LONNIE B. NELSON
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VIRTUALLY
THE BEST YEAR EVER...
2020/2021
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A MESSAGE FROM “This was virtually the
best year ever because…”
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Our students were resilient when faced with a
new way of teaching and learning. I have
watched you grow academically, behaviorally,
and socially. Continue to be Lonnie B learners
and leaders. We love you!
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LONNIE B. NELSON
2020-2021
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Dr. Garner
Mr. Bagwell
Mrs. O’Connor
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Teacher
Dr. Abarido Teacher Teacher Teaching Assistant Teacher Teacher Assistance Dog
Ms. Armfield Teacher Teaching Assistant
Mrs. Baxter Teaching Assistant Office Staff Teaching Assistant
Ms. Bell
Ms. Blevins
Marjoree Blevins
Mrs. Bowden
Mrs. Branham
Mrs. Branham
Mrs. Brooks-Albert
Mrs. Brown
Mrs. Brunson
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Ms. Bryant
Mr. Bush
Mrs. Carter
Mrs. Clawson
Mrs. Crosby
Mr. Durden
Teacher Custodial Supervisor Teacher Teacher Occupational Therapy ALERT
Ms. Elvington
Ms. England
Mrs. Fettig
Dr. Fleming
Ms. Frierson
Mrs. Frye
Teacher Teacher Office Staff Teacher Teaching Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Fuller Teacher School Counselor Teacher iLEAD Teacher
Ms. Genwright
Dr. Grant
Ms. Gunter
Mr. Haigler
Mrs. Harki
7 Teacher
Mrs. Haskins Teacher ESOL Teacher Teacher Nurse
Mrs. Hawthorne Teacher Teacher Teacher
Teacher Teacher ALERT Teaching Assistant
Mr. Hill
Mrs. Hobert
Ms. Homad
Nurse Hopkins
Technology & Learning
Coach
Mrs. Horton
Ms. Howell
Ms. Hunt
Mr. Ivey
Mrs. Jackson
Mrs. Johnson
Psychologist
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Jones
Coach Jordan
Mrs. Kauffman
Mrs. Kenney
Mrs. Krapfel
8 Teaching Assistant Teacher Speech Reaching Coach
Mrs. Lally
Ms. Lanxton
Ms. Marra
Ms. Mattson
Ms. McClendon
Ms. McCloud
ALERT Teacher Teaching Assistant Teacher Teacher Teacher
Ms. McConnell
Ms. McCutcheon
Deputy McNeill
Ms. Mickle
Mrs. Miller-Green
Ms. Mills
Parent Educator Teacher SRO Office Staff Teacher Cafeteria Supervisor
Mrs. Moses Teacher Social Worker Teacher Behavior Interventionist Teaching Assistant
Mrs. Murrell
Ms. Nelson
Mrs. Nguyen
Dr. Page
Mrs. Painter
9 Teacher
Ms. Pogue
Coach Quinn
Mrs. Scott
Mrs. Simmons
Ms. Smith
Ms. Singleton
Teacher Teacher Teacher ACE Lead Teacher Speech Office Staff
Teacher
Ms. Stearns Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant Teacher
Dr. Stewart-Haynes
Mrs. Taylor
Mrs. Taylor
Mrs. Tidwell
Ms. Washington
Teaching Assistant
Mrs. Williams
Mrs. Yasin
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LONNIE B. NELSON
FIFTH
GRADE
5TH
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“This was virtually the
best year ever because…”
My students and I made it through this year
together! Virtual learning and dual modality
was challenging but they adapted and had a
great year in 5th grade. I am so proud of how
hard they have worked!
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Froilan Angeles De La Rosa
Chloe Bingham
Ron'Tae Brown
Elyn Clarke
Nathan Davis
Alex Frye
Arrowyn Golden
Spartacus Hutto
Nicholas Jones
Caden Lewis
Bryan Moore
Jae'Vionna Porter
Samiyah Reed
Napoleon Sheriff
Mariah Smith
Jaylen Stewart
Olivia Upshaw
Camari Williams
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“This was virtually the
best year ever because…”
We made history together! I will never forget
how we thrived when faced with new
challenges. We worked hard and had fun this
year. I am so proud of each and every one of
you!
