Meet
Miss Vaughn
Hey! My name is Marla Vaughn, and I am
blessed to have the privilege of teaching third grade at Pelham Oaks! I 'd like
to tell you a little bit about myself. I was born and grew up in Geneva,
AL. After graduating from Geneva High School, I went to Samford University
and then transferred to and graduated from University of Montevallo. After college
I moved out west. I lived in Fort Worth, Texas for a little more than two years
to attend graduate school. I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Texas!
I learned a lot and enjoyed the lifestyle that exists there. However, I
was glad to move back east of the Mississippi after I graduated!
I decided in kindergarten that I wanted to
be a teacher. Although I thought otherwise a few times in my life, I always
came back around to teaching. I remember setting up my baby dolls and stuffed
animals in my playroom and playing school. My kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Patti
Phipps was the first of many teachers who influenced my decision to follow in
their footsteps. She made a great impact on my life! "Thanks Mrs.
Phipps!"
Here are a few of my favorite things. My
favorite colors are orange and blue and pretty much any bright color. My favorite
animal is a pig! My favorite thing about teaching is kids! My
favorite foods are Mexican, pizza, broccoli, pineapple and good 'ole grilled hamburgers! My
favorite authors are Nicholas Sparks and Sharon Gillenwater. My favorite book
is Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan. My favorite
artist is Mary Engelbreit. My favorite sport is football--high school and
college. My favorite team is AUBURN!
Another of my favorite things is my family!
There were six (Dad, Mom, one brother, two sisters and me) of us in my
immediate family. We lost my daddy in the fall of 2020. My mom still lives
in Geneva and really enjoys it when we all get together. I have one
sister-in-law and one brother-in-law. I also have the four greatest
nephews and one amazing niece who all agree I am the coolest aunt ever--or at
least that’s what they tell me when I ask! Our family began growing in
2016 when I gained the coolest nephew-in-law and the best niece-in-law! I now
have three of the most absolutely precious great nieces! I think I have the
greatest family in the whole world!
Believe it or not, I did not like school
growing up. My dad always said I never let school get in the way of my social
life. The further I went in my education career, the more I gained the love of
learning.
I have a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from the
University of Montevallo, a Master of Arts in Christian Education from
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Master of Science and Education
Specialist Degree in Elementary Education, and a certificate in Instructional
Leadership from Samford University.
I am very involved in education outside of
the school walls. I am currently President of the Board of Directors for
Alabama Conference of Educators (ACoE) which is Alabama's independent professional
teacher organization. I am honored to have sat on Congressman Spencer Bachus'
Education Committee as well as Governor Bentley's Teacher Cabinet. I truly
believe I have been called to teach and I take my calling to heart
daily. I know parents have numerous options of how and where to educate
their children. I sincerely appreciate those who choose public education and
entrust their precious little ones to me every day! I strive to make every
decision based on the best interest of not only my students but all
students. My heart's desire is to be a positive leader in education. To
accomplish that I will continue to pursue opportunities that impact public
education and students.
Fun
Facts: I am fluent in sign language and love to teach it to anyone willing to
learn! I like to travel, read, and spend time with my family and friends. Music
is a big part of my life. I love musicals! If there is no music
playing, I often entertain myself (and sometimes others passing by) with a
little blurb of the latest thing I've listened to!
Welcome
to Miss Vaughn’s family! I tell all my kids, once you are mine, you and your
family are always mine!
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