Creekbend Elementary and Middle School

🍎 Welcome to the Nest, Ms. Windom! 🦅

Hailey Windom is excited to join the Creekbend family and begin her journey as a classroom teacher! Her path in education reflects her dedication and passion for serving students. Hailey began her career as a cafeteria worker, advanced to cafeteria manager, and has spent the last four years as an assistant teacher.

A recent graduate of William Carey University, Hailey earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and is eager to make a positive impact in the lives of her students. She is passionate about helping children grow academically, socially, and personally while creating a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Please join us in giving Ms. Windom a warm Creekbend welcome! We are excited to have her as part of the Eagle family and look forward to the wonderful things she will accomplish with our students this year. ♥️📚✨

📚➕ Welcome to the Nest, Mrs. Landry! 🦅

Creekbend Elementary & Middle School is excited to welcome Mrs. Rachel Landry to our middle school team as a Math teacher!

Mrs. Landry brings 4.5 years of teaching experience and two years of coaching experience to Creekbend. She is passionate about helping students build confidence, develop a love for learning, and reach their full potential. She is especially excited about the opportunities that come with teaching middle school math and looks forward to creating a classroom where students feel valued, engaged, and motivated to succeed.

Outside of school, Mrs. Landry is married and the proud mother of three boys who keep her busy and active. When she’s not in the classroom, you can usually find her cheering on her boys at their activities, spending time with family, or enjoying sports.

Mrs. Landry is excited to build relationships with students, families, and staff and make a positive impact on the Creekbend community.

Please join us in giving Mrs. Landry a warm Creekbend welcome! ♥️🦅💛

🍎 Welcome to Creekbend, Ms. Cochran! 🦅

Makenzie Cochran is excited to begin her teaching career at Creekbend Elementary and Middle School! A recent graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, she is eager to bring her passion for learning and enthusiasm for education into the classroom.

Some of Mrs. Cochran’s favorite things include reading, spending time with family and friends, and traveling whenever she gets the chance. She is looking forward to building relationships with her students and making her first year of teaching a memorable one.

Please join us in giving Mrs. Cochran a warm Creekbend welcome!♥️🦅💛

📣 2026-27 BACK-TO-SCHOOL REGISTRATION TIMELINE

HCSD Families: Please see the flyer below for important dates for student registration. This timeline can also be found on the district website at www.harrison.k12.ms.us.

📚 Welcome to Creekbend, Mrs. Quave! 🦅

Mrs. Quave is excited to join the Creekbend family as she begins her sixth year in education and her first year as a Creekbend Eagle! She earned her Master of Arts in Teaching in 2024 and has experience teaching middle school English Language Arts across Jackson County, Pascagoula-Gautier, and Harrison County.

Passionate about data-driven instruction, Mrs. Quave uses student achievement data to create engaging, multisensory learning experiences that meet the needs of all learners. She is committed to building a classroom environment where students feel supported, challenged, and valued, and believes that every student is capable of growth and success.

Outside of school, Mrs. Quave enjoys reading, gardening, spending time with her husband and four children, and caring for her many pets.

Please join us in giving Mrs. Quave a warm Creekbend welcome!♥️🦅💛

📚✨ Student Registration Opening Soon for the 2026–27 School Year! ✨📚

We are excited to announce that online registration for new and returning students in the Harrison County School District for the 2026–2027 school year will open on Thursday, June 11, 2026!

Families are encouraged to register early to secure their student's enrollment and help us prepare for another successful year of learning and growth. The registration window is from June 11 to July 23.

📌 Information flyers containing registration requirements, important dates, and enrollment details are now available on the HCSD website under the "School Registration" tab: www.harrison.k12.ms.us.

We look forward to welcoming our students and families for the 2026–2027 school year!

Registration information for 2026-2027

📚✨ Student Registration Opening Soon for the 2026–27 School Year! ✨📚

We are excited to announce that online registration for new and returning students in the Harrison County School District for the 2026–2027 school year will open on Thursday, June 11, 2026!

Families are encouraged to register early to secure their student's enrollment and help us prepare for another successful year of learning and growth. The registration window is from June 11 to July 23.

📌 Information flyers containing registration requirements, important dates, and enrollment details are now available on the HCSD website under the "School Registration" tab: www.harrison.k12.ms.us.

We look forward to welcoming our students and families for the 2026–2027 school year!

We are beyond thankful! 💛♥️

📣 Thankful Thursday Post!

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to two donors for their generous support of Creekbend Elementary & Middle School!

Huge thanks to Mr. Don Blaize of CMG Home Loans for your $2,000 donation, and many thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Sean and Christine Merrill for a $500 donation to the Creekbend cafeteria. Your generosity will help reduce outstanding meal account balances for our students. 🦅

We are deeply grateful for the compassion and commitment you have shown to our school community! 💙

Dr. LaQuita Gresham began her career as a Teach For America Corp member and teacher in charter schools in New Orleans. It was there that she taught with the ARISE and KIPP network as a middle and high school English teacher from 2014 - 2018. In the fall of 2018, she transitioned to the Coast and began teaching English and PSAT courses at Pass Christian High School where she received the honor of being named Teacher of the Year for two consecutive years. Next, she served as an Instructional Literacy Coach at Harrison Central High School.

Dr. Gresham earned a Bachelor’s in English Education (Secondary) from Southern Miss, a Master’s in Education Administration from Louisiana State University, and a Doctorate in Leadership & Learning in Organizations from Vanderbilt University.

She and her husband have been married for 15 years with two young sons. She is very excited to return to the Harrison County School District and to join the Creekbend Family after having served as an Assistant Principal in both elementary and middle school settings with the Gulfport School District for the past five years.