TMS Mission Statement
The mission of Tarkington Middle School is to provide opportunities to ensure each student achieves his or her greatest potential through support of these academic and citizenship elements:
Solutions to problems in preparation for the
future
High standards of achievement; mastery beyond
curricular basics
Opportunities for learning and growing in a holistic
atmosphere
Responsible members of the community
Thoughtful actions, "think twice before
you act"
Honesty in all situations
Organization skills to meet the needs of today's
students
Respect for all, for yourself, and for what you
do
Never losing sight of goals
Spirit to achieve and never give up
Administration
Principal - John Johnson, Ed.D.
An educator for 25 years, Dr. Johnson began his career as a teacher/coach in a small class B school in La Pryor, Texas and worked his way up the coaching ranks to the class 5A division. The past 12 years he has served as an administrator in several school districts in the surrounding area. Dr. Johnson received his undergraduate and graduate degree from Sam Houston Sate University in History and Physical Education, and a Masters in Mid-management. He received his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University in 1999. He has lived in Dayton for 14 years and is married to Dr. Jessica Johnson, who is an Assistant Superintendent with Cleveland ISD. Dr. Johnson has one son, William who works in Beaumont and two step-children, Sam, who is employed in Houston and married, and Dorothy Jo, who is also employed and living in Houston. In his spare time he likes to hunt, read, and collect antiques.
Email Dr. Johnson jjohnson@tarkington.isd.esc4.net
Assistant Principal - Charles Childs, M.Ed.
Mr. Childs is a graduate of Baylor University, with a B.S. degree in education and English. He has also earned a Master of Education degree and mid-management certification from Stephen F. Austin State University. He has worked in Texas public schools for thirty-two years, the last twelve years being in Tarkington ISD. His wife is also a long-time educator, teaching in a neighboring district. They make their home in Tarkington Prairie.
Email Mr. Childs: cchilds@tarkington.isd.esc4.net
Counselor - Michelle Malone, M.A.
Ms.
Malone has been in education for 12 years. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from the University of Houston – Clear Lake in 1996. She began her teaching career in her home town of Alvin, Texas teaching 7th
and 8th grade Reading and 7th grade Language Arts. In addition, she also has taught in Klein and Humble at the middle school level. She has always enjoyed teaching, but cherished the counseling aspect of her work the most. She graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Master of Arts in Counseling in 2006. She is very excited to be a part of the Tarkington Middle School team.
Email Ms Malone mmalone@tarkington.isd.esc4.net
Librarian - Pam Dillard, M.L.S.
I
have a Bachelor of Science Degree from Stephen F. Austin State University
in Social Studies with teaching certification. I have a Master's Degree
from Sam Houston State University in Library Science. I am also certified
to teach elementary grades one through six. I have been in education for
20 years. I have been with Tarkington I.S.D. for 17 years. I taught second
grade and reading improvement and was the librarian at the elementary school.
This is my third year as librarian at the middle school. I have lived in
Tarkington for 24 years. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, camping, boating
and most of all spending time with my family.
Email Ms. Dillard pdillard@tarkington.isd.esc4.net
Staff
Aides
Brandy Bomer - AEP
Brenda Ayers - Special Ed
Cindy Grudzinski - Library
Sheila Horne - Content Mastery
Bertha McAdams - Special Ed
Judy McGowan - ISS
Cafeteria
Sherrel Gafford, Mgr
Diann Buntin
Pat Champlin
Audra Davis
Ventura Gill
Catherine Robertson
Custodial
Tappy Sims, Head
Sissy Copeland
Angela Price
Debora Watson
Nurse
Laura Sawyer
Email lsawyer@tarkington.isd.esc4.net
Office Staff
Campus Secretary
Veleaka Lyons
Email vlyons@tarkington.isd.esc4.net
PIEMS/Attendance Clerk
Shari Pickardt
Email spickardt@tarkington.isd.esc4.net
Location
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