The fourth grade students are grouped into one of three teams and are taught by two teachers.
 Math and Science *Bachelor of Science - University of Georgia -Graduated Magna Cum Laude Associates - Gainesville State College -Gifted and ESOL Endorsements  Mrs. Kayla Smith Team Leader Reading, ELA, and Social Studies *Master of Education in Instructional Technology- Georgia Southern *Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education- University of Georgia -Graduated Magna Cum Laude -Gifted Endorsement -2019 Commerce Elementary Teacher of the Year  Mrs. Dianne Cotrell Reading, ELA, and Social Studies *T4 and Masters T5 in Elementary Education Grades 1-8 -1998 and 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year -44 years of educational experience |  Math and Science *Master of Education in Middle Grades Education- University of Georgia *Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education- University of Georgia -Gifted Endorsement  Reading, ELA, and Social Studies *Master of Education in Early Childhood Education- Brenau University *Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education- University of Georgia -Gifted Endorsement  Department Chair for Special Education @ CES Co-Teacher *Specialist Degree in Curriculum & Instruction- Piedmont College, Graduation Date-Dec. 2018 *Master of Education in Early Childhood Education- Piedmont College *Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education- Piedmont College |  Team Leader Math and Science *Master of Education - Piedmont College *Bachelor of Science - University of Georgia -Gifted and ESOL Endorsements -2018 Commerce Elementary Teacher of the Year -2009 Benton Elementary Teacher of the Year -Northeast Georgia RESA Model Math Classroom  Reading, ELA, and Social Studies *Specialist Degree in Brain Research specializing in Educational Leadership- Nova Southeastern *Masters Degree in Sport Management- Georgia Southern *Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education- University of Georgia & University of West GA -Gifted Endorsement  Co-Teacher *Master 0f Art and Teaching in Special Education- Liberty University *BS degree in Sociology- West Georgia |
