Now that you have graduated from Stockton, what are you up to? What's your email? Fill us in. Please send me (Joye Madison) an email (madisonj@duvalschools.org) with the latest about you (Put in the year you graduated). Your friends would love to know too. PS: I'll be happy to add more years!
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Get the best education
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Meet my unforgettable friends
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Meet my unforgettable teachers
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Work hard, play hard
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Learn some motivating ethicality
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Have fun
In 1st grade, I'd like to thank Mrs. Forester for helping me through my second year at Stockton.
In 2nd grade, I'd like to thank Mrs. Casselberry for helping me through my last year in Stockton's primary year (Primary section: K-2).
In 3rd grade, I'd like to thank Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Stevenson, and Mrs. Fitch for helping me through my fourth year at Stockton. Mrs. Evans and Stevenson for reading, writing, and science, and Mrs. Fitch for arithmetic and mathematics.
In 4th grade, I'd like to thank Mrs. Hinson and Mr. Selock for helping me through my fifth year at Stockton, and for preparing me for middle school. Mrs. Hinson for reading and writing, and Mr. Selock for mathematics, science, and social studies (history).
In 5th grade, I'd like to thank Mrs. Quilal-lan, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Chenoweth for leading me through my final year at Stockton, and preparing me well for middle school. Mrs. Quilal-lan for science and history, Mrs. Phillips and Brown for reading and writing, and Mrs. Chenoweth for mathematics.
Resource teachers include Mrs. Madison (computers), Mr. Boswell (art), Mrs. Patterson (art), Mrs. McKliney (P.E./Gym), Mrs. Gresham (P.E./Gym), Mrs. Truthan (music), Mr. McLaughlin (music), Mrs. Phillips (media), and Ms. Henderson (media)
Staff and faculty include Ms. Austin (front office), Ms. Gillis (front office), Ms. Handy (front office), Mr. Labao (janitorial staff), Ms. Roman (guidance and Extended Day), Ms. Freycinet, Ms. Mary, Ms. Culver, Ms. Shingles, and Ms. Nemeth.
Principals and assistant principals include Mr. Due, Mrs. Collins, and Mrs. Healy.
Hi I'm
Sofia Elliott and i
graduated in 2004 from this amazing school. I went there k-5 and they
were some of the best years of my life. I would definitely have to thank
Mrs. Kazimar, Mrs. Cooke, Mrs. Oberdier, Mrs. Landshoot, and Mrs. Fitch!
i miss them so much! and i still remember Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Madison
in the library! you guys are the greatest! I now attend Ed White High as
a Junior and lookin forward to studying Marine Biology so i can work
with the Dolphins!:]
HI. IM BONNIE MUKANDWA. I GRADUATED IN 2004. I GO TO DARNELL- COOKMAN.IM IN THE MEDICAL PROGRAM RIGHT NOW. I CAME TO STOCKTON IN 2ND GRADE. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK MRS.LUNSFORD,MRS.STEVENSON,MRS.COOKE,AND MRS.PHILLIPS FOR HELPING ME MAKE IT. YOU COuLD EMAIL ME AT www.bonnie_mukandwa@yahoo.com bye i miss u all
hi...my name is
Corey Anderson. I graduated
in 04. I came in 3rd grade. I would like to thank Mrs. Lillard, Mrs.
Oberdier and all my 4th grade teachers, Ms. Fitch and all my 5th grade
teachers. I wish I was back.
I now go to Lavilla School Of The Arts and
I'm a band student playing percussion. I'm hoping to take a day off and come
to see u all
lol tata for now.gtg(got to go).
ttyl(talk to you later) bye
Hi my name is Kalan Capers and I graduated in 2004. Now I go to a school in Georgia and it is Arnold Magnet School. I came to Stockton in 4th grade. I would like to thank Ms. Oberdier, my 4th grade teachers, Ms. Fitch, and all of my 5th grade teachers. I miss you all! Bye.
This Amanda Hall. I now go to Frank H. Peterson for communications. I am attending an after school activity called sea cadets which is like ROTC for the navy. I went to Stockton when I started first grade. I would like to thank you all of the teachers I had over the years.
