Riverside Elementary
Where Knowledge Flows
625 Dixie Garden Drive
Shreveport, LA 71105
318-865-3576
Administration
As the instructional leader of the school, Mrs. Terrill has 26 years of experience in the educational system. She has a dual degree in Education and Special Education with a Masters in Counseling plus 30 additional hours in Administration. She is very active in all areas of the school including daily duty, attending football games, PTA meetings, and grade level meetings. She also participates in PBIS (School Positive Behavior Program) and assists in many other school events. In addition, Mrs. Terrill is very involved in her church, working with the youth and teaching the Senior High Sunday School class. Mrs. Terrill is married to Steve Terrill and they have two beautiful daughters. Their oldest daughter, Lauren, just graduated from Louisiana Tech University and now lives in New Orleans. Their youngest daughter, Hillary, is a freshman at Louisiana State University. Mr. and Mrs. Terrill also have three adorable dogs.
Mrs. Terrill loves to read, go to the beach, and eat chocolate. She even enjoys collecting pigs. Mrs. Terrill believes she is very capable of leading this wonderful team of educators in a direction that will enhance learning, maintain the high standards, and raise the level of student achievement throughout the school.
As principal at Riverside, Mrs. Terrill feels all students have the right to feel successful. Each child has a special talent. Mrs. Terrill believes it is the job of all Riverside educators to enhance learning so that each student will become responsible citizens and productive community members. Riverside provides a learning environment with high standards and expectations. Mrs. Terrill believes that all of Riverside's teachers are very dedicated in their efforts and take great pride in the accomplishments of the school.
Christy Terrill, Principal
Cheryl Annette Jones-Hart, Instructional Coordinator
Karen Rothell, Counselor
Cheryl A. Jones-Hart joined the Riverside family in 2006. This is her fifth year to serve as the Instructional Coordinator. She loves being at Riverside because she loves working with children and the exceptional Riverside staff! Riverside is full of high achievers, just like Mrs. Jones-Hart.
As a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT), Ms. Jones-Hart will serve as a Candidate Support Provider (CSP) for more than a dozen of Riverside's classroom teachers, who are in their first phase of their NBCT pursuit. Ms. Jones-Hart taught for 14 years and before she left the classroom.
Before becoming second in the chain of command at the best neighborhood school in Shreveport, she taught first grade at Werner Park Elementary School for eight years. Prior to coming to Caddo, she served for six years in Red River Parish as teacher in the following capacities: Special Education, First, and Second Grades.
Ms. Jones-Hart is a lifelong learner. In addition to her bachelor's degree from Louisiana Tech University, she earned a Master's Degree, plus 30 graduate hours from Louisiana State Louisiana in Shreveport. Ms. Jones-Hart has some military experience as well. She served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves for eight years (June 1986-June 1992). For the last two years (1992-1994), she was inactive (on call status).
Ms. Jones-Hart is the oldest of seven children. She grew up in Minden, Louisiana. She is very active in her church, and she ministers to the children of her community. She is often invited to speak to youth groups in other cities and states. Ms. Jones-Hart is still a newlywed. Her mother is impatiently waiting to become a proud grandmother. When she does have a "Little Hart", she plans to bring him or her to Riverside!
Mrs. Rothell believes it is a joy and privilege to join the staff of Riverside Elementary! She has been in the field of education since 1992, but she has worked with children much longer than that by serving in many different capacities in her church since the age of 13. Mrs. Rothell always says, "As long as I am working with children, I am truly happy!"
Mrs. Rothell earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education in 1992 at LSUS. She taught in several different schools across Caddo Parish. In 2006, she earned her Master's degree in School Guidance and Counseling from LA Tech University. In April of 2010, she earned national certification as a counselor/school counselor.
On the personal side, Mrs. Rothell is married to a captain on the Shreveport Fire Department. They have three sons, Dustin, Dylan, and Dakota. Dustin serves our country in the United States Navy. Dylan is attending LA Tech University and majoring in Biology. Dakota is a freshman at C.E. Byrd High School. Mrs. Rothell enjoys spending time with her family whether she is watching them run cross country, wrestle, or just hanging out at the house.
Finally, Mrs. Rothell is passionate about character education and helping students maximize their potential. Students will see her daily on KRAM sharing character traits and encouraging them to be the very best they can be. Please feel free to contact her as concerns arise with your child or if you want to celebrate your child's success. Mrs. Rothell looks forward to many years with the Riverside family!