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Tolani Aina
Noah Barney
Morgan Duncan-Asmond
Taylor Fields
Kyndal Green
Zariya Harper-Hill
John Holman
Tyrell Morris
Mallory Padgett
Derrick Parker
Sartaaj Virk
Jaylen Wertz
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“This was virtually the
best year ever because…”
My students are rockstars!!! I am so proud of
how resilient and eager to learn they are.
They have made this unique year
unforgettable. I am lucky to have been their
fifth grade teacher!
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Mi Young Bellows
Daniel Blocker
Robert Brazzell
Benjamin Caicedo
Joe Caicedo
John Carpenter
Faithlynn Kossman
Avery Kummer
Saint J'Lin McFadden
Ryelle McRae
Laurin Painter
Elias Payton-Algeed
Mary Pierce
Jamaree Qualls
Elizabeth Robinson
Caylee Webster
Drake Wells
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“This was virtually the
best year ever because…”
My students this year were amazing! They
are cooperative, friendly, helpful, and
hardworking. In 30 years of teaching, they
are one of the top groups of students I’ve
ever had the joy of sharing my days with.
They made this year one of the best ever for
me.
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Emanuel Albarran
Troy Canzater
Logan Deas
Cherelle Holman
Jayden Jackson
Kailyn Johnson
Melanie Jones-Miller
Minchan Kang
Jewell Kendricks
Curtis Keys
Kaon Lawhorn
Zion Leggett
Kimberly Elise Mack
Nikita Mack
JaQuaye McCoy
Jerelle Rudd
Farrah Thompson
Amor Turner
Keiara White
Karie Wilson
Amora Young
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“This was virtually the
best year ever because…”
My students worked so hard both in person
and online. This year was not without its
challenges and they were able to power
through them all. I am so proud of them!
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Cheyenne Ashford
Lauryn Burris
Kyree Fowler
Michael Green
Christian Horton
Jaden Jackson
Carter Johnston
Jayden McLeod
Jordan Stukes
Jordan Thomasson
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Xariyah Thompson
Madison Diggles
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“This was virtually the
best year ever because…”
I got to spend our last year at the hive
laughing and learning with each of you!
You're all simply the best!
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Zakaria Boulware
Gabriella Britton
Jason Brown
Brennen Drayton
Jason Epps-Pettway
Sean Gaddy
Landon Hale
Kamille Harris
Janiyah Jean-Gilles
Jordyn Loney
Lauren McCaskill
Gabrielle Parker
Kadarrius Pogue
Thomas Simmons
Robyn Smith
Armando Thompson
Kayin Thurland
Raave Virk
Layla Way
Lorelei Weber
Janella West
Zoe West
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Caylee Webster
You are an
amazing
daughter &
student. We are
proud of how
much you've
grown. We love
you and look
forward to
seeing what
you do in the
future!
Gabriella Makenzie Britton
Gabriella Makenzie,
Congratulations on your 5th
grade graduation! We are so
proud of you! You have
excelled academically, and
you have been an active
participant in school, church,
and within the community.
We know there is more in
store for you ahead and you
will continue to excel in all
areas of your life. Shoot for
the stars and beyond! Always
BEE your best!
Love your parents,
Jermaine and Catrena Britton
Jason Kendrick Brown
Jason Kendrick, words cannot express how
proud we are of you. We watched you grow
from a Pre-Kindergartener to now a Fifth
grader. Now as you head into middle school, we
hope you take with you the skills and
knowledge your Lonnie B. teachers taught you.
From your Pre-K teacher Ms. Collins all the way
to your Fifth-grade teacher Ms. McCloud,
remember each teacher has left a lasting
impression in your heart and mind. We know
you will face obstacles heading into middle
school but remember your mom and dad will
always be there for you. We are looking forward
watching you grow and chase after your
dreams. Remember to reach high, breathe easy,
and always smile. Do not be afraid of change,
only the best can come out of it. -Love Mom
and Dad-
—Jason Kendrick Brown—
The joy Jason Kendrick gives us cannot be
measured by words. We’re so very proud and
grateful to be his Grandma and PopPop. Our
thought we leave to him: “Do your Best; Expect
the Best.”
