Hello I'm Dr. Newson and will be your Zoology for the 2023-2024 School Year.

I'm excited to have you in my class and can't wait for us to learn about various animals together. 

My Bio

Education

High School Diploma- Gentry High School

Bachelor's Degree: Biology and Chemistry Ed.- Delta State University

Master's Degree: Curriculum & Instruction with emphasis in Biology Ed. - University of Mississippi

Specialist Degree: Educational Leadership- Arkansas State University

Doctorate Degree: Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment -Walden University

Experience

Eastside High School (Cleveland, MS)- Biology I, Chemistry, Human A & P, and Science Skills

Holly Springs High Schools (Holly Springs, MS)- Biology I, Science Skills, Biology II, 7th Grade Science, Environmental Science, Zoology, and Botany

Horn Lake High School- Biology I, Physics, Intro to Biology, and Science Skills

Hernando High School- Biology I, Biology II, Botany, Zoology 1 and 2, Genetics, and Human A&P.


HerStory

I was born and raised in Moorhead, MS (Hometown of Mississippi Delta Community College and Former Gov. Phil Bryant)

I love to learn!! I graduated with honors from Gentry High School in Indianola, MS. I then graduated with honors from Delta State University with a Bachelor Degree. Two years later, I graduated with honors from Ole Miss with a Master's Degree. After a brief break, I graduated with honors from Arkansas State University with a Specialist Degree. After a lot of prayer, research, and writing, I graduated from Walden University with a Doctorate Degree in April 2019.

I am a proud member of the Northwest Church of Christ (I LOVE MY CHURCH FAMILY) located in Southaven, MS. I am married to my best friend, Jonathan Newson, who is an assistant principal at Southaven Intermediate. We are the parents of Jamil (Military/College) and Jamiya (9th grade). Last, but not least, I am a member of the illustrious Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.