Welcome to Mrs. Shantay Barnes' Teacher Page

“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow."
- Anthony J. D’Angelo

Meet the Teacher:

My name is Shantay Barnes. I was born and raised in Brookhaven, MS, where I now reside with my husband. I currently teach 2nd - 6th Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) at Topeka-Tilton Attendance Center. I also serve as Junior Beta Club Sponsor, Assistant Archery Coach, Yearbook Sponsor, and on the TTAC's Leadership Team. I feel truly blessed to work at Topeka Tilton Attendance Center and in the Lawrence County School District!

I have received degrees from Co-Lin, Ole Miss (Hotty Toddy), and William Carey University. My teaching career began in 2003, and I have served most of my years in the Lawrence County School District. Throughout my career I have taught 4th - 12th grade in one of the following areas: Special Education (Jr. High/HS), English (5th, 7th-9th)), Band (HS), Theater (HS), Chorus (Jr. High), Technology Classes (Jr. High), Gifted Education (5th/6th grade), Math (5th/6th), Science (5th), & Social Studies (5th).

Educational History:

Graduate of Brookhaven High School: 1998

Graduate of Copiah-Lincoln Community College: 2000

Graduate of University of Mississippi (Ole Miss): 2003

Graduate of William Carey University: 2016

Degrees:

Associate in Applied Science in Microcomputer Technology

Bachelor of Arts in Education (Elementary Education)

Master of Education (Gifted Education)

Professional Experience:

Lawrence County School District: August 2003 - July 2016, August 2018 - Present

Walthall County School District: August 2016 - July 2018