Hi guys my name is Derek Reichard... I graduated in 2001. I am
currently at Lavilla. I miss Stockton and I wish I was still
in Mrs. Phillips' and Mrs. Barfield's class. For you people who are
don't like Mrs. Barfield, you should... you will appreciate it when you
get in middle school. You will have a lot of work. My teachers
were Mrs. Kazimar, Mrs.Denny, Mrs.Miller, Mrs.Stevenson, Mrs. Mrs.Cushion,
Mrs. Phillips, and Mrs. Barfield. Thank you to all of my teachers
for preparing me for middle school. Especially Mrs. Barfield and
Mrs. Phillips, Ms. Fitch, and Mrs. Landschoot. You people are at the
greatest school in the world. NEVER forget that. Never take
your elementary years for granted. You will miss them when you get
into middle school. For you 5th graders, choose the right middle
school for you. Don't just go somewhere because all of your friends
are. You will not like it at all. Go where you want to go.
Don't worry... you will meet a lot of other life-long friends. Every
year in school will pay off one day. So...good luck with life and i
will see some of you (maybe) some day.
Derek Reichard
HEY THIS IS JALEESA BYNUM . I GRADUATED IN 2000. I WENT TO STOCKTON THOUGHOUT ALL MY YEARS. I HAD MS. SUTTON, MS. WEST , MS, FORESTER, MS. STEVENSON, MS. FRANCIS, AND MS. PHILLIPS. I NOW ATTEND ROBERT E. LEE HIGH SCHOOL WHERE I'M IN ROTC, STUDENT COUNCIL, SOFTBALL, AND MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES.
I am a former student of the John Stockton Elementary school. I attended Kindergarten through 4th Grade-- 1991-1996. I am currently deployed to Iraq with the U.S. Army. We will be here for 15 months.
I have to credit Stockton for the wonderful education I received throughout my years at the school. I remember I had Ms. Sutton (Kindergarten), Ms. Francis (1st grade), Ms. Parson (2nd
grade), Ms. Lillard (3rd grade) and Ms. Miller (4th grade). Actually, I believe we had several teachers in 4th grade because the school started the changing of classes.
My official Army title is a
Public Affairs Specialist, which is a photojournalist. I love my job and I
have been able to experience many wonderful opportunities and meet so many
different people.
Keep up the great education system you have at John Stockton. I'm confident
that every child who attends Stockton will become intelligent and productive
members of society.
I know when I attended Stockton, we had a mail program so we could write our
friends in different classes. If any child would like to write the Soldiers,
feel free to have them write to my address. I will ensure that they receive
a pen pal.
If they want a pen pal, make sure that the address is written on the
envelope exactly like the following:
PFC Amie J. McMillan
ATTN: Any Soldier
HHC 42nd MP BDE
APO AE 09375
Thanks again!
Amie J. McMillan
My name is Lindsey Williams. I think I graduated in around 1994. I made it all 6 years, I had Mrs. Ruth Burrell, Mrs. Molly Foerster, Mrs. Bertha Padgett, Mrs. Sally Parsons (Foerster), Mrs. Susan Phillips, and Mrs. Diane Landschoot. I went to St. Paul's Catholic School and then on to Bishop Kenny. I just graduated from the University of Mississippi, with a BA in English and I am back in Jacksonville permanently....looking for a job! My sister, Carolyn Williams, was at Stockton also around 1993 and 1994. She had Mrs. Denny for Kindergarten and Mrs. Cooke for first grade before switching schools. My contact email is lewilliams82@gmail.com. Thank you!
My name is Gaylene Wiggs-Hollis and I went to John Stockton Elementary for Kindergarten - 4th grade. I would've graduated with the Class of '92 (I was an honorary patrol) but we moved to another house and I ended up at Gregory Drive Elementary. I missed everyone so much.
I had Ms. Givens (K), Ms. Crawford (1st), Ms. Padgett (2nd), Ms. Parsons (3rd) and Ms. Oberdier (4th). After elementary school, I went to Joseph Stilwell Middle School and then on to Ed White High School and graduated in 1999. I went to UNF and received my AA in 2001 from FCCJ, Bachelor's in Special Eduation (program of study was Deaf Studies) in 2003, and my Masters in Education (Deaf Education) in 2005.
