Third Grade

Brittney McGee - ELA

Brittany graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Texas A&M and later earned her Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from LSUS. Brittany has over 10 years of teaching experience in Texas and Louisiana. Since moving to Louisiana, she worked at Walnut Hill Elementary and then Stockwell Place Elementary. She is thrilled to be returning to Caddo Parish and finding a new home as a South Highlands Tiger! In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband Cody, her son Miller, and their two dogs. They spend most of their time outside or cooking together. Brittany has a deep love for reading, learning, and history!

bmcgee@caddoschools.org

Allison Sample - Math

Allison graduated from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. She has been teaching over 25 years. A majority of her career has been in third grade. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2010. Allison is super excited to be a South Highland Magnet Tiger. She loves spending time with two daughters, Penny and Brianna, and her grandson, Connor.

aesample@caddoschools.org

Gaye Snyder - Science & Social Studies

Gaye has over 20 years' experience in teaching third and fourth grade. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the Louisiana State University in Shreveport in 1995. Gaye has been teaching since receiving that degree in 1995 and has taught in both public and private schools in Caddo Parish. She is certified to teach grades Kindergarten through 8th grade but has concentrated her teaching in third and fourth grade. While receiving her degree she was inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society and after receiving her degree she was asked to represent the Diocese of Shreveport in the Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award. She has been a member of the Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics, and the International Reading Association. Gaye moved to South Highlands Elementary Magnet School in 2006 and presently teaches third grade. She enjoys being actively involved with the students she teaches after school as well as during the day. She has served as a Quiz Bowl Chairman, pep squad leader, spring musical committee chair and both a Girl Scout and Boy Scout troop leader. She was recognized as a valued volunteer by Caddo Parish Schools. Throughout her career she has also been a member of the principal's advisory group, a peer review team member for SAC accreditation, and served as a member of the school disciplinary committee. Gaye is the mother of 3 children and the grandmother of seven.

gpsnyder@caddoschools.org

Katie Chirhart- Gateway ELA

Katie has been a National Board Certified Teacher since 2006. She holds a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Louisiana Tech. She received her undergraduate degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX and has taught for over 24 years! During her career, she has taught pre-k, 3rd grade, and enrichment classes. Throughout Katie's long career she has received awards from the Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators, Texas Association of Computer Educators and the National School Board Association. Most recently Katie was named Shreve Island's Teacher of the Year, Caddo District Finalist, and the Norman Saurage Service Award.

She has two teenage children who are exact opposites but lead very busy lives. Both are students at Caddo Magnet High. Her daughter plays cello in three local orchestras and is an active member of Magnet High's Sci-Fi Club. Her son plays on the Magnet High Soccer Team and on the Esports Rocket League Team. Her husband is an active faculty member at Centenary College.

kchirhart@caddoschools.org