Meet the New Mustangs

Hello Everyone!!!  My name is Shanita Veen, and this school year will be my 18th year teaching!  I graduated from the University of Central Florida, studying Early Childhood Education.  Last year, I received my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from WGU.  I have taught grades 1st, 2nd, and 3rd!  My family just relocated from Florida to Georgia this summer. My favorite thing to do is spend family time with my husband Sean and our four children - Ava, Gianna, Sadie, and Julian.  Also, I have a huge love for Reading!  I look forward to working with everyone and having an amazing year!!

FAVORITES:

Color: Purple and Rose Gold

Movie: The Bodyguard

Food: Potatoes - - Any Way!

Drink: Tea

Animal: Dinosaurs

Hello! I'm Joy Dorsey, and I am super excited to join the Mill Creek Mustang family this year!  This will be my 12th year in education and my 7th year teaching 3rd grade.  I've also had the opportunity to serve as a 1st grade math paraprofessional, 2nd grade math teacher, and 5th grade reading teacher.  I'm a proud Double Eagle, holding both a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's in Reading Education from Georgia Southern University.  My experience across both lower and upper elementary grades has given me a well-rounded perspective to help students grow and succeed.  Outside of school, I enjoy life with my husband, Kevin, and our three adult sons.  I'm passionate about creating a fun, engaging classroom where students feel confident and excited to learn.  I look forward to an amazing year at Mill Creek!

FAVORITES:

Color: Brown

Movie: War Room

Food: Alfredo Pasta

Snack: Chips/Chocolate

Drink: Strawberry Acai Refresher

A proud Georgia Southern University alumna, I hold a Bachelor's, Master's, and Education Specialist degree, each rooted in Education.  Now in my 14th year of teaching, I've had the privilege of serving students across Bulloch County Schools at both the high school and middle school levels.  Outside the classroom, I've been happily married for 21 years and am a proud mom to two college students and a high school sophomore.  In my free time, I am creative and enjoy reading, relaxing, and spending time with my family.

FAVORITES:

Color: Pink

Movie: Straw by Tyler Perry

Food: Potatoes - - - Any Way!

Drink: Coffee, Schweepes Ginger Ale

Animal: Small Dogs

Hello, everyone!  My name is Brionna Flood.  I was born and raised in Statesboro.  I am going into my 5th year of teaching.  I am excited to be teaching at Mill Creek this year.  Aside from teaching, I love reading, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.

FAVORITES:

Color: Purple

Movie: Selena

Snack: White Cheddar Popcorn

Drink: Powerade/Gatorade

I'm so excited to begin this new chapter in my education career and officially become a Mustang!  I've been in education for 23 years, starting out as a paraprofessional in Special Education at Metter Elementary, where I spent six years.  From there, I worked with Cedarwood GNETS for 10 years.  While at Cedarwood, I made the decision to further my education and earned my Bachelor's degree online from Grand Canyon University.

I began my teaching career at Cedarwood and later moved on to teach Special Education at Langston Chapel Elementary for seven years.  During my time at Langston, I continued my professional growth by earning both my Master's and Specialist degrees from Augusta University.

Outside of work, I love spending time with family and friends - whether we're traveling or just grilling out in the backyard.  Yes, I absolutely love cooking!

I'm truly excited to be part of the Creek Family and can't wait to see what this new journey holds.

FAVORITES:

Color: Blue/Green/Gray/ Red

Movie: Love and Basketball

Food: Japanese/Mexican/Indian/Thai

Snack: M&Ms, Trail Mix, Jolly Ranchers

Srink: Sprite, Gatorade, Ice Coffee

I'm Tashenia Canty-White, and I'm excited to join the Mill Creek Elementary family as the new music teacher.  Born and raised in Statesboro, GA, I bring over 15 years of experience in education.  Ten of those years have been devoted to students here in Bulloch County.  I'm passionate about building strong relationships with students and helping them grow not only as musicians but as individuals.

I have two amazing sons, Tyler (who is a senior) and Trenton (a junior). We also have a spoiled dog named Rocky.  I'm thrilled to bring my experience, energy, and love for music to Mill Creek Elementary!

FAVORITES: 

Color: Fuchsia

Movie: Romantic Comedies

Food: Any Food Bowl with Chicken and Vegetables

Drink: Water or Anything Fruity

Hello!  My name is Emma Yates, and I'm excited to join the team at Mill Creek Elementary School as a PreK paraprofessional this year.  I'm a Bulloch County native and graduate of Portal High School.  I'm currently working towards my degree in elementary education through the Para-to-Teacher program at Georgia Southern University.  I also coach flag football and golf at Portal Middle High School.  I'm grateful and excited for the opportunity to support students and staff this year and look forward to a great school year ahead!

FAVORITES:

Color: Blue

Movie: Moana

Food: Shrimp Casserole

Snack: Pretzels

Drink: Blue Powerade