at MPHS in various roles; MPFC as a co-teacher in Science and History; and finally at MCAC as the FLP teacher. She is starting my 3rd year at MCAC and LOVES working with ALL her students! Mrs. Bond has a favorite memory of teaching. While at MPHS in the ACCESS program, she and her para would talk to the students about being on American Idol. At the time, this was a newer show on TV and all the students loved it! Her para asked if they had seen her on the show the night before. They had one young lady say that she saw her on the show but not her para. The para asked what Mrs. Bond sang. The student sat up and cleared her throat and started singing Carrie Underwood's song "Jesus Take the Wheel" but was not saying the correct words. She was singing "Jesus Take a Wiz". They were so tickled and so were the students. Before we knew it, the incident had gone all the way to the BOE. She had to tell the story MULTIPLE times! Mrs. Bond lives in Barnesville with her husband (David) and her parents (Lonnie and Jean Bentley). They have a Boston Terrier (Skye) and a Russian Tortoise (Bubba). David is retired and so are her parents. They moved back from Kentucky to be with her and David so that they could help take care of them. When not in the classroom, Mrs. Bond loves to needlepoint, watch movies, and have "Retail Therapy" with her Best Friend, Debra.
Dr. Kellis Boland is a Science Teacher at MCAC. Dr. Boland joined the MCAC staff because she wanted to work with students and make their educational experiences meaningful. She said “After a brief stint teaching in a middle school, a fateful move back to Monroe County landed me at the Achievement Center. I have been creating meaningful educational experiences for students ever since.” In her downtime, Dr. Boland loves to read, cook/bake, go for walks, and go antique shopping. She also enjoys time with her husband, two kids, and her “critter collection.”
Danny Brantley works in the maintenance department at MCAC. He’s worked for Monroe County Schools for 35 years. Mr. Brantley joined the team because he wanted a place where he could use his skills in maintenance. He said “ I have enjoyed working with and meeting many new people during my time at Monroe County Schools.” Mr. Brantley enjoys fishing, going to social events, and going to concerts. He and his wife of 34 years have one son and a cat named Flea,Flea.
Rocking and Rolling with Mr. Bigham class. Students work posted with teacher comments. We are getting better every day.
Hannah Fleckenstein did a wonderful job of presenting today in our faculty. Topic: Mental Health in schools. Thanks for the support information.
Congratulations to Max on being selected as an EarthCare @21clyouth summer leadership institute participant!! He'll spend part of his summer at Georgia College and State University where he'll gain valuable leadership experience! Way to go, Max! #CHAMP
Congrats to Rayne Golden on being selected as a 1st place winner of the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition for our RESA District!! She will represent Monroe County Schools and Middle Georgia RESA at the state level! She is the FIRST MCAC 1st Place RESA Winner!! #CHAMP
Congratulations to our system-level @MonroeCoAchieve Young Georgia Authors' Writing Competition winners! We are proud of them!
1st Place (10th grade) - Rayne Golden
2nd Place (11th grade - Maddox Godfrey
1st Place (12th grade ) Aliza Westberry
#CHAMP
Congratulations to our 1st Semester ACHIEVEers! Keep up the good work! #CHAMP
Thanks to Ms. Bree Phillips with the @georgiadeptofed for preparing our students for their new Great Promise Partnership WBL opportunity! #menteetraining #CTAE
Achieving Excellence @MonroeCoAchieve! Congratulations to all students who were recognized today! Tremendous thanks to @Momentum.for for providing treats for our students! #CHAMPrewards #greatattendance #greatbehavior
Congratulations to all of our students who were recognized at the @monroecoachieve Honors Program on Friday! Students were recognized for their academic performance and CHAMP qualities! Thanks to our parents and guardians for their attendance!
Our very own Superintendent Dr. Hickman as he showed off his bling at the 6th Annual Fit to Achieve 5K! #MCAC5K
Congratulations to the following 5K participants for winning in their various groups!
1st Place Overall Male - Dr. Jeremy Goodwin
1st Place Overall Female - Kathleen Burt
Most Creative Costume - Dave Seitz
Best Dressed Group - Hubbard Elementary Tigers
#MCAC5K
Our 6th Annual Fit to Achieve 5K was a success! Thanks to everyone who participated, donated, or volunteered for this event! We look forward to seeing you all at the 7th Annual Fit to Achieve 5K next year!
Congratulations to D'Asia, Austin, JaMyah, and TaNyah for successfully completing their @GA_Corrections work-based learning assignment! We are thankful for our partnership with @GreatPromiseGA and @GA_Corrections!
#Classof2023
