Elementary Education and Reading
Dr. Tenette Smith
Executive Director, Elementary Education and Reading
601-359-2586tenette.smith@mdek12.org
Early Childhood Education
Candice Taylor
Early Childhood Instructional Specialist/619 Coordinator
601-359-2932cataylor@mdek12.org
Literacy
LeighAnne Cheeseman
Assistant State Literacy Coordinator (K-3)/English Learner Coordinator (K-3)
601-359-2586LCheeseman@mdek12.org
Student Intervention Services
Laurie Weathersby
Bureau Director, Student Intervention Services K-12
601-359-2586lweathersby@mdek12.org
Jayda Brantley
Intervention Services K-12 (Focus Area: Secondary Education and Dyslexia Supports)
601-359-2586jbrantley@mdek12.org
Sandra Elliott
English Learner Student Intervention Support Specialist (Pre-K – 12)
601-359-2586selliott@mdek12.org