Fifth Grade
Mrs. Deanna Jones

My name is Deanna Prince Jones,and I am a 1988 graduate of Leake Academy.  I am the daughter of Jimmy and Phyllis Prince of Philadelphia.  I graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1992 with a degree in Elementary Education.  I am married to Doug Jones,and we reside in Philadelphia, Mississippi.  We attend First United Methodist Church.  We have four children who attend L.A.--Hannah, a senior, Joshua, an eighth grader, Annika, a seventh grader, and Savannah, a fifth grader.  I taught two years at L.A. before starting a family and being a stay-home mother for fifteen years.  Leake Academy holds a lot of history for me-- I was in the first group of girls that formed the Tomorrow's Terrors; I was on the basketball team that won two Overall State Championships, and I was a senior when Mr. Shepard passed away.  I am so delighted to be back at L.A. and feel so blessed to be doing what I love.
Mrs. Gail Tucker

"I've taught for 37 years--every grade from 1-6.  Fifth grade is my favorite grade.  This is my twelfth year to teach at Leake Academy.  I thank God for giving me the opportunity to teach children and pray He will use me to help them grow in His grace.  Teaching is still fun for me; it is a joy to serve God this way."