Meet Our Kindergarten Team

 

 Mrs. Frederickson
Kindergarten
Room18

My name is Corinne Frederickson and I will be your child’s kindergarten teacher this year. Although this will be my first year working at Windy Hill Elementary, I have five years of experience as a kindergarten teacher.  I graduated with a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Florida, with an emphasis in Early Childhood Special Education.  In my free time I enjoy reading, shopping, and spending time with my husband, Fred, and our dog Gizzie.  I am so excited to be joining the Windy Hill family and I look forward to working with you this year to make your child’s kindergarten experience a success! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at Frederickc@duvalschools.org or 565-2700.

 

 

Ms. Hancock
First Grade Teacher
Room
14

 

I am teaching Kindergarten this year.  I have taught for 12 years,

I’m married to my wonderful husband Deshmund, we have 2 children Demareus Hancock 16 & Amariya Hancock 6.

I graduated from Wynne High School (diploma), East Arkansas Community College (AA degree), Arkansas University (Bachelor in General Studies: with an Emphasis in Elementary Education, Sociology, and Health), Harding University (Master in Arts and Teaching).

I was nominated as 2008-2009 Windy Hill Teacher of the Year; I currently serve as the schools Magnet Lead Teacher & Teachers of Tomorrow Sponsor.

 

 Ms. McKesson
Pre-K Grade
Room 34

Yvonne Mckesson,  Second Grade

This begins my 10th year in education

I am also a Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Florida

I am married, husband, Angelo. I have 2 children Kimberlee 29, Ashton 12 and 1 grandson, Tyrese 8

I enjoy reading, playing my Nintendo DS, crocheting and watching old, OLD movies.

I graduated from Fernandina Beach High School.

I graduated from Edward Waters College with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

I graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Masters of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction

I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction

You can contact me at 904-565-2700 ext 234 or mckessony@duvalschools.org

Click here to visit my webpage

 

 

Ms. Odom
Kindergarten Teacher
Room 17

 

My name is Kay L. Odom and I am currently teaching Kindergarten.  I have been teaching Kindergarten over 15 years and have been teaching school for over 30 years. 

I grew up in Jacksonville Beach with my parents and six siblings. I attended Public schools at the Beach.  I received my B.A degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from the University of North Florida.

I have one daughter, a son in law and three beautiful grandchildren who live in Rhode Island.

One of my favorite things to do is go to the movies with friends. 

I am looking forward to another great year at Windy Hill!

 

Mrs. Ottie
Kindergarten Teacher
Room 22

 

 

I am currently teaching ESOL kindergarten. This is my 30th year of teaching and my 24th year at Windy Hill. My husband and I both graduated from Jacksonville University in 1974. I have a B.S. degree in Elementary Education.  I'm certified Pre-K through 6th and ESOL. 

I live at the beach with my husband Steve.  We have two married sons and 6 grandchildren; Jonah-7, Julia -5, twins Lorelei & Mateo -7  Noah-2, and Grace 6 months.

 . We have 5 teachers in the family.

My husband and I love to snorkel, kayak, travel, ride bikes, garden and just enjoy the beach.

Since I lived all over the country as a child, I never attended a Duval County school.

You can reach me at ottiem@duvalschools.org or 565-2700 ex. 222

 

Mrs. Williams
Kindergarten Teacher
Room
16

 

My name is Mrs. Sheila C. Williams.  I am a first grade teacher.
I have been teaching for 10 years (all 10 years at Windy Hill)
I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the movies, and shopping.
Orlando is one of my favorite places to visit.  Spending a day at one of Disney's water parks is one of favorite things to do with my family.
I graduated with an Associate in Arts degree from Florida Community College at Jacksonville which is now known as Florida State College.   I also received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pre-K/Primary Education (Pre-K through 3rd grade) from University of North Florida.
As a child I attended Forest Hills Elementary School which is now known as Sally B. Mathis and I graduated from Williams Marion Raines Senior High School.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
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