I am married to my husband of 5 years and we have a daughter who is 2. I currently work at St. Joseph Academy in St. Augustine as the American Sign Language teacher.
I have not seen or heard from anyone (with the exception of Ricky Mershon at UNF a couple of years ago) since I left. If anyone remembers me or my sister ( I had an older sister, Tussannee Wiggs -Class of 1991) please email me at ghollis24@comcast.net.
Thanks!
Hello.
This is Jonathan Philips. I graduated in 1991 and had Ms. Carroll (2nd grade), Ms. Anderson (3rd grade), Ms. Shabazz (4th grade), and Ms. Landschoot (5th grade). After Stockton I attended St. Matthews Catholic Grade School and then graduated from Bishop Kenny High School in 1998. I graduated from the University of North Florida in 2003 with Bachelors Degrees in Business Management and Marketing. I am now working for First Coast Title Services and am a licensed real estate agent as well. I am married and have one daughter at the moment. My wife and I also have a video editing company (www.philipsvideo.com). I was recently reacquainted with some fellow Stockton Elementary grads: Chris Lahey and Paul Combs. I have not seen them since we left Stockton 15 years ago. If any other friends see this message, give me a call (904)219-6313 and reunite. Thanks for a great elementary school experience.
Jonathan Philips
First Coast Title
Services, Inc.
301 Third Street, Suite A
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Ph: 904.241.1100
Fax: 904.241.1199
My Name is Tiffany Wright. I graduated in 1991 and had Ms. Barfield (2nd grade), Ms. Parson (3rd grade), Ms. Shabazz (4th grade), and Ms. Landschoot (5th grade). After Stockton I attended Northwestern Middle and then graduated from William M Raines in 1998. I graduated from Florida A&M University in 2003 with Bachelors Degrees in Computer Information Systems. I am currently working for Duval County Health Department in there Information Technology Dept as a Database Admin. It’s so funny; I was looking at my school pictures the other day and thought about how much I enjoyed attending John Stockton. I remember my classmates as if it were yesterday and we were all lined up outside singing the school song, in which I tend to still sing a lot. The three best moments for me were when I was the Principal for Fifth grade week, when we performed the Play Annie; until this day that is my favorite musical and being a patrol. If I ever become a teacher, I would love to come back to JOHN STOCKTON.
Sincerely,
Tiffany Wright-Rentz
Hello from Ed Rooth,
For some reason I felt the urge to look up my old grade school tonight & came across John Stockton’s website. I guess I would have graduated in 1990. I moved to Wilmington, Ohio after the 5th grade. From there I went to the University of Cincinnati to study computer science. Now I work at a cable ad sales company in New York City.
I remember having Mrs. Foerster for 1st grade, Mrs. Barfield for 2nd, Mrs. Parsons for 3rd, Mrs. Oberdier for 4th, and Mrs. Landschoot for 5th. It’s really been a long time, but looking at this website has helped me to remember so much. If you hear anything from any of my other classmates they can contact me at ed_rooth@yahoo.com
Take Care,
Ed Rooth
Stanley Charles Lee writes:
I am shocked at the level of pride that I still have for the
School of Dolphins. I went to John Stockton and remember all of my teachers
and the sweet personalities. My favorite of all is my 1st grade teacher.
Mrs. Foerester's tenderness was something that motivated me from very early
on. I remember those M&M Cookies that Mr. Foerester used to bring the class
every week. I am so proud to see that she is still teaching.
My other teachers were, Mrs. Barfield for 2nd Grade, Mrs. Grayson for 3rd
Grade, 4th Grade Mrs. Oberdier (she would cry everytime she would read
Charlotte's Web, what make is so nice is that we cried with her) and 5th
Mrs. Fallin. I remember having a bond with teachers I didn't have, like
Mrs. Cooke, Mrs. Shabazz and Mrs. Padgett.
My name is Stanley Lee (I go by Mr. S. Charles Lee) and I am preparing to
run for City Commissioner in Altamonte Springs and start my political
career. I am a Manager at Sprint PCS, as well as direct pageants for Miss
Florida USA.
If any of my fellow classmates would like to contact me, feel free
MrDebonair@cfl.rr.com
S. Charles Lee
Try to be a first rate you, rather than a second rate someone else.--Judy
Garland
Hi my name is Derek Bolton, I am a graduate from John Stockton elementary school in 1985 I think. After I left there I went to 6th grade at Eugune Butler then in 7th went to a private school, St Matthews. For 8th and 9th my school of choice was JEB Stuart then the following years I attended NB Forrrest and graduated there in 92. While attending Stockton I remember my first grade teacher Mrs. Foerster, and Mrs. Salzer, Mrs. Harshbarger, Mrs. Shabazz, and Mrs Snyder as the principal, Heh I had my run-ins with her office a couple of times. Now that I am in the real world I wish that I was still at Stockton singing the school J-o-h-n s-t-o-ck-t-o-n, john stockton yeah stockton. Now, my son will be attending the same school. I am looking forward to his insight on the same school that his dad went to at his age. He is very excited to be attending as he call it "My daddy's school!" I will definitely be attempting to help out the school as much as I can.
Class of 1982 Andrea Bryant Bassett writes: My husband, Michael Bassett, and I (Andrea Bryant) graduated in 1982. We were both safety patrols, went to Washington D.C. (Michael’s mom was the patrol mother) and Nancy Snyder was the principal at the time. I believe our final year was the 1st “National Model School” year for Stockton. Jane Peer’s daughter Charlotte was also in our class, and a patrol as well.
Now that we’ve moved back into Ortega Forest, our daughter can attend the same great elementary school her parents did and we couldn’t be more excited. Thank you John Stockton!
Andrea Bryant Bassett
Hi! My name is Tracey Morrison Webb and I have great memories of John Stockton Elementary School! I attended for grades 2nd – 5th and graduated in 1980. My teachers were:
2nd grade – Beggs
3rd grade – Taylor
4th grade – Wormnest
5th grade – Shepard
I remember Mrs. Shepard was pregnant at the time and went on maternity leave sometime that year. I also remember having Mrs. McCoy for Math in 5th grade. She was very strict but one of the best teachers I ever had!
My best friends were Melanie McDonald & Amy Owens. I also hung around Robin Warrick. In the fourth grade I had a crush on Timothy Hodge! I was a school patrol and traveled to Virginia and Washington DC. I remember all the school patrols from various schools assembled on the steps of USl Capital to be photographed. The picture was very large!
I loved how the entire school assembled outside once a week in the morning to sing patriotic songs and watch the patrols raise the flag. I also have fond memories of the school carnivals & playdays. I loved the library!
I went on to attend Bethune for 6th grade, Butler for 7th and then Jeb Stuart for 8th. I moved to Okinawa Japan for grades 9-11 & then finally attended Green Run High School in Virginia for 12th grade.
I am now a CPA and live in Virginia. My husband is also a CPA. We have three children and I am fortunate enough to stay home with them. My email address is tracey_webb@verizon.net
Tracey
My name is Shelley Dearing Vignola and I graduated from Stockton Elementary School in 1977. (or there abouts). My twin sister, Amanda Dearing Matti, also graduated that year. My Older brother, David Patrick Dearing, graduated two years prior and my two younger brothers, Jason Wade Dearing and Daniel Christian Dearing, graduated in the early to mid "80's. I am now a Kindergarten teacher and am begining my 16th year at St. George Elementary School in St. George, GA. I have been awarded Teacher of the Year three times for my school and nominated three times for Teacher of the Year for Charlton County. I live in Orange Park with my husband and hope to start a family soon. My sister lives three blocks from Stockton with her husband, James. She is a research coordinator for Nemours Hospital and a graduate of the UNF School of Nursing. She is also a proud mother of two, one of which will be attending Stockton next year. Her children are Austin James Matti (5) and Alyssa Dearing Matti (3). David is a partner at the Law firm of Raham, Watson, Dearing, Berry and Moore here in Jacksonville. He and his wife, a fellow law school graduate, are the proud parents of two, Andrew Frank Dearing (10) who went to Kindergarten at Stockton, and Avery Faye Dearing (8). Jason graduated on a full scholarship to JU and Danny graduated from the University of Florida.Jason and Danny are both newly married and live in the San Marco area.
My teachers at Stockton, if my memory serves me right, were !st Grade - Mrs. Forester, 2nd Grade - I can't remember, 3rd Grade - Mrs. Grayson ( my favorite teacher), 4th Grade - Mrs. Clemmons, and 5th Grade - Mrs. Sheppard. My sister, Mandy, had Mrs. Beggs for 1st grade, and Mrs. McCoy for fifth. (I can't remember the rest of her teachers). The only teacher I remember David having was Mrs. Wormnest for 5th Grade. I was in college at Valdosta State University when my younger brothers went there so I am not sure of their teachers' names but you might have them on record.
I know that this was an extremely long email but with all my siblings graduating from Stockton, I thought I could bring you up to date. Also, I saw that Mrs. Cook was retiring. I was in Girl Scouts under her and Mrs. Francis and remember her daughter, Allison. I hope she enjoys her retirement. I know she deserves it. Thank you for your time. Take care and God Bless!
Shelley Dearing Vignola - Class of '77
Amanda Matti Writes:
My name is
Amanda Dearing Matti and I graduated from Stockton Elementary School in 1977
with my twin sister, Shelley Dearing Vignola. My Older brother, David
Patrick Dearing, graduated two years prior and my two younger brothers,
Jason and Danny, graduated in the early to mid "80's. I graduated from the
UNF School of Nursing and have been a Pediatric Nurse for 15 years. I am now
working as a Clinical Research Monitor in which I can use my nursing skills
to work with pharmaceutical companies as they develop new and innovative
medicines for children. I currently live about three blocks from Stockton
with my husband, James, and my two children Austin and Alyssa. My son,
Austin will attend Kindergarten this year (2007) and Alyssa will join him in
a couple of years. David is a partner at the Law firm of Raham, Watson,
Dearing, Berry and Moore here in Jacksonville. He and his wife, a fellow law
school graduate, are the proud parents of two, Andrew and Avery. Jason
graduated high school with a scholarship to JU where he graduated with a IT
degree, and Danny graduated from the University of Florida with an MBA.
Jason and Danny are both newly married and live in Jacksonville with the
rest of the family. We just can’t seem to leave this city.
My teachers at Stockton, if my memory serves me right, were:
1st Grade - Mrs. Beggs,
2nd Grade - Mrs. Maury (?)
3rd Grade - Mrs. Grayson (my favorite teacher),
4th Grade - Mrs. Swails (Fallin) – she got married,
5th Grade
teacher was Mrs. McCoy (I learned a lot about life in her class- another one
of my favorites from Stockton).
Stockton has been a part of my family for as long as I can remember and I am
looking forward to sending my own two children to Stockton. It is a great
school and I have many fond memories of life at Stockton.
Amanda Matti, RN, BSN, CCRC
Leigh Howton
Philips
I was in the graduating class of 1971. We moved to
Jacksonville from Hattiesburg, MS in 1970, in the latter part of my 5th
grade year, although I don't recall my who my teacher was. My 6th grade
teacher was Ms. Williams I believe, who passed away unexpectedly during
the school year. She was replaced by Ms. Glenn (who had clear orange
high heels!). I am still in contact with many of my classmates.
Mark Bramlett writes:
I think I was Class of 1969. it was too long ago. I live on in north
mandarin . Working in the computer field for the Duval County Health Dept.
Only four legged children(4).
Dana Jill Finster/DeDycker writes:
Michael D. Gose writes:
I fondly remember my fifth and sixth grade years at Stockton Elementary School, where, among other activities, I was on the School Boy Patrol. My fifth grade teacher, who remains one of my most favorite teachers, was Miss Hartman, and my sixth grade teacher was Mrs. Gross.Now over fifty years later my book, What It Means To Be a Teacher, has been reviewed in the May, 2008, edition of NEA Today in the Book Focus, Summer Reading article. The review starts “Finally, a book about teaching that tells it how it is.”
I wanted to share my good news with the district that helped give me my start…and, if you are willing to call it to the attention of your teachers, link you to the discount at my publisher.
http://www.rowmanlittlefield.com/ISBN/157886612X
Thanks to the district and my best regards,
Michael D. Gose, Professor
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA 90263
(310) 506-4183