McDonald County's New Teachers

Jenny Bentz
Jenny Bentz

Name: Sarah Herbert

Family: Husband, Jared Herbert; daughter, Anne Herbert, 5

High School Attended: Brazoswood High School

Colleges Attended: Angelo State University, University of Arizona, University of Phoenix

Attendance Center: McDonald County High School

Grade or Subject: Biology, Chemistry in the Community, Physics

Comment on being a part of the McDonald County School District: "I am so excited to be joining this great school community! I look forward to pushing my students to great successes and preparing their minds to be independent thinkers and innovators!"

Name: Carey D. Davison II

Family: Wife, Julie Davison; parents, Carey and Tammy Davison; siblings, Casey, Corey and Brittany

High School Attended: Salem High School

Colleges Attended: Missouri State University

Attendance Center: McDonald County High School

Grade or Subject: History and Government

Comment on being a part of the McDonald County School District: "I am looking forward to work in one of the greatest districts in the state. I love the passion that the staff has in regards to the students."

Name: Rachel Whitehead

Family: Parents, Nick and Sandra Whitehead; children, Micah, Matthew and Ben

High School Attended: Seneca High School

Colleges Attended: Missouri Southern State University, Pittsburg State University

Attendance Center: Pineville Elementary

Grade or Subject: Art

Comment on being a part of the McDonald County School District: "Excited to join the Mustang family and be a part of the community!"

Name: Jenny Bentz

Family: Chase Redman, Eliana Bentz, Elijah Bentz

High School Attended: Neosho High School

Colleges Attended: Crowder College, Missouri State University

Attendance Center: Rocky Comfort

Grade or Subject: Sixth Grade Art

Comment on being a part of the McDonald County School District: "I am excited to be "All In" with McDonald County to help every child, every day, whatever it takes."

Name: Shanna Maize

Family: Husband, Jason; children, Tinika, Josh; grandchildren, Zoey, Aria

High School Attended: Dadeville High School

Colleges Attended: Missouri Southern State University

Attendance Center: Rocky Comfort

Grade or Subject: First Grade

Comment on being a part of the McDonald County School District: "I am very excited to be part of the McDonald County team. I look forward to watching my first-graders learn and grow."

Name: Sandra Bond

Family: Husband, Matthew, MCHS teacher

High School Attended: Oak Lawn, Ill.

Colleges Attended: Missouri Southern State University, University of Phoenix

Attendance Center: Noel Elementary and Noel Primary

Grade or Subject: Special Education

Comment on being a part of the McDonald County School District: "Excited to be part of the "Greatest Schools on Earth."

Name: Jim Bob Thompson

Family: Wife, Gena

High School Attended: Lincoln, Ark.

Colleges Attended: Connors State College, Warner, Okla.

Attendance Center: Southwest City and Noel

Grade or Subject: Agriculture

Comment on being a part of the McDonald County School District: "Looking forward to my involvement in the school system."

Name: Erin Garren

Family: Husband, Artie Garren; children, Daniel and Grace

High School Attended: Neosho High School

Colleges Attended: Crowder College, Missouri State University

Attendance Center: McDonald County High School

Comment on being a part of the McDonald County School District: "Excited to join an excellent school environment and prepare students for their future."

Name: Misty Gilstrap

Family: Twin sister who also teaches in the county and fur babies!

High School Attended: Neosho High School

Colleges Attended: Crowder College, Missouri Southern State University, Central Methodist University

Attendance Center: McDonald County High School

Comment on being a part of the McDonald County School District: "Excited to work in a profession that impacts our future."

Name: Joe Wilhelm II

Family: Wife, Patsy; sons, Joseph Wilhelm III, Jordan, Josh

High School Attended: Sapulpa High School, Sapulpa, Okla.

Colleges Attended: University of Arkansas, Northeastern State University

Attendance Center: McDonald County High School and middle schools

Grade or Subject: Band

Comment on being a part of the McDonald County School District: "Looking forward to becoming and supporting the Mustangs!"

General News on 08/16/2018