Brennen Drayton
Wow bud, you’re on the road to
middle school and I can’t believe how
much you’ve grown the last few
years. I am so incredibly proud of all
of the hard work you’ve put into both
your academics and your character! I
have watched you overcome so
many obstacles throughout the years
and each time you’ve learned to
handle challenges with a bit more
grace and positivity. As you transition
into this next chapter in life, I hope
you remember all of the things
you’ve learned at Lonnie B! Keep
making silly jokes, be kind to
everyone, and don’t forget you have
the power to be an amazing leader,
so don’t ever follow anything but your
own heart!
I love you sweet friend!
Jason Jamel Epps
Congratulations on
your 5th grade
graduation! You have
now completed
elementary school and
are 11 years smarter,
wiser, and funnier! We
are so proud of you
and the young man
and leader you are
becoming. You are a
great son, brother,
grandson, and nephew.
Keep being you
because you are
AWESOME!
Love You!
Sean Jacob Gaddy
Sean Jacob I am so proud of all your
accomplishments throughout your elementary
school journey. You've set many goals, and
you've almost crushed them all! You are a
heaven sent gift from God with many gifts, and
talents that keep on giving. I pray as you
continue to grow, that you continue to set
goals, and go after them with everything in you.
I pray the Lord continue to strengthen, and
reveal to you just who you are in Christ. This
journey hasn't been easy, and neither will the
ones to come. One thing I know for sure is you
NEVER gave up. I pray you continue to have
that tenacity for life. You have taught mommy
so much, but most of all throughout this
journey you've taught me how much I
LOOOVVVE YOU! You will continue to do even
GREATER things in life. I just pray God
continues to give me a front row seat, so that I
can continue watching how "fearfully and
wonderfully" made you are. You will always be
my baby, no matter how old you get.
Congratulations Sean Jacob Gaddy on your new
journey to MIDDLE SCHOOL!!!
Christian James Horton
Christian,
We have watched in amazement
and great joy as you've grown into
the person you are today. We are
excited to see what your future
holds. With your determination and
talents, the sky is the limit. We're
so proud of you! You are a great
example, hard worker, talented,
kind and thoughtful person.
We love you to the moon and
back.
Janiyah Jean-Gilles
Another significant
achievement! In many
ways, it was a difficult year,
but it was also a fantastic
year. We are incredibly
proud of you! You're a
gifted student, a diligent
worker, and above all, a
thoughtful and caring
person. We've watched with
awe as you've grown into
the person you are now,
and we're looking forward
to seeing what you become.
The sky is the limit with
your creativity and
dedication! Congratulations
babygirl, you did it!
Ryelle Andrea McRae
Ryelle,
We are so excited for your next milestone
in life, graduating to middle school. It has
been truly awesome to see your
progression from preschool to 5th grade at
Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary School. You
have taken your school career very
seriously, from being actively involved in
ACE, volunteering, helping with the news
program, an elected Mayor role, and many
other activities. You are our bright and
shining star. I know that you will continue
to be positive, kind, caring, smart,
adventurous, playful, and hardworking. Just
like your mother! LOL! All the best in all
your endeavors. We are so, so very proud
of you.
Love always,
Your family, Andrew, Sandy, and Zoe
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Thomas Simmons
You are loved for you are and who
you will become. You have a big
heart and happy spirit – never
change. Always stay inquisitive and
never stop learning because the
world is a big place and there are so
many beautiful things to learn.
Always look for the positive in life.
Work hard and love your family. You
are “black boy joy” – never forget
that! Thomas, you make the entire
family so proud. We love you now
and forever and believe you can do
anything you want to do. Keep
striving for the best!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Kayin Thurland
Kayin, to say that we're
proud of you is a major
understatement. You're
growing up before our
eyes and we all know that
you'll have a BRIGHT
future if you continue to
be teachable and humble.
As you advance on your
academic journey, be
disciplined and continue to
enjoy the process. Mom,
dad, Anaya, Akayla, Amon,
and the entire family love
and support you.
BIG CONGRATULATIONS
on your promotion to
Middle School.
Janella West
To our Janella,
You have grown so much
over the past few years. You
have become an
outstanding student in
school that always strives to
learn more, a great
swimmer for your swim
team and just this past year
you became a big sister to
your little brother. We are
so proud of you and can't
wait to see what you can do
in the future. As always stay
humble and kind.
Love,
Mom and Dad
Zoe West
To our Zoe,
You have grown so much
over the past few years. You
have become an
outstanding student in
school that always strives to
learn more, a great
swimmer for your swim
team and just this past year
you became a big sister to
your little brother. We are
so proud of you and can't
wait to see what you can do
in the future. As always stay
humble and kind.
Love,
Mom and Dad
LONNIE B. NELSON
4TH
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“This was virtually the
best year ever because…”
of my amazing and hardworking students.
This year has been unique and challenging
but we laughed and learned together. I am
just so proud of how all my students braved
and faced these challenges everyday, and
emerged as pioneers and champions of
"virtual" learning. Great job, kids!
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Jorja Canteen
Camber Dawson
Ariel Ellison
Jaquelin Flores-Lopez
Anaya Frederick
Disaya Harley
Paris Jerry
Kaliyana Kong
Malachi Lewis
Calista Lopez
Michael Marcum
Janiah Morrow
Armani Palladino
Bryson Perry
Gertrude Swan
Tyler Whetstone
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“This was virtually the
best year ever because…”
My students are AMAZING!!! Being a
first-year teacher in a pandemic, I didn’t know
what to expect. My students have been so
supportive and loving. I am so proud of each
one of them! Thankful to have them as my
first class!!
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Casey Ball
Abigail Benjamin
ReGinae Brown
Josiah Hutcherson
Darron Johnson Jr.
Parker Jordan
William King
Elijah Link
Allison McNeil
Isabel Merrick
Tyler Michael
Devyn Nguyen
Mahek Patel
Christopher Ruff
Amira Smith-Dyckes
Mikayla Taylor
Jaclyn Underwood
McKenzie Winters-Gribble
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“This was virtually the
best year ever because…”
I couldn’t ask for a better group of 4th
graders! You worked hard, supported each
other, laughed and had fun.
You all are amazing!
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Melissa Ashford
Alania Bennett
Malia Bradley
Jeffrey Carter
Briyana Gamble
Zariyaa Gaulman
Kennedy Johnson
Terrel Mullins
Ashlyn Nelson
Coby Quick
Dylan Robinson
Zaria Sadler
Solomon Scott
Fatimah Shaikh
Madyson Stuckey
Chrystopher Taylor
Araina Templeton
Caleb Williams
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“This was virtually the
best year ever because…”
It has taught me that together we are
stronger! Even though this was a challenging
year, we all rose to the challenge and grew a
lot this year! I am So proud of all of my
students!
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Mykel Barnes
Na'Sir Bookert
Kylee Brown
Terence Brown
Samaria Clowney
Xavair Combest
Naomi Gilmore
Javarus Harmon-Bouknight
Rashaad Hicks
Rashawn Hicks
Rashawnda Hicks
Piper Irvine
Julian Myers
Jaydon Nguyen
Donald Palmer
Brooklyn Rodriguez
Abram Salley
Mason Shell
Ezra Simpson
Janaya Walker
Raniyah Williams
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3rd LONNIE B. NELSON
GRADE 46
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Miss
“This was virtually the
best year ever because…”
Our class family was able to overcome many
obstacles this year! Every day, the students
worked hard to grow and learn. I am so
proud of each and every one of them!
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Isaiah Bush
Madison Devers
Alvin Givens
Alessia Goodyear
Elise Harding
Lydia Jang
Aiden Kenney
Camron Lloyd
Willie McCall
Evelyn Meservy
Kadence Mills
Caleb Nguyen
Lilith Perkins
Jayden Qualls
Zoe Sadler
Ashton Sanders
Robert White
Evelyn Meservy
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Dr.
“This was virtually the
best year ever because…”
In spite of the pandemic, that forced
everyone into an an uncomfortable
situation... to get comfortable. I learned a
great deal about how to deliver quality
instruction to my Honeybees virtually! My
creativity definitely kicked in.
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Khloe Brown
Brayden Buckingham
Dante Canzater
Gregory Dove
Amirah Figueroa
Jamal Green
Aniya James
Ke'Saun Johnson
Seriyah Jones
Kynnedi McBride
Johnnaye McCoy
Jorge Mercado
De'Shawn Richberg
Eden Smith
Caiden Twite
Koran Ware
Kaydence Webb
Nylah Witherspoon-Jones
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