Arkansas Lead Teacher

Mrs. Sharen Tibbs is an English teacher from Arkansas. She began her career in Walnut Ridge, AR, for one year and then spent the next 32 years at Springdale High School in Springdale, AR, with the last 20 as a part of the first career academy in Arkansas, the Medical Academy of SHS. After retirement in 2020, Sharen took a position with Red Comet as an AP Lit grader and then expanded to other English courses and electives. She currently serves as Arkansas Lead Teacher and still does grading on the side. Sharen has been married to Mike Tibbs for almost 45 years, has two children, eight grandchildren, and a cat and snake!

Ms. C Burdick received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from University of Arkansas and a Master of Arts Degree in History from Arkansas Tech University. Ms. Burdick is a grader for history courses in Arkansas with 7 years classroom experience.

Ms. K. Doss has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Arkansas State University.  She is certified in Arkansas in French with 23 years of classroom experience.

Mr. C. Fingerhut has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Education from the University of Arkansas.  He is CTE certified in Arkansas in Business, Marketing, and Career Development and has 10 years of classroom experience.

Mr. R. Garner has a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Harding University.  He is certified in Arkansas for middle-level math and science with 11 years of classroom experience.

Ms. J. Goldstein received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from University of Iowa and a Master of Education degree from University of Nevada.  Ms. J. Goldstein is endorsed to teach Spanish and English in Arkansas and Nevada with 32 years classroom experience.

Ms. K. Hall received a Bachelor of Art Degree in Fine Art from Heritage University (Washington). Ms. Hall is a grader for Art courses with 4 years classroom experience in Washington State.

Ms. A. Harrison has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Math and Master of Arts Degree in Education from University of Arkansas.  She is certified in Math with 25 years of classroom experience.

Mr. J. Hatridge has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Maryland and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Arkansas.  He is certified in computer science, robotics, game design, and programming with 8 years of classroom experience.

Mrs. S. Howard received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Master of Arts in Teaching from The University of Central Arkansas. Mrs. Howard is a grader for Spanish courses in Arkansas.

Mr. J. Jones received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music from Arkansas Tech University and Master of Science Degree in Education from Arkansas State University. Mr. Jones is a grader for Music courses in Arkansas with 10 years classroom experience.

Ms. A. Miller received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from John Brown University and a Master of Arts degree in Teaching from University of Arkansas.  Ms. A. Miller is endorsed in science in Arkansas with 20 years classroom experience.

Ms. J. Pool received a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Arkansas and Master of Arts degree from Arkansas State University. She is endorsed to teach science in Arkansas with over 20 years classroom experience.

Mr. T. Potts received a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies from John Brown University and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. He is endorsed in Arkansas for Social Studies 7-12, 4-8 Social Studies and English with 13 years classroom experience.

Ms. M. Rieathbaum has a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and a Master of Arts in Teaching.  She is certified in Arkansas in Science with 11 years of teaching experience.

Mr. B. Stauffer has a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Master of Arts in Political Science, and Master of Arts in Education from Brigham Young University.  He is certified in Washington State in Mandarin Chinese and has over 35 years of classroom experience.

Ms. C. Storm has a Bachelor of Science in Physical and Earth Science and a Master of Science in Education from the University of Arkansas.  She is certified in Arkansas in Science with 10 years of classroom experience.

Mr. J. Tebbenkamp has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Arts in Education from Missouri State University.  He is certified in Arkansas 7-12 Math with 16 years of classroom experience.