I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree from Delta State University in Family and Consumer Science, with an emphasis in Child Development and a minor in Special Education.  I have over 29 years of early childhood teaching experience.  I taught Pre K and Kindergarten for 14 years at Presbyterian Day School in Cleveland and was the coordinator of the after school program.  

     I am married to my husband, Mitchell, with five wonderful sons. We also have 3 grandchildren!

        Pre K is my heart and soul!  I am very blessed to be a part of the Bell Academy family.

My name is Emily Whalen, and this is my third year as a Pre-K teacher at Bell Academy.  I am so excited for this school year and all the fun that's in store for our little Pre-K class!  I received my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood from Mississippi State University. This will be my 7th year of teaching. Along with teaching Pre-K, I've also taught 3rd and 4th grade ELA at Parks Elementary in the Cleveland School District.  Teaching Pre-K has always been a dream of mine. There is nothing like seeing the growth of a student and watching them blossom into eager learners, especially at such a young age where they are just beginning school.  

Hello and welcome back to another adventure filled school year! I am so excited to be yet part of such an amazing team with some awesome students.  I believe that this year will be a year of reflection and growth. I can just sense it in the atmosphere. 

My name is Crystylle Seals.  This year begins my 10^th year as a special education teacher at Bell Academy and 16^th year of teaching in the Cleveland School District.  For me this is home! I have taught so many beautiful students and I am looking forward to getting to know some new faces.    

I am a native of Cleveland, MS.  I received my formal education in the Cleveland School District.  After graduating high school I attended and earned my BS and Masters in Special Education from Delta State University.  I have since then earned degrees from Arizona State University (Masters in Curriculum and Instruction) and Arkansas State (EdS in Administration).   

My passion is mentoring others.  I also love to provide sound advice and those who are looking into school and business adventures.  I also enjoy singing, listening to music, playing the piano, and spending time with family and friends. 

I’m excited about another great year at Bell Academy. Please do not hesitate to contact me. I am just an email or a phone call away. 

I received both my Master's and my Bachelor's degrees from Delta State University.  I taught kindergarten in Desoto County Schools for five years.  I got married and moved back to Cleveland in 2000.  I taught Elementary Education Classes in the Curriculum and Instruction Department at Delta State.  I also supervised student teachers.  After all my own children were old enough to be in school,   I felt like my heart was back in the classroom teaching small children, and I started teaching 4K at Bell in 2014.  I love my job.  Every day is an adventure. Four year olds are so loving; my job is a joy!