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.
Friday Night Lights!! Let's go DOGS!! #wehavethebeststudents
Way to show up MP student section! #wehavethebeststudents #MPdawgpound
Great match against Pike tonight Volley Dogs!
MPHS HOMECOMING 2024! Go Dogs!
MPHS HOMECOMING 2024! Go Dogs!
MPHS 2024 HOMECOMING Queen Court! Go Dogs!!
MPHS Underclassmen HOMECOMING 2024 Court!
MPHS HOMECOMING 2024 King Court!
Congratulations to our MPHS 2024 Homecoming King and Queen... Drew Mixon and Olivia Elder! Go Dogs!
Monroe County Achievement Center SPOTLIGHT:
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.
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Monroe County Achievement Center SPOTLIGHT
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.”
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Dogs take 20-0 lead with 3:41 remaining in the 1st.
Students of MP, UNFORTUNATELY we have had some behaviors this week that were not CHAMP-like. Therefore, We will NOT have an athletic dress code for tomorrow, August 30, 2024.
However, I do recommend tomorrow we start choosing to be a CHAMP so we can earn it back next week.
Let's Go Dogs! Shout out to MPHS for an incredible Pep Rally today to get us ready for tonight. Beat Jackson!! #wehavethebeststudents #beststudentsectioninthestate #chaMP
Students of MPHS, tomorrow is our 1st pep rally of the year. Show your spirit and make this the best pep rally yet! #GoDogs! #BEATJACKSON
Students of MP, congrats on another great week of school! You've earned an Athletic Dress Code on 8/23/24. Reminder... Ladies, shirts need to be the correct length. Guys, shorts need to be the correct length. Thanks for your attention to the proper dress for our Athletic Fridays!
Listen up BULLDOG fans and spread the word! Walk-through metal detectors will be utilized at Jackson stadium Friday night. We suggest all fans arrive early since this may impede patrons entering the stadium. We need to fill the stands early and be loud and proud for MP! GO DOGS!
Students of MP, congrats on a great week of school! You have earned an Athletic Dress Code on 8/16/24. Reminder... Ladies, shirts need to be the correct length. Guys, shorts need to be the correct length. Thanks for your attention to the proper dress for our Athletic Fridays!
Rocking and Rolling with Mr. Bigham class. Students work posted with teacher comments. We are getting better every day.
