De Manning

My career started at Grove Public Schools in the fall of 1992 when I was hired to teach kindergarten. I spent the next 13 years as a classroom teacher. In 2005 I became the Computer Teacher at the Lower Elementary. Currently, I am the Physical Education and Computer Teacher for Early Childhood Center. In addition to my regular duties, I also provide computer tech support.

I have been married for 27 years to my husband, David. He is currently the Support Services Coordinator for McKee Foods Corporation at Gentry, AR where he has worked for nearly 20 years. We have three children, two of which are still in college. Our oldest daughter, Kayla, is a graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Our son, Jeremy, is in the fourth year at the University of Arkansas and is working on his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Our youngest daughter, Karissa, is in her Bachelors in Public Relations.

I currently teach computers and conduct physical education classes for approximately 300 pre-school and kindergarten students.

Skills that will be learned in your classes

Computer classes promote the following:

• Identification of major parts of the computer
• Basic computer operation
• Hand eye coordination skills
• Support of academic skills

PE classes promote the following:

• Exercise- 60 minutes are required each week
• Hand eye coordination skills
• Large motor skill development
• Health enhancing activities
• Coordination